The Halfway Point: Update About Life Abroad By Rosie Lacy Adjusting to Life Abroad As I approach the halfway point of my experience abroad, I feel as though I am fully adjusted to life in France. I have gotten into a pretty stable weekly routine which has definitely helped Lyon to feel like a new […]
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A Blend of Cultures Exploring France Together
By Rosie Lacy LYON: FIRST IMPRESSIONS My first month in France has been such an eye-opening experience for me. I am spending the semester studying French at the Catholic University of Lyon, and within the time that I have been here, I have learned about so much more than just the language. My courses are […]
Tram of Thought
By, Alexander Colon Introduction When you first arrive in a major cosmopolitan city like Milan, the excitement of travel provides all the fuel you need to walk anywhere and everywhere in the city. However, after a couple of days, you will realize, just like I did eventually, that you are tired, your legs hurt, and […]
An American’s Adventure in Oxford
This past summer I was given the opportunity to study abroad in Oxford, England, and what an adventure it was! Despite the fact I was only there for a month, I learned so much and was able to experience some amazing things! To start, we traveled to all sorts of locations not only in Oxford, […]
Oxford & More: Study Abroad
Logan Plowinske Class on 2024 Social/ Cultural Experiences Oxford is a beautiful city with a lively student population and cultural diversity. One of the social highlights that I experienced in Oxford was going to University Park with some of the other international students that lived in Logan House. The park is a great place to […]
Cheers! My Time Exploring Oxford and London
Introduction My name is Lilly, and a couple weeks after finishing up my sophomore year at Salve Regina, I flew across the Atlantic to embark on a month-long journey to Oxford, England (with a few visits to London too!). I was out of my comfort zone for the entirety of the trip, and honestly, I […]
—-From New Oxford, PA to Oxford, UK—
Fritz’s Experiences Studying Abroad Summer 2023 Studying in Oxford has most definitely broadened my understanding and perceptions about the world outside of my own. Through conversations with others, lecture experiences and observations during excursions, I believe that I am more knowledgeable and have grown as a person. From the historical sites and beautiful architecture to […]
Facing The Cold
By Mackenzie Kirby Introduction Hei!! (Hi!) My name is Mackenzie, a sophomore here at Salve Regina University. I am a Creative Writing Major with a Film Minor, and this Spring Semester of 2023 I am in Norway. The program is the American College of Norway where both American and Norwegian students attend. Yes, it is […]
Ireland: My First Two Months in the Emerald Isle
The first two months of my study abroad experience in Cork, Ireland, have been a whirlwind to say the least. While I’m having trouble coming to terms with the fact that my semester abroad is halfway over, I’m using this time to reflect on some of the things I’ve learned not only about Ireland but […]
First Impressions: Oxford, England
My days studying abroad in Oxford, England are all over the place but in the best possible way. Most days I’ll go out to lunch with a friend or eat oatmeal back at the room. A favorite of mine has been a crepe café with creamy coffee and addicting deserts. I tell myself I’ll only go […]