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2025, Semester Exchanges, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M)
As I settle into life in Madrid, I’ve begun to realize how much this experience is shaping me beyond academics. Being immersed in a new culture, surrounded by people from all over the world, has …
Continue Reading about End of My Journey – Karthik Ponnapalli
2025, Semester Exchanges, Universita Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
Academically, studying in Milan has offered a fresh perspective on learning. The structure of courses, the emphasis on independent study, and the diversity of viewpoints in the classroom have …
2025, Semester Exchanges, Universita Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
Looking back on my semester abroad at Bocconi, I can confidently say it has shifted my perspective in many meaningful ways. One of my biggest takeaways has been a newfound appreciation for the …
Continue Reading about Reflecting on Semester Abroad in Italy! – Anna Huber
Four months in Strasbourg is just enough time to scratch the surface of its rich culture—and perhaps even richer cuisine. I already find myself dreaming of the regional specialties that were once so …
Continue Reading about À bientôt, Strasbourg! – Semester Recap – Sean Packer
Reflecting on my first 15 days in Milan, it’s hard to believe how much had already shifted in my mindset, comfort level, and appreciation for a different way of life. The beginning of this semester …
2025, Australia, Queensland University of Technology, Semester Exchanges
Life in Australia is not very different from that in the US; people act very similarly. So I didn't have any culture shocks that rattled me. Life here is very relaxed and laid back, so shops and …
Continue Reading about First Impressions of Brisbane – Samay Mehta