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Ohio State Senior Discovers New Perspectives Through Study Abroad - ISI Florence

FLORENCE, Italy — For Ohio State University senior Grace Mirande, studying abroad in Florence wasn’t just about exploring a new city, it was about rediscovering education itself. An Industrial and Systems Engineering major with a minor in Humanitarian…

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BU Meets NZ! Arcadia Orientation Week

It is incredible that just a week or so ago, being here in New Zealand seemed like a distant dream, and now I have NZ dollars in my wallet, a NZ phone number, and lots of Kiwi memories to treasure already! Traveling here was not as torturous as I thought…

Meredith Warder

Scotland

Exploring Scotland: Visits to Glasgow and Perth

So a lot has happened since my last post. I took a day trip to Glasgow, and found an American candy store there, that was selling a 12 pack of A&W Root Beer for 16 pounds, I’ve actually had to do schoolwork (I knew this day would eventually come), and…

Margaret Chelsvig

New Zealand

Arrival in Auckland!

It's 7am, and the sun is just rising over Auckland. Nearly horizontal beams strike sharp, long shadows on the airport road and make golden halos around people's heads, who walk briskly with suitcases, greeting loved ones, waiting for a shuttle. I'm waiting…

Emma Lodes

England/Wales

Sometimes You Just Need a Church in a Field

Being in London can sometimes make your forget that the country of England stretches far beyond the city’s limits. Sure the city is fun and glamorous but after a while you just need to take a little break from crowded sidewalks and honking horns and super…

Caroline Witts

England/Wales

Bumping Elbows with Celebrities

What better way is there than to spend your weekend with celebrities? From Prince Harry, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and the Beckhams I got to spend my weekend with the best of the best. Madame Tussauds here in London is one of the top tourist attractions…

Jillian Arenson

Australia

Leaving, On a Jet Plane

There’s something about airports that make the world feel so attainable. When I gaze at the numerous flights on the departure board, listing flight numbers, gates, and destinations, I feel in awe. My flight is booked to a particular destination, of course…

Sammy Kessler

England/Wales

Banksy, Bristol and Boats

I’ve been looking for an excuse to find my way to Bristol since I jumped the pond to England. This unique city is known for it’s street art but if you ask my mom it’s known as the birthplace of America’s discoverer John Cabot in 1487. But that’s history…

Lauren Young

Spain

Fun, Fun and More Fun!

Hello readers. This week, I did not do much for my classes that is interesting to write about and for you to read. It might bore you. We are almost at the halfway point. In two weeks, I will have midterms!!! It’s crazy how fast the time is going by. My…

Brenda Khor

Italy

St. Louis Globetrotter

Hello gentle readers. These past weekends I have been traveling, both in and outside of Italy. Traveling to close by countries is one of the biggest draws for studying abroad, especially in Europe. Plane, train and bus tickets are cheaper and locations…

Kristi Stringer

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