Stories from Abroad

University of Sydney Campus in Australia

Adjusting to Australian Academic Culture: My Experience at the University of Sydney

November 27, 2025

Hear about Emily’s experience navigating a new academic system and the strategies she used to thrive.

student posing in front of Big Ben in London

Studying Abroad with Food Allergies: Challenges, Growth, and Community

November 27, 2025

Check out how Isabella navigated living abroad while managing her food allergies.

picture shows student on a group trip to the Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Celebrating Birthdays & Building Friendships While Abroad

November 26, 2025

Allie didn’t just study abroad—she found her community. Read more to see how she turned her exchange into a true home away from home.

view of the highland cattle in Edinburgh

Why Studying Abroad in Edinburgh Is Already So Hard to Leave

November 14, 2025

What do pub quizzes, mountain views, and beach days have in common? Let Eva explain!

air view of the city Grenoble

Sports & Cross-Cultural Communication in Grenoble, France

November 13, 2025

Bryson reflects on how sports transcend language barriers and help create connections in a new environment.

view at top of the cliffs in Howth

Academics, Daily Life, and Small Joys in Dublin

November 13, 2025

Student life at TCD, Matthew shares how he has been adjusting his semester abroad!

photo of student inside the European Parliament Assembly Room

Inside Europe’s Power Halls: A Gilman Scholar’s Journey Through the EU And NATO

November 11, 2025

Christiane's view of Global Governance as a Gilman Scholar

view of local restaurants in Milan

Aperitivo Hour: Where Memories Are Made

November 10, 2025

On his first night in Italy, Raj experienced his first culture shock while looking for dinner!

image of a meal prepared by local chefs

Exploring Rural China: Guizhou

November 8, 2025

A provincial government–sponsored trip? Read more to learn about where Ariana went!

view of food spread of breakfast foods

Dinner at 10 p.m. Just Makes Sense in Barcelona

November 6, 2025

Dylan explores the differences between eating in the U.S. and enjoying meals in Spain.

view of mountains and forest out in nature

15 Favorite Moments from My Semester in Florence

November 5, 2025

Halfway through the semester, Isabelle notes down some memorable moments abroad!

view of local dishes in a restaurant

Grocery Shopping Abroad & Managing Unexpected Moments of Culture Shock

November 4, 2025

Culture Shock in Aisle Three! Katie reflects on how a simple trip to the grocery store became her first real challenge of life abroad.