Hi, my name is Ana Rubio, and I studied abroad in two countries in 2025. In January, I went to Firenze (Florence), Italy. Here, I got to live my dream. When I was in high school, I learned about il Duomo, the famous Catholic church painted by Renaissance painter Michelangelo. When Dr. Pacchioni, the trip
Ciao, mi chiamo Kayla! From the moment I stepped onto the historic cobblestone streets of Rome, I was transported into a world where every corner whispered stories of emperors and artists. My semester abroad at Temple University, nestled in the heart of this ancient city, was an experience that transcended my expectations. As a second-year
A class including the Harry Potter studio tour, Harry Potter walking tour, King’s Cross, Oxford, wizard afternoon tea… total codswallop, right? But yes, seriously. I got to go to London for a class about Harry Potter AND get credit for it… AND get to be the Hufflepuff prefect… AND meet lifelong friends through it. What
As I was leaving London, I remember crying at the boarding gate at Heathrow Airport back to SFO, not ready to let go of this chapter. These were the most fun two weeks of my life trying different foods, exploring different sites and, most importantly, seeing live theatre. With each show I watched, I was
Introduction: My semester in Madrid was incredibly impactful, and my experiences will stay with me for the rest of my life. I want to share my story as a person with multiple severe food allergies to provide comfort to anyone who may be worried about how to eat and survive while studying in Spain. Food
SPAN 399A: Buenos Aires Interterm Travel Course Hey! My name is Emerson Ellis and I am a sophomore Applied Human Physiology Major, and Spanish Minor here at Chapman. I am from Kenmore, Washington and grew up very active and academically driven. I stumbled upon Chapman for softball, but quickly fell in love with what else the
Anjali Drapcho ’25 is a Film Production major and spent the spring 2023 semester in Cannes studying French and interning at the 2023 Cannes Film Market. AIFS: From the end of January to the end of May 2023, I had the pleasure of studying abroad in Cannes, France for my Spring Semester. We arrived in
I’m Thomas Jordan, a sophomore Computer Science student at Chapman University. I’m from Rochester, New York – home of the world-famous Garbage Plate. I’ve always loved math; It’s a form of problem-solving that no other puzzle can offer. I’m also a huge history buff. I love learning about civilizations of antiquity and how technology, science,
Joan Karstrom ’23 is a Business Administration and Computer Science double major. She completed an internship and semester abroad in South Korea in 2022. Joan is a recipient of the Freeman-ASIA Scholarship to study abroad. Getting There: It took me over two years to go abroad. Not because I couldn’t decide where to go but
Rachel Trotter ’22 is an Integrated Educational Studies major and Leadership Studies and Psychology minors. Rachel is studying abroad at University of Roehampton in London for the fall 2022 semester and shares her insight on navigating a new culture and academic system. Rachel is also a Gilman Scholarship recipient. Upon Arrival: Studying abroad in London