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Gabriella Risk, Jan 2, 2025

Preparing for the Journey: The Reasons I Wanted to Study Abroad

Deciding to study abroad is a big decision. As I am preparing to embark on my own journey, I reflect on the reasons why I chose to do this in the first place...

Predeparture

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Zachary Treseler

Zachary Treseler, Jan 2, 2025

Prologue: Getting my French Student Visa

Before I even leave the states, the shenanigans start! Follow along with my journey to get my visa to start my study abroad experience in the south of France!

Predeparture

Jonathan Neuwirth

Jonathan Neuwirth, Jan 1, 2025

Predeparture Thoughts

Preparing for Your Study Abroad Journey: Tips for Success

Predeparture

Brooke, a white woman with curly brown hair, smiles at the camera. Behind her is the Amstel river in Amsterdam, surrounded by canal houses where the Amstel meets Spui and Rokin.

Brooke Lackey

Brooke Lackey, Dec 31, 2024

Thank you for everything, Amsterdam

After some time back in the states, here are my major Amsterdam reflections.

Re-Entry

Anya Jiménez

Anya Jiménez, Dec 31, 2024

Goodbye Forever, or Something: Pre-Departure Blog (Happy New Year!)

I'm sure my life is about to change profoundly and permanently, but I have no idea how. This is my brain on the last day of 2024, 11 days before leaving for...

Predeparture

A picture with a group of friends I made this semester on a night out

Emma Suzuki Szwajkowski

Emma Suzuki Szwajkowski, Dec 31, 2024

A Semester in Review

A reflection upon my first semester in Nagoya, Japan!

Academics Cultural Immersion Daily Life Language

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Lily Echeverria

Lily Echeverria, Dec 31, 2024

Grateful!!!

A bittersweet goodbye!!! I love Granada!! I love IES!!

View of Minneapolis, Minnesota through a plane window.

Lyla Anderson

Lyla Anderson, Dec 31, 2024

So, You Want to Study Abroad, but What Now? Where do You Start?

My comprehensive guide to starting the study-away process! I give my advice on picking a location, how to learn more about individual programs/the student...

Predeparture