Student Bloggers

By Sierra K., Sydney Internship Program Summer, Australia 3,613 miles, 6 hours of air time, and 22 hours in a car/bus later and I am back from New Zealand. The actual traveling of all these trips doesn’t faze me much anymore. Other than customs- that…

By Emilia S., Environmental Studies, Australia & New Zealand Have low expectations. When you barely expect anything of your trip, you may just find that you'll be pleasantly surprised. Of course, easier said than done, with the availability of information…

By Anna C., Scottish Heritage Management Internship Program, Scotland There are nine students here on Arcadia’s Edinburgh summer program, and we have already done an impressive amount of traveling. Our classes regularly meet in the city’s biggest museums…

By Jenni A., Italian Language and Culture in Florence, Italy Everyone was very excited to plan trips outside of Florence. Luckily, we were recommended some tour agencies that provide day and weekend trips. There are even a few trips included in Arcadia…

By Michelle H., Sydney Internship Program Summer, Australia Arcadia organized an excursion to the Blue Mountains as part of our stay here in Sydney and I'm really glad they did. The weekend started by driving up to the Featherdale Wildlife Park where…

By Amanda C., Umbra Institute Summer, Italy As I sit here writing this, looking over the most gorgeous view that I have had the opportunity to take for granted, I am reflecting upon this great gift I have received. I am so fortunate to have been able…

By Colleen H., University College Dublin Internship, Ireland One of the most popular shows returned to Dublin for the 20th anniversary at the beautiful Gaiety Theater. The Arcadia students were all fortunate enough to get tickets for the opening night…

By Michelle H., Sydney Internship Program Summer, Australia One aspect I like about the Sydney Internship Summer Program is that our class attends museums as part of a hands-on learning experience. The State Library of New South Wales (the state Sydney…

By Sierra K., Sydney Internship Program Summer, Australia YOU GUYS- The Great Barrier Reef. Add that to the list of places you must see before you die. Remember how I said surfing was the coolest water sport I’ve ever done? I lied. Even though snorkeling…