Every time I meet someone who shares an interest in studying abroad, I feel excited knowing that they’re in for an unforgettable experience. Without a doubt, studying abroad is a decision I would repeatedly make in a heartbeat! Studying in Madrid, Spain through Indiana University-Bloomington’s program, WIP, has been a transformative adventure. From improving my… Read more »
2019 Travelers
Slainté (Paxton Krehn – 21st Century Scholar)
IES offers amazing opportunities for students to experience and learn about different cultures. I got to experience Irish culture, city culture, and other US cultures while abroad. I became very close with my roommates from all over the US. I had to overcome my own biases coming from a low-income family to really connect with… Read more »
Bologna, Italy: Un pezzo del mio cuore (Isabella Castillo – HHSP scholar)
If I could sum up my experience abroad, I would quote the Italian saying,’amore troverà la via, which directly translates to love will find the way. Throughout my time in Bologna, Italy and through each interaction and experience, my love for learning and passion for the culture always prevailed. 180 days I spent abroad –… Read more »
Barcelona: Caught in the Protests
My study abroad experience in Barcelona was filled with trips to European countries, breathtaking sights, idyllic weather, world-renowned Spanish food, and wine. However, if you were to ask me what my most valued experience is, it wouldn’t be any of these. In fact, my favorite experiences took place in the winding streets of everyday Barcelona…. Read more »
My 6 weeks in the United Kingdom
If you had asked me one week ago when I left London whether or not I was sad to be leaving, I would’ve excitedly told you I couldn’t wait to be home. Now, just two days later I find myself feeling melancholy that my study abroad experience is over. There wasn’t a certain excursion, person,… Read more »
Seoul Mate
I recently returned from my trip to South Korea and words can’t express how much I miss Seoul. I fell in love with everything about the city, including the busy side streets, street food, and mountains that surrounded the campus. I’ve wanted to study abroad since I was in high school and committed to South… Read more »
My Study Abroad Experience in Milan
This past summer I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to take part in the IES Milan study abroad program. I spent my summer taking two classes and also working as an intern. I was a digital marketing intern at a small Italian start-up called Banale. Not only was this my first internship, but… Read more »
South Africa, the Wonders of Kruger National Park
Animals Galore I do not know what exactly I expected when I accepted the offer to travel for two weeks through South Africa and study environmental management, but I was more than pleasantly surprised. Everywhere I looked there was constantly new environmental stimulation. This was through various tree, bush, succulent, and floral species, in addition… Read more »
My Trip To Weimar and Berlin, Germany
Two years ago, if you had told me that I would be going to study abroad in Germany, I would never have believed it. Honestly, I don’t think that my past self would want to fly to another country. But, as I went through my first two years at Indiana University, I gradually warmed up… Read more »
My Experience in Copenhagen
Going into college, I knew that I really wanted to study abroad. At the time I wasn’t sure where or for what, but I longed to be able to experience a completely different environment. While I was also super excited, I was also anxious as I had never traveled abroad yet alone traveled on my… Read more »