Hi! I’m Elizabeth, from Mashpee, Massachusetts. I designed my own major at Gettysburg College called Writing and Performing Media which focuses on both written and broadcast journalism. I am also a Spanish minor, which is why I chose to study abroad in Madrid. I am in my third year, and, while on campus, I’m involved with cross country and track and field teams, the radio station, the newspaper and the communications and marketing office. I’m excited to give everyone a glimpse into my four months abroad.

Hello there! My name is Sarah, a student of International Affairs and German from South Carolina venturing to Freiburg, Germany to explore the land of pretzels, soccer, and chocolate and eat my way through the food of many other European countries. With my trusty camera by my side, I am excited to share my adventures with you all.

Sydney is currently a junior at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s studies and minoring in German studies. After beginning her German studies in high school, it’s a dream come true to get to explore German and Austrian culture through IES. She is eager to embark on the adventure of lifetime, meeting new people and traveling to new places. Auf Wiedersehen Amerika, hallo Wien!

Hi! My name is Alissa; I am from NYC and am studying politics and psychology at Catholic University in Washington DC. I am unbelievably excited to be studying abroad in South Africa, and truly want this blog to reflect on the emotional, cultural, and intellectual experiences that Cape Town will lead me towards. Hope my blog will do this justice!

Hey there! My name is Jami Weinstein, I am from the north suburbs of Chicago and I am a junior majoring in speech language pathology at Indiana University! I am thrilled to be sharing my study abroad experience from across the world, behind my camera, in Christchurch, New Zealand. When I snap a photograph, I feel as if I have jumped into a whole new perspective of life, and to me, words can’t explain a single moment, but a photo captures a story. Follow along on my journey as I make the moments count. Adventure awaits!

Hey all! My name is Alana and I'm a Junior studying Sociology and Studio Arts at Occidental College. I play on the women's soccer team and DJ for my school's radio station, KOXY. I love exchanging music, taking and editing photos, staying current on streetwear trends, and eating authentic new foods! I'm excited to share my perspective on the world and even more excited to learn about life in Granada!

Amanda Landaverde is a 20 year-old Spanish and Psychology student at Gustavus Adolphus College who aims for a career in neuroscience studying generational trauma. In her free time, Amanda likes to creatively illuminate and counteract social injustice through art, writing, and performance with her social justice theatre troupe on campus.

My name is Marilena McCarty and I am from Redwood City, California.  I am a junior at Occidental College, where I am currently majoring in econ and minoring in Spanish and math.  In my free time I enjoy running, traveling, and documenting my adventures through photos. 

Hi, my name is Wythe and I'm from Augusta, Ga. I'm a junior at Wofford College and I am thrilled to be spending a semester in Rome, Italy! I'm an Art History major with a business and studio art minor. But my real passion is photography, so I hope you enjoy some of my favorite things I found around Europe!

Come one, come all on this adventure of a lifetime! I'm Elizabeth, known to many as Liz and Avocado by some. Originally from Northern California, I am currently studying Communication Studies and American Culture at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. I've decided to take my education beyond the bounds of the United States and head to Buenos Aires, Argentina!! Follow me along this journey as I navigate a new country and try to remember Spanish!