Study Abroad Experiences

Reports from students on studying abroad

My first month in Seattle

My first month in Seattle

Even before my semester abroad, I had already decided that I really wanted to go to the U.S. West Coast. I quickly chose Seattle, mainly because of its unique combination of a big city, mountains, water, and nature.

Between everyday life and change: A reflection on my semester abroad in Barcelona

Between everyday life and change: A reflection on my semester abroad in Barcelona

When I look back on my semester abroad, one feeling clearly stands out: lightness. A lightness in everyday life, in thinking, in being. It was not a time of dramatic events, but rather each individual day that slowly shaped me into the person I am today. In hindsight, I would say that my semester abroad influenced me quietly, but in a lasting way.