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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How to Make the Most of Your Free Days Abroad: A Short-Term Study Guide
Studying abroad, even for a short term, offers a unique opportunity to experience new cultures, sights, and people. If you’re like me and you want to make the most of every moment, the key is to maximize your free days. Here are some tips based on my own experience studying Marketing and Sales in Dublin and London that will help you make the most of your limited time abroad.
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How to Make the Most of Your Free Days Abroad: A Short-Term Study Guide
Studying abroad, even for a short term, offers a unique opportunity to experience new cultures, sights, and people. If you’re like me and you want to make the most of every moment, the key is to maximize your free days. Here are some tips based on my own experience studying…

Coming home with a new palate - trying new things
After a long day, I don’t necessarily want to venture into food that I might or might not like and would typically hesitate to spend money on a potentially unenjoyable meal when I could simply order something I know I’ll like. I wouldn’t say I was a picky eater before studying abroad, but my…

Embracing the Opportunity: My 8-Week Internship Experience in Kansai, Japan
Embarking on an international internship is often a dream for many students, and for me, that dream was realized through an incredible opportunity in Kansai, Japan. Over the course of eight transformative weeks, I engaged in a professional internship at Nano Base Co., Ltd., a company…

Teaching Abroad - Education in Carpi, Italy
Some of the most important aspects of teaching abroad are personal growth and cultural immersion. Whether it comes from stepping out of my comfort zone to speak a new language with native speakers or trying to navigate a labyrinthine city, these experiences abroad have shaped who I am today. By…