Category Stories: Alumni Reflections
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Connecting to Argentine Culture at Buenos Aires’ Top Markets
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One of the most meaningful ways I experienced Argentine culture was through visiting local markets. Each offered something unique and showed me a different side of daily life in Buenos Aires. Over time, these visits became some of my favorite routines, helping me feel more connected to the neighborhoods around me and giving me insight…
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Six Tips for Study Abroad in Ireland
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After reflecting on her 2025 study abroad experience in Dublin, Paige shared these tips to help Ireland-bound students make the most of their own journeys. 1. Do some basic research. This is especially helpful if you don’t know much about Ireland’s history or culture, such as that while Ireland was once part of the UK,…
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How Everyday Life in Sydney Influenced My Study Abroad Experience
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Living in Sydney while studying at the University of Sydney wasn’t just about taking classes. It was about building a new rhythm for daily life that felt both exciting and grounding. New city, new routine At first, everything felt unfamiliar. Simple things like grocery shopping or figuring out public transportation took more effort than expected.…
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My Semester Abroad: Finding Peace in New Zealand
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I didn’t know one semester could reshape my entire perspective, but my experience in New Zealand proved me wrong. Study abroad was something I have been excited about since high school. I couldn’t wait for the chance to live somewhere new. I was confident with my decision to study in New Zealand and arrived with…
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Finding Sydney Again, After Study Abroad
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Studying abroad in Sydney, Australia, changed the rhythm of my everyday life. I got used to walking everywhere, taking public transit, spending more time outside, and finding joy in small routines like trying new cafés, exploring markets, or simply being near the water. When I returned home to the United States, the adjustment was harder…
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How Last-Minute Study Abroad Defined My Senior Year
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For a long time, I didn’t imagine study abroad as part of my college experience. Breaking my routine, leaving campus, and saying goodbye to friends for a semester made me anxious. My pile of worries grew and eventually I dismissed study abroad as simply not for me. By junior year I was rethinking my decision.…
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Summer Study Abroad in London: Big Lessons from In and Out of the Classroom
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When I first decided to study abroad in London, I expected to learn about negotiation, the subject of my summer class. I didn’t expect to learn so much about myself. As a Division I swimmer at Vanderbilt University, I’m used to structure. My days are carefully planned around practices, workouts, classes, studying, and recovery. Every…
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Study Abroad in Australia: The Best Kind of Learning
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I dreamed of studying abroad before coming to college. After my trip to Australia was canceled in 2020, I was even more certain that study abroad in Sydney was an experience I couldn’t miss. I chose to study abroad to push myself out of my comfort zone: for new cultures, adventures, travel to exciting places,…
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16 Months Later: Reflections on Study Abroad
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As I write this, 487 days have passed since my study abroad program at University of St Andrews in Scotland ended, and I will forever be grateful for this experience. It is hard to put into words all I gained from navigating a new country, city, university, and learning environment. But I think what made…
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How Three Weeks of Study Abroad at Oxford University Pack a Punch
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University of Melbourne student Cindy L.—a double major in linguistics and psychology—reflected on her summer experience at one the world’s most prestigious universities: A powerful way to learn The Oxford teaching method—which involves lectures, seminars, tutorials, and much reading— really invigorated me to think deeply and critically, especially since I’d chosen a course outside of…
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