My Memorable Time in Seoul
My time abroad in the bustling city of Seoul was nothing but memorable and bittersweet. I got to fully immerse myself in Korean culture and build many meaningful friendships. It was such an important time in in my life for growth as I was navigating endless possibilities!
Keitlyn Nguyen
Yonsei University Exchange, Fall 2024
Lola's Experience Abroad on Display at the 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium
Lola Tagwerker, who participated in the Cinema Studies in Dublin program, turned an incredible experience abroad into a poster presentation at the 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium. Learn more about Lola's work below:
Eyes on Ireland
It was an honor to study abroad in Ireland this summer, to learn about its rich history, and for it to ultimately play a part in my own.
Sadie's Experience Researching Abroad
Sadie Creemer, who participated in the Fall 2024 SIT: Health and Human Rights in Kenya program, turned an eye-opening experience abroad into research that was presented at the 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium. Learn more about Sadie's work below:
Learning by Living: My Public Health Journey Abroad
This program fundamentally changed how I am thinking about what I want to do with my future. Having the opportunity to take courses in the field of public health then apply them to an independent research endeavor was the perfect combination of experimental learning. Additionally, living with a host family and staying in the same city for four months made it so I could truly immerse myself in the culture and experience it from not just a tourist lens. This program also allowed me to meet incredible people from other universities who then became some of my best friends.
Feeling at Home in Querétaro
Studying abroad in Querétaro, Mexico, was an unforgettable experience. I lived with a warm and welcoming host mom who prepared incredible food and always made me feel at home. The small class sizes fostered a relaxed and supportive learning environment, and I still keep in touch with a few friends I made there. My Spanish improved significantly through daily immersion, both in and out of the classroom.
Experiencing New Cultures in Lyon
Studying abroad was an amazing experience, one I will never forget. The chance to try new things and have new experiences was such an amazing opportunity. What I loved most was making so many international friends from my classes. The chance to learn French and other student's cultures at the same time was incredible.
Hope Williams
IE3: Lyon Exchange, Winter 2024 & Spring 2025
Practicing Japanese and Making Lifelong Friends
My study abroad experience was everything I was hoping for, but at the same time almost nothing like I first envisioned it. As a Japanese major, I was hoping to be dropped in the deep end and hone in on my language skills to reach a level beyond what I was at, and I hoped to make many friends and to explore as much of Tokyo, and outside of it, as I could. I felt that my Japanese really progressed not just because of the environment but because of the classes offered by Japan Women's University and their amazing professors.