Studying Abroad Again
I was expecting that my second semester abroad would be like my first. The same thrill, nervousness, and constant feeling of pushing myself past my comfort zone. Even if those feelings were occasionally still there, my time in London was completely different from what I expected. I discovered that I was appreciating the little details
The Ultimate Madrid Survival Guide
After living in Madrid for both Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters, my whole junior year at Chapman, it quickly became one of my favorite places in the world! I learned that Madrid is more than just a study abroad destination, it’s a city that teaches you how to live well. From navigating public transportation to finding
Love for London, Passion for Paris, Memories from Madrid, Motivation from Málaga
I am only an undergraduate student at Chapman once with opportunities available to me only now. I might not have another break in my career. I need to do this now or I will regret it. These thoughts drove my decision to study abroad. I knew I wanted to take advantage of all the Chapman
I Walked Into Morgan Stanley as a Student and Left Feeling Like a Future Professional
Picture this: it’s 8:00 a.m. on a Tuesday, you’re standing in the lobby of Morgan Stanley in Midtown Manhattan, and a portfolio manager is about to walk you through how he thinks about markets before the opening bell. You are not an intern. You are a finance student from Chapman University — and somehow, this
A Once in a Lifetime Chapter: My Rome Experience
When deciding to Study Abroad I was embarking on a whole new experience like I never have before. In the past I have traveled without my parents but the longest I have ever been away from my family was for 2 weeks for a Mexico trip to Guadalajara and Mexico City. Other than that, in
Stumbling Upon Purpose
From a frigid winter wind to the blooming pink sakuras, my spring 2025 study abroad trip was nothing short of fleeting. From exploring the bustling intersections of Shibuya to the quiet tourist-free countryside of Chiba, vastly different experiences existed all within somewhat reasonable commute times. Every experience was its own narrative. It was clubbing till
Growing Into the Person I Want to Become: My Semester in Sydney
The moment it hit me that I was really living in Australia wasn’t when my plane landed or when I saw the Sydney Opera House for the first time. It was much quieter than that. I was standing alone in a grocery store after class, staring at shelves full of unfamiliar brands like Up &
G'Day From Down Under
Life has a funny way of working things out. I was planning on studying abroad in Rome, but instead, I found myself heading halfway around the world to Sydney, Australia. A surprise destination that quickly became the adventure I didn’t know I needed. As excited as I was to study abroad in a new country, I was
Home Can Be Anywhere
During my sophomore year at Chapman, I eagerly planned to study abroad with one of my close friends in the Fall of 2024. Study abroad was always part of my plan; the idea of immersing myself in another culture was incredibly exciting, especially with a friend. Over the next few months, we discussed our hopes
Finding Home Far From Home
Choosing to study abroad in Athens, Greece, was one of those choices that was exciting as well as terrifying. I remember asking myself if I would regret leaving my life behind, if I would feel alone, and if I would fit in. In the end, I can say that going overseas to study was one of