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

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 these waters home might be an exciting surprise. These strange animals, which are sometimes missed in the rush of vibrant fish and coral, are essential to preserving the reef ecosystem's health. This is a quick guide to help you identify these elusive creatures when you go on underwater expeditions.
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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…

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Adesoji’s encounter with Capoeira

When I decided to embark on my study abroad trip to Salvador, Bahia, Brazil over the winter break in 2023, I did not know that my foot was going to be set in the birthplace of modern Capoeira, Salvador. It marked my first…

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LGBTQ+ Belgian Experience

When I studied in Brussels, Belgium as a lesbian, I had no idea what to expect. Everything I knew came from social media or people who studied abroad before. I heard that most places in Europe were progressive, but the culture was not the same. I was worried about going blind into this new…