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.
Featured Post
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 Marketing and Sales in Dublin and London that will help you make the most of your limited time abroad.
Start Early, End Late
Lecciones de mi Travesía (Lessons from my Travels)
Traveling to Cuba was an experience I never thought I would have. Between looking at the intimate architecture of the buildings that transports you in time. To the sounds you hear on the streets: the dogs moving around the city, the motocicletas driving so close in the narrow streets you feel…
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.