Why go to Latin America to study abroad? That was a common question when I told people I chose to go to Costa Rica for my fall semester. Reflecting on what I wanted to do while abroad, I realized I wanted to experience new adventures. Before coming to Costa Rica, no one in my family […]
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Lost but not stressed, Pura Vida
I was not stressed about leaving for my study abroad in Costa Rica, which is not normal. I believe this because I’ve traveled more this year than I ever had. I went to Ireland, did a short-term study abroad in Italy, and volunteered for a month in Yosemite. Traveling is like a skill; practice makes […]
Food for the Seoul
What is your favorite Korean food? Have you had kimchi before? These are frequent questions I get asked as a student studying abroad in Seoul, South Korea. Already, I have tried a variety of new foods such as raw marinated crab and live octopus while visiting the port city of Busan. With this being said, going out […]
Going to a Rugby Game
A goal on top of my study abroad bucket list was to attend an English rugby game. Luckily, St. Mary’s University is situated in Twickenham, the home of rugby. As the end of the semester approached and I realized this goal on my list had still not been achieved, my friends and I were desperately […]
September Recap
Over the past two years, I have become acquainted with the long lines and wait times that hide behind the electric doors at the airport. Every year when Christmas comes around, I pack my bags and head to Boston Logan Airport for the the six-and-a-half-hour flight commute to and from Southern California. Although my destination […]
Det Svenska Livet – The Swedish Life
Why Sweden? The most common question I get asked as a study abroad student is, why did I pick Sweden? The response has multiple facets, transversing personal beliefs, academic goals, and a life-long curiosity for all things Scandinavian. However, the short answer is that Sweden felt right for me as a person who is guided […]
4 Reasons Why You Should Work a Study Abroad Program into Your 4-Year Plan
By Rosie Lacy (’25) Returning home after my semester abroad has really allowed me to stop and think about how much I learned during my time away. At first the thought of spending four months in a foreign country was very intimidating. I didn’t know anyone else in my program ahead of time and I […]
Crossing Paths: My Favorite Part of Studying Abroad
When I began to consider studying abroad, I felt so lucky that one of my best friends, Becca, was also planning to study abroad at St Mary’s University in Twickenham, England. The idea of crossing the ocean for a semester seemed so daunting to me at first, and having the security of another friend there […]
Traveling through England
There are many different ways to travel and see other parts of England. During my four months in England, I saw different parts of the beautiful country. The main way of traveling in England is by train. The trains go all around England and may be the quickest way to get to somewhere if you […]
Café Commentary
I’ve been in Florence for a little over two months, and it’s crazy how fast time has flown by. My goal this past month has been to immerse myself in Florence’s community. One of the things I have grown to love the most is the literary cafes. They’re spaces that combine a café and library […]