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 &
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
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
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
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
Rome introduced herself to me through senses first: the loud chatter of Italian, the uneven cobblestones, and the freshly brewed cafe lattes. My semester abroad at the American University of Rome allowed me to experience a part of the world I had only dreamed of. Being a first-generation Latina student, studying abroad had always seemed
Throughout my study abroad experience in Japan, I learned that study abroad isn’t always the highlight reel we imagine before we leave home. Some days are filled with excitement and energy, while others are exhausting, confusing, or even a little lonely. What made my time in Japan so special was that no matter how I
“There are three of you in this program.” Not quite the sentence I wanted to hear after leaving behind one study abroad program and city for another. Two potential friends sounded a lot less exciting than the almost 20-person program I had just been a part of. I packed up my whole life, moved across
Studying abroad in Florence, Italy was such an amazing experience that I will never forget. Before leaving to study abroad one of the things that I was most nervous about was not knowing anybody in my program. I was lucky enough to meet so many amazing people there, and formed such a close bond with
Amongst this densely packed metropolis, everybody is constantly in a rush. There is not a second throughout the day where there isn’t something going on in the bustling city of Hong Kong. To some, it’s nothing but an international business hub; to others it’s a juxtaposition where East and West intertwine and where tradition meets