Hi everyone! My name is Madelyn, and I am a junior International Business and Marketing major with a minor in Japanese. This semester, I’ll be studying abroad at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan. My semester doesn’t start until the beginning of April, so I’ve actually been on break since December! While it’s definitely been nice to have some extra time to relax, I am so excited to finally go abroad. A bunch of my friends are also studying in Japan this semester, which makes it

Welcome back to my blog! Before starting my next semester abroad in Singapore this time, I want to recap my fall semester at the University of South Carolina! 2025 felt like two separate years. January to June looked completely different from June to December. As soon as I arrived back in the States, I visited lots of family and went back to working as an undergraduate advising assistant at the Darla Moore School of Business. It took some time to adjust back to the U.S. pace

It’s finally happening. After nearly a year of planning, booking flights, and trying to explain to my friends why I’ll be missing the...

Preparing to leave the states this whole time meant more than simply packing for study abroad. I have dreamt of studying abroad for...

A month leading up to departure, everyone asks you if you are ready. If you are excited, or nervous, or if your family is okay with you...

Hi everyone! Welcome to my first blog post of 2025 and this study abroad experience! Today is January 3rd, 2025 and I am exactly one week...

A Student's Guide for Dietary Restrictions A big factor in the decision process of where to travel abroad is the food of that country....

As I write this, I have two days until I leave for Florence, Italy. While I am super excited to meet so many new people, try all the...

Social Anxiety of Studying Abroad There is always a voice, in the back of our minds, small but present, always with something to say. You...

When traveling abroad, specifically in Europe, one of the great benefits is the cheap flights. Many students choose to travel to new...

Studying abroad alone was a decision that I made to push my boundaries and discover more about myself. As anyone might be, I was nervous...

In just seven days, I'll be embarking on my Fall 2023 study abroad semester in Japan. I'm thrilled about the opportunity to enhance my...

Trying to fit your life into just a couple of suitcases for four months sounds daunting, but I promise with some planning and a few key...

It shouldn't be shocking that applying for a Visa is expensive, but it still feels crazy paying 485 dollars for any paperwork (and that's...

Today marks 4 days before I head back to France (I write this a few days ago and just arrived this morning). I am feeling both very...

Kia Ora everyone! 

I’m Raeva, and I’m coming to you live from Hamilton, New Zealand! I am beyond excited for my first blog post about...