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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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 opportunities to try different foods felt limited at home when I simply ate to continue on my day.
International Intern
The first 3 months of my journey were based out of Valencia, Spain; where I was an international intern with Villarreal CF of LaLiga.
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Studying Abroad in Morocco
This summer I spent two months in Morocco learning Arabic for Project Global Officer (Project GO), a program designed for ROTC students to develop critical language skills. My program was intended for students with no Arabic experience, so the first few weeks were definitely a challenge. I…
Recipes from Ireland
Alexandra Holdsworth participated in the Law in Ireland program during summer 2023. While abroad, she learned two recipes for traditional Irish dishes which she has shared below.
Traditional Guinness Beef Stew …
Tips for Studying Abroad in Italy
This past summer, I had the opportunity to study…