Hello Gamecocks! I am finally just a few days out from my departure for Sydney, Australia! Leaving home on January 3rd means my winter break is a bit shorter than normal, so I have been lucky to be able to visit my friend in New Jersey and have a trip into NYC with my best friends from USC! I am trying to soak everything up before leaving home. I am so excited about leaving, but I expect some nervous feeling to hit me closer to departure. I am preparing by making many packing

Where in the world would the cast of New Girl study abroad? Welcome back to our “Where Would They Go?” series!  This time, we’re hopping into the delightfully chaotic loft of New Girl  to imagine where each of our favorite roommates would take their study abroad adventures. From Jess twirling through Paris like a rom-com heroine to Nick finding his literary soul in Dublin, these destinations match each character’s energy, interests, and let’s face it—very specific personal vi

Lexical gaps occur when one language has a word that doesn’t exist in another, creating untranslatable words in a language. It’s not that the word can’t be explained in another language but it would take multiple words instead of one. I have been interested in this concept for a while, but traveling has really brought the thought to the forefront of my mind. How integral must a sensation, idea, or feeling be to a people that it requires simplification to one word? To give you

Today marks Day 10 in Ireland, and officially, my first day of class at the University of Limerick! Just a few days ago, I landed at...

I can hardly believe it’s already been over two months since I first arrived in New Zealand. Stepping off the plane in Auckland, I traded...

Hi, fellow Gamecocks! Today is the day I take flight to Ireland to study at the University of Limerick. This Autumn 2025 semester will be...

Where in the world would the cast of Outer Banks study abroad? Welcome back to our “Where Would They Go?”  series! This time, we’re...

The most rewarding part of my summer in Kosovo has been the work I’ve done through my internship. This study abroad program stands out at...

Another trip I took this summer was to Ulcinj, Montenegro! This weekend trip happened after our study tour wrapped up, and I traveled...

As I’ve hit the halfway mark of my semester abroad, I’ve been reflecting on how much life at Waseda has taught me about Japan,...

As much as I love Kosovo, I’ve also had a lot of fun exploring other countries in the region! This summer, I’ve been making the most of...

The first part of my study abroad experience has ended, marking the halfway point of my time in Kosovo, and boy, have I been busy! The...

My time in Mannheim has officially come to an end. What an amazing semester filled with traveling, learning, experiencing, and growing....

There’s a country that matched not just my travel dreams, but my way of life—and it’s Norway. Saved the best for last with this trip!...

Hello hello! It is finals week and also my last full week in Seoul. I won't lie, I have not felt homesick even once during my time here...

Embracing the city you are studying abroad in is key—make it feel like home! This was one of the biggest pieces of advice I received...

I’ve officially made it to Kosovo, and I couldn’t be more excited for everything that’s ahead! I’ve traveled to Europe before, but this...