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.
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…
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…
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…
I'm Sorry/I Forgive You
This past week, I had the opportunity to visit the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art for the second time during my stay in Morocco. The museum, easily one of Rabat’s top attractions, features modern artists throughout Africa and the Middle East and is well worth the 20-dirham (2…