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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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…

Brooke and other study abroad students at the Brighton Palace Pier

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…

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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…

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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…