Jayhawks Abroad Blog
Welcome to the Study Abroad and Global Engagement (SAGE) blog! Here you can find blogs written by KU study abroad students on a variety of topics, including identity abroad, travel tips, experiences abroad, and much more. Use the menu down below to filter blogs based on topic.
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Tips for Studying Abroad
Studying abroad can be a daunting experience, especially for someone who has not traveled outside of the country often. For me, I had been on a family vacation to Mexico once, so the idea of traveling to Panama was incredibly far outside of my comfort zone. Fast–forward a month, and I couldn't be happier that I pushed myself to study abroad on this trip.
Tips for Studying Abroad
Studying abroad can be a daunting experience, especially for someone who has not traveled outside of the country often. For me, I had been on a family vacation to Mexico once, so the idea of traveling to…
Homemade Italian Tagliatelle Pasta With Ragu’ Sauce
I had the amazing opportunity to study abroad in Milan, Italy for the fall 2023 semester through ISEP at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. I was able to learn about countless…
Why Study Abroad in Costa Rica
I was on the fence about studying abroad. Spending $10,000–$20,000 or more to travel to Europe didn’t seem justifiable to me. But when I discovered that doing an internship in Latin America would cost no more than $8,000—…
A Guide to Spotting Sea Cucumbers in Caribbean Reefs While Scuba Diving
Kaden Miller - Marine Biology in Roatan
For many scuba divers, exploring the colorful underwater world of the Caribbean reefs is a dream come true. Finding a sea cucumber among the many different kinds of marine life that call…