Image 5:17 a.m., August 2nd: that’s the moment I stepped onto the plane headed back to the United States. It marked the end of my six-week adventure in Mexico—a portal back to Oregon. But strangely, it felt like I was leaving home. During the…

Image Hello! My name is Nathalie Valenzuela, and I am a first-generation Mexican American student. I chose the Politics in London program because it was a great fit for my Political Science degree. I have also never traveled to Europe, so I…

Image Photo with some of my friends and our Korean Food and Culture professor It's hard to believe that my study abroad experience in Seoul has officially come to an end. Instead of returning to the U.S. right away, I decided to continue…

Image ただいま! After 7 weeks at Senshu University I’m finally coming back to Oregon, with three suitcases (one more than I left with) full of souvenirs, and enough memories to last me a lifetime. I still can’t believe it’s already over, even as I…

Part 1: Packing  If you’re reading this, you're mostly likely about to embark on your study abroad program! This time last summer, I was simultaneously counting down the days and frantically making a list of everything I needed to do and get before I left. To save you some stress, I…

Image Hey Y'all,I'm finally situated back in Eugene and so far, I haven't felt the need to do all that much readjusting. The biggest change for me has been the difference in food. Before coming back to Eugene, I stopped in Houston to visit some…

Image As I hit the halfway point of my study abroad experience in Singapore, I can confidently say it has been more than I ever expected in the best way possible. From weekend trips, like a recent getaway to Malacca, Malaysia, to deeply…

Hi y'all,My time here in Oviedo has been absolutely wonderful. It's a city that both gets bigger every day and yet if feels intimate and small. I could stay in Asturias another month, truly. The food, especially fabada (a traditional Asturian stew), is incredibly good, and I'm just so happy here. I…

Image Group dinner with GlobalWorks Pre-Med Shadowing peers ¡Hola! My name is Lindsay Wong, and I am a rising senior at the University of Oregon majoring in Human Physiology and minoring in Sociology, Psychology, and Chemistry! I am Chinese,…

Image My time studying abroad has been an incredibly fun and rewarding experience. During my time here, I have had the opportunity to visit many cities and landmarks I was excited to see. One of the most impactful experiences I have had was…