by Brynn M. | Dec 17, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I will never forget the nerves and anxiety I felt the day I flew from Newark to Barcelona. There was so much unknown and it scared me that it wasn’t a quick trip, but a three month experience. I know now that all of the good and bad emotions that filled me...
by Brynn M. | Dec 17, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Three weeks ago today I arrived to the Newark airport filled with feelings of fear, regret, and doubt. I wondered how an experience that I have always dreamed of could be so scary. I knew this would be a life changing experience but I couldn’t ignore these...
by Annabelle B. | Dec 17, 2024 | Europe, Honors College, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
After living here for six weeks, I now see Paris on a deeper, more nuanced level. Paris is not just a beautiful city, it is a place where the layers of history and culture are intricately woven into the urban landscape. Paris has become a place to observe and reflect,...
by Natalie F. | Dec 12, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
by Brynn M. | Dec 10, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Throughout my time here in Spain I have been lucky enough to travel to many places throughout Europe. I knew I wanted to take advantage of the accessibility to other places while in Spain, but over the last two months I have been able to see places that I dreamed of...
by Alex F. | Dec 10, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Exchange, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Now that I have been in Seoul for a month, I can say how truly prepared I was for my time abroad. I would say I was prepared in the sense of paperwork and cultural expectations of Korea. I was not prepared for the language barrier and the weather. Even though I...
by Alex F. | Dec 10, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
While you’re abroad, try to explore cities beyond your university’s location. You can gain a deeper understanding of a country by experiencing its different regions, rather than just staying in one place. My university is in Seoul, South Korea, but I made a...
by Jedidiah L. | Dec 10, 2024 | Asia, Engineering, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Before studying abroad, I had never taken a language class, even back in middle and high school. It was actually something I regretted, and one of the reasons I wanted to study somewhere that English wasn’t the main language, so I chose Japan. I was fortunate...
by Jedidiah L. | Dec 10, 2024 | Asia, Engineering, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
During orientation, we were told about what we might experience not just while abroad, but also when we get back. They talked about reverse culture shock, and how the initial excitement of returning home can sometimes be followed by sadness. Though I’m sure it...
by Natalie F. | Dec 10, 2024 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Alright so, it’s truly Fall now, but it’s been cold here in Northern Germany since early-mid September and man is it hard to go from the endless Southern Summers to real seasons again. I feel like I’ve been traveling every weekend, which I kind of have been: Berlin,...
by Annabelle B. | Nov 27, 2024 | Australia/New Zealand, Europe, Exchange, Honors College, Human Environmental Sciences, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
Studying abroad with CIEE’s Open Campus Program has truly been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life, and I can’t recommend it enough. What I love most about the program is the freedom it gives you to create your own adventure, from choosing where to study...
by Ava N. | Nov 27, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Exchange, Semester, _
My study abroad experience taught me a lot, but there is one lesson that stands out: Do NOT overpack! Becoming familiar with the South Korean Postal Service… This blog post is a call back to my first post published before my exchange to South Korea titled...
by Lija G. | Nov 15, 2024 | Engineering, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
My time abroad was such an amazing time in my life thus far. After these 5 short months, I can say I have gone from 1 country (the USA) to 11 countries! I got to meet new people, explore the world with others and by myself, and gain so much confidence. I stayed in...
by Rocky S. | Jul 29, 2024 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
The end of my study abroad program brought many mixed feelings. By the time I was on the last few days of my program, I was somewhat ready to be back home. It was not because I disliked Europe or anything bad like that, but it was just different culturally. Being away...
by Rocky S. | Jul 29, 2024 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
After finally making it to Europe, I had to quickly learn about the transportation used throughout all of Europe. If you do not know, Europeans use trains to travel quite frequently. This is also how my friends and I traveled throughout our trip when we were not on...
by Rocky S. | Jul 29, 2024 | Engineering, Europe, Faculty-Led, Semester, _
Hey! My name is Rocky Seale. I just finished up my second year of college and decided to do a study abroad program with a couple of my friends. Honestly, studying abroad was never something I really considered doing. However, one of my friends told me about a study...
by Amy Claire G. | Jul 29, 2024 | Education, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
by Amy Claire G. | Jul 29, 2024 | Education, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
by Anabelle B. | Jul 29, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Asia, Semester, UA-Affiliate, _
I’ve now been living in Tokyo, Japan for a little over 3 months and can definitely say that the homesickness is kicking in. As this is my second consecutive semester studying abroad, I knew to expect these feelings and am doing my best to deal with them. There...
by Claire K. | Jul 29, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Semester, UA-Affiliate
Two weeks ago, I returned home after my semester abroad in Valencia, Spain. Although I love being home and seeing family and friends again, I’ve learned that reverse culture shock is real. The first time I looked on Google Maps and saw that all the restaurants...
