My time in Korea was the happiest of my life for multiple reasons but mainly because I finally got to immerse myself in the culture. I had been studying Korean for years and had always been fascinated by ancient Korean history. So, at Yonsei University where I was studying, I decided to take a Korean… Read more »
General
Evolution of the Wall
Studying abroad in Germany, particularly Berlin, is the best of all worlds. Roughly 20 percent of Berlin’s population are non native individuals. That means that while studying here, I have been able to experience cultures from all around the world such as Turkey, France, Russia, Poland and more. Berlin is one of the most accepting… Read more »
It’s The Little Things in Life
Studying abroad is an adventure. You’re put into a new country with new customs and a completely different culture. This can be overwhelming and on many occasions cause you to think that you just wont be able to get through it. But one thing I have learned since I’ve been here is to enjoy the… Read more »
Beauty Among the Ashes
It felt like we had been awake for nearly two days by the time our group gathered in the main lobby of our hotel in London to leave for our Blitz tour. The tour was to start at St. Paul’s Cathedral and cover locations around the city that had been impacted by the Blitz bombings… Read more »
Spring Break in Poland
Spending a week in Poland was an unforgettable experience! It was my first time ever in an airplane and outside of the United States! I was able to make some great friends while being on an amazing journey. The first half of our trip was in Warsaw, Poland, which is the capital of Poland. Eighty… Read more »
SPEA Abroad in Berlin- Metropolitan Development
Spending my spring break in Berlin may have been the most exhausting vacation I’ve ever been on, and I couldn’t be happier about it. We spent six long days learning about German history, politics, and economics, all while being immersed in the nation’s capital. During the day, we typically had about six hours of planned… Read more »
Study Abroad – Cuba
I’ve just spent the last week in Cuba and going into the trip I did not know what to expect.. I had heard about the water being contaminated, people living in poverty, and saw pictures of most of the infrastructures, but what struck me most was the Cuban people. They were all nice, friendly, and… Read more »
Studying Abroad in Poland
This has been one of the best weeks of my life! I have always heard that studying abroad was an amazing thing to do, but this has really surpassed my expectations. Attending lectures in Warsaw in a Polish classroom with Polish professors was such an amazing experience. It really has given me a new prospective… Read more »
Florence, the begining
Florence For the spring semester of my 2019 junior year, I decided to study abroad in Florence Italy. After many frustrating upsets with scholarships and loans and a last minute packing fiasco, I finally got on a plane. I left January 9th from Chicago and after about 27 hours of no sleep I made it… Read more »
Study Abroad in Cape Town, South Africa
When studying abroad, a lot of the experience is based on what opportunities are available while being in a foreign country. Cape Town has so much to offer, whether that is traveling, site seeing, or activities. School is often put on the back burner, even though it is the sole purpose of why individuals like… Read more »