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I write about my identity and how I see personal growth throughout the semester.

There and Back Again, Part 5: I talk about Freshers week, housing, and what it’s like to be a visiting student at Oxford University.

I write about the challenge or ease of making friends abroad, whether that's locals or other American students.

Reflections on my ecology class, and a couple others. A testament to the strong and FUN academics at IES Abroad!

Here, I ruminate on what it means to say goodbye and how to maintain friendships from antipodes.

It may seem like a bore to be in class with Rome out the window, but IES Abroad's academics make sure to take advantage of every opportunity this city has to...

Photos and a little blurb about Morocco!

Discover the charm of Seville, a hidden gem in southern Spain that’s often overlooked by travelers focused on other European destinations. With its stunning...

This blog post describes a memorable trip to Amsterdam, where the author stayed in the convenient Centraal area. Highlights included a must-do canal boat tour...