RAINBOW HOUSES AND PANCAKE BALLS “Why are you going to Denmark? It’s cold and the people are mean”. That was the first statement I heard when telling one of my professors about my upcoming trip to Copenhagen. However, I’m glad to…
“An Evening in Roma” by Elizabeth Chaney
ON AN EVENING IN ROMA On an evening in Roma, you can learn many things. On an evening in Roma, you should quickly learn that the Euro value is NOT equivalent to that of the dollar. On an evening in Roma,…
New Scholarship for Study Abroad in Berlin through CIEE
DEADLINE EXTENDED!! The Office of Study Abroad, in partnership with CIEE, is excited to announce a new scholarship available to study in Berlin, Germany this fall semester. Take classes in English or German in a wide variety of fields through…
Taking Advantage of an Internship in London
Written by Abby Melgren I was rather tentative to study abroad the summer before my graduation in December. I was under the impression that the way to secure a job was to get an internship with a company you would…
“There is a Legend about the Trevi Fountain” – Erica Kuestersteffen
Erica Kuestersteffen, a student on the CIMBA semester program in Italy, has shared another blog posts below: People say that if you throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain (from your right hand over your left shoulder) you will return…
“Top of the Duomo” – Erica Kuestersteffen
A KU student, Erica Kuestersteffen, went on the CIMBA Italy program this past spring semester and has shared one of her blogs with us! Enjoy! A quick weekend trip in some place as beautiful and huge as Florence can be difficult,…
Key Phrases for Travelers in Europe
Traveling to Europe soon? Think you can get by with just English anywhere you go? You may want to think again. While English is undoubtedly Europe’s new lingua franca, spoken by young people and urbanites across the continent, a complete lack…
Off the Beaten Path
When traveling around Europe, people tend to stick with what they know – the large cities. Tourists flock to these metropolises, hoping to see famous landmarks and historical sites. However, throughout my travels, I’ve discovered that the best way to…
an ability to see the world
If you are presented with an opportunity to study abroad, do it, because studying abroad introduces you to a world unseen by many. There really is a world out there that can offer you a wealth of possibilities. I am…
the lifeline of social media
Social media, of any kind, is the connection any student has to their home, their family, and their friends while studying abroad. Without taking advantage of the many free social media platforms, many students may find themselves counting the days…