I once perceived studying abroad as an opportunity for others, not for me. I had originally dismissed the concept as too expensive and considered it simply impossible. However, my view…
As Cool as a Capybara: Connecting with nature in the Pantanal Region w/Alexander Kennedy
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Nature here in Campo Grande MS Brazil is around every corner of the city. In the Parque das Nações Indígenas you can see some of the world’s most ‘chillest’ animal:…
Windmills and Walking Shoes w/ Gabriel Landry
Advice Ambassador Blogs Tips & Tricks UW Faculty Led Western Europe
Stepping off the train at Amsterdam Centraal, the first thing I noticed wasn’t the postcard-perfect windmills everyone talks about—it was the throbbing ache in my feet! You’d think a trip…
Hi! I’m Jas and I studied abroad in Seoul, South Korea this previous spring quarter. This was my first experience traveling solo, and this meant doing everything by yourself from…
From the classroom to the streets of Kyoto: My Japan Journey W/ Hamdi Mohamud
Ambassador Blogs East Asia
This is my first time in Japan, and honestly, it felt like a dream come true. I’ve been wanting to come here for years, so stepping off the plane and…
Solo traveling sounds scary, it was for me at least, especially because I have always been comfortable in the space I call home. However, everything changed for me when I…
Beyond K-Pop: Exploring Smart Cities and Sustainability in South Korea – w/ Stanley Xiao
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This summer of 2025 will be my most unforgettable experience ever. I have been wanting to travel to South Korea because I have been exposed to K-drama and K-pop, so…
Boundless Abroad: Maximizing Your Study Abroad Experience – w/ Kyle Lai and Taggart Vowels
Advice Ambassador Blogs Europe Southern Europe Tips & TricksInvasive Species and eDNA: A Curious Mind’s Perspective – w/ Ryan Van Vuitton
Advice Ambassador Blogs Day in the Life IAS New Zealand: Exploring Environmental Restoration in Aotearoa/New Zealand Oceania Peer Advisor Wisdom UWB Led
In terms of self-care, it is de rigueur. It is de rigueur to pamper yourself with independent movies on an “Anri’s Last Summer Whisper” type of night, specifically the ones…
Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone: My Study Abroad Experience in Leon, Spain – w/ Dhruva Pyapali
Ambassador Blogs Day in the Life Europe Hacking the Future: Cybersecurity and AI in Spain Southern Europe UWB Led
This summer, I spent an unforgettable month in León, Spain, as part of a study abroad program that broadened my horizons and pushed me beyond my comfort zone. From navigating…