After running into some flight delays on my way home from studying in Scotland, I found myself with a full day in Paris before having to catch my transfer flight out to Austin. One day is certainly not enough to fully see the City of Lights, but it was definitely… read more
Europe
I’m on the Pursuit of Happiness: Finding Your Joy Abroad
Hey guys! My name is David Zulli, I am a 3rd-year IRG and Anthropology major, and I am studying abroad in Granada, Spain. As of right now, I am approaching the end of my semester abroad. In fact, I leave in just a few short days after I take my… read more
How Solo-Traveling Made My 21st Birthday Memorable
It’s My Party I Can Be Alone If I Want To. Studying abroad in Granada, Spain, definitely has its perks. The food is great (and really cheap), the tapas are free, and the clubs are always blasting the best Latin hits. As a result, after several weeks of enjoying all… read more
An Irish Journey
When I decided I wanted to study abroad, part of the reason I wanted to do so was because I wanted to get out of my comfort zone. However, after the first initial 1-2 weeks of being in Glasgow though I realized that the city had added itself to my… read more
Outro: The Case for Study Abroad
I’m back, baby- writing to you for the third and final time from my hostel cafeteria in Dublin, Ireland. This trip is a sort of last hoorah, as I am approaching the end of my fourth month in Europe and, thus, the end of my time abroad. It’s a weird… read more
Managing Studying While Studying Abroad
Hello! My name is Kiran Grewal and I am a junior studying Supply Chain Management. I am currently studying abroad in Prague, Czech Republic. A question I receive quite frequently is, “So, do you actually study when you study abroad?” And in truth, I do study, but not nearly as… read more
My Experience With Mental Health While Abroad
Hey guys! My name is David Zulli and I am a 3rd-year International Relations and Global Studies and Anthropology double major with a certificate in Spanish for Business Professions. This fall, I have the privilege of studying in Granada, Spain, a small city in Southern Iberia. Throughout these past few… read more
Healing Homesickness
As this semester is my first time living in a new country on my own, I have found myself occasionally becoming a little homesick. Luckily, the feeling doesn’t last too long. However, I have composed a list of tips and tricks to overcome these short periods of nostalgia that will… read more
Tips for Weekends Abroad
Hello, all! My name is Savannah and I’m studying abroad in Reims, France. However, as I sit and write to you for the second time this semester, I’m actually enjoying an acai bowl at a cute little juice shop in Amsterdam! It’s my third day here and as tired as… read more
A Day in The Life At U of G
Glasgow is home to about six hundred thousand people and is full of things to see and do, and luckily, even with the responsibilities of school, I am able to fit in time to learn about and explore the city. At the University of Glasgow students take 60 credits per… read more