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.

An image of Escudella (traditional Catalan Christmas soup)

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…

Image of Kansai, Japan

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…

Jordan teaching

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…

Carina and another student standing in front of a storefront in London.

Learning to travel

In the spring of 2024, I had the opportunity to study abroad in London, United Kingdom during the spring break. Studying abroad was something I thought I would never have the chance to do, but through KU, I was able to…