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Country Guide: Thailand
By Tanda Adamou, who studied abroad on the Faculty led program – Community and Sustainable Practices in Global Tourism in Summer 2026. Why did you choose the location you studied abroad in? My decision to go to Thailand was rather impromptu. I had to change my plans last minute as my first choice, a trip […]
Country Guide: Australia
By Andrew Lee, who interned abroad on the IES Abroad Sydney Summer – Internship program in Summer 2026. Why did you choose the location you studied abroad in? I chose Australia because I wanted to go to an English-speaking country for my first time traveling. I was also very intrigued by the Aussie culture and […]
Country Guide: Ireland, Scotland, and England
By Agnes Rodts, who studied abroad on the Ireland, Scotland, and England: From Conquest to Cooperation program in Summer 2026. Why did you choose the location you studied abroad in? I chose to study abroad in Ireland, Scotland, and England because I like the literature and history of Ireland and the UK. I wanted to […]
Why Study Russian in the Baltics?
By Hannah Rowles, who studied abroad on the Learn Russian in the European Union – “Russian language and East European studies” program in Fall 2025. When I first began looking through potential study abroad programs, I had already been studying Russian for around three years. I knew that I wanted to continue studying this beautiful […]
Between Tradition and K-Pop: My Journey Through South Korea
By Kaitlyn Bego, who studied abroad on the South Korea: K-Pop, Culture, and Critical Thinking program in Spring Break 2026. March 8th : March 9th : March 10th : March 11th : March 12th : March 13th : March 14th : March 15th :
Country Guide: South Korea
By Gracen Morris, who studied abroad on the CIS Abroad: Semester in Seoul – Sogang University program in Spring 2022. Why did you choose the location you studied abroad in? I chose Seoul, South Korea for a number of reasons. South Korea is a very modern country, yet is still connected with its rich culture […]
Country Guide: Greece
By Rohitha Sanka, who studied abroad on the Athens, Greece: What Is The Life Worth Living? program in Summer 2025. Why did you choose the location you studied abroad in? I chose the location I studied abroad in because I knew it was tourist spot but Athens is also known for its historic culture. I believed […]
Country Guide: Scotland
By Rachel Trivette, who studied abroad on the International Summer School: University of Stirling program in Summer 2025. Why did you choose the location you studied abroad in? I chose the location I studied abroad in because the city of Stirling is a bit smaller than Glasgow or Edinburgh but still has rich historical significance […]
Country Guide: Italy
By Benaiah Howell, who studied abroad on the AIFS Abroad in Florence, Italy: Summer program in Summer 2025. Why did you choose the location you studied abroad in? Originally, I intended to apply to a faculty-led trip; however, this trip was cancelled. Of the few remaining trips with spots still available, this one seemed the […]
Country Guide: Japan
By Dylan Harris, who studied abroad on the UNC Charlotte Exchange: Nagoya University of Foreign Studies program in Fall 2025. Why did you choose the location you studied abroad in? I chose the location because it was not a major tourist destination, so it would allow me more opportunity to immerse in Japanese. I also […]