Stories from Abroad

public transportation in Spain

What Immersion Taught Me About Learning Spanish

May 19, 2026

Join Zachary as he reflects on the realities of language immersion in Spain.

on a boat in Sydney, Australia

A Reflection on My Time in Sydney, with Tips for Future Visitors

May 18, 2026

Shahriar shares how he built a community and embraced spontaneity in Sydney

student studying abroad at UCD in Ireland

Freshman Year, Take Two: My Journey of Independence in Dublin

May 17, 2026

Hear from Vivian as she shares how studying abroad pushed her out of her comfort zone and taught her to stand on her own.

view of metro station

What I Learned About Living in Madrid Through Its Metro System

May 15, 2026

Hear about Zachary's unexpected favorite part of studying abroad.

view of an ice rink during the winter Olympics

From Olympic Dreams to Culture Shock: My Unexpected Semester in Milan

May 11, 2026

Kelsey shares the highs and challenges of life abroad in Milan.

view of the Hôtel de Ville, the city hall of Paris in France

A Personal and Political Reflection on My Time as a Student in France

May 8, 2026

Between classroom theory and the streets of France, Sophia reflects on her experience abroad.

view of the Eiffel Tower from the Seine River at sunset.

Burnt Out Abroad: The Weekend That Made Me Love Paris Again

May 4, 2026

It’s normal to feel overwhelmed and burnt out while living abroad—Sophia shares her journey to rediscovering wonder in Paris.

student overlooking the city

Question of the Day

April 18, 2026

Raphi explores how routines can be grounding, but sometimes letting go of them is what makes room for life’s best surprises.

picture of the Kyu Asakura House in Shibuya, Japan

First Couple of Weeks in Japan (Waseda University)

April 17, 2026

Read about Sepideh’s first impressions of her host country and her early experiences of adapting to life there.

view of the city they were visiting on their excursion

Trip to the North of Spain

April 13, 2026

On a weekend excursion with her program, Abby explored Northern Spain, deepening her understanding of the region with each stop along the way.

student and friends on surf trip

For the Ones Who Feel Everything

April 10, 2026

On studying abroad, deep feeling, and the decision to fully inhabit moments that won’t last. Read on to hear what Raphi has to say!

London bus stop

Advice to My Pre–Study Abroad Self

April 7, 2026

Kyla’s “What Ifs” — Lessons Learned After Arriving in London