Schöne Leser (Lovely reader), A Study Abroad is an experience of a life time. For me it is a chance to understand a completely different way of life 4,545 miles away from my home. I arrived in Bamberg, Germany on March 2nd, having decided to go two weeks earlier than originally planned, allowing extra time to adjust to a new life, in a different country. … Continue reading New Country, COVID-19 Crisis by Erin Hauptmann
South Africa: our last and final port on the semester at sea. Over the course of the recent weeks, we have had many itinerary switches and changes of pace. While these are necessary to ensure the safety of the ship, they are still difficult to grapple with. After leaving the port of Mauritius, we were informed that due to the Coronavirus, we would be ending … Continue reading South Africa and Semester at Sea by Mia Amoroso
As I enter my final week abroad, I can reflect on what I have learned and experienced. I did not know what to expect, so all I could do was jump in with a sense of curiosity and excitement. This period of life introduced me to new people, places, and things. I learned a lot about myself as well. One of the things studying abroad … Continue reading Saying Goodbye by Kayla Kozak
As I’ve spent more time in Florence, I’ve been able to find some places around town that make the city feel more like my home rather than the giant tourist destination it actually is. For me, the best place I’ve found so far is the Church of Dante; this tiny church is located right off of one of the busiest roads in Florence on the … Continue reading Finding My Hidden Gem in Florence by Cyril Langston
Here we are in Rome! This experience has already been so phenomenal. I have 7 roommates in a huge apartment that overlooks the city. I don’t know how API managed to do it, but the living situation surpassed any and all expectations I had. I will say, there are many differences I’ve noticed since being abroad. For example, when you go into a grocery store, … Continue reading Rome! by Sierra Buck
Here we are, somehow already in November. So much has happened in such a short amount of time. I did end up going to Amsterdam with two of my roommates from Rome and one of my roommates from Charleston. Definitely one of the most amazing places I have ever been. The canals through every street are breathtaking and don’t even get me started on how … Continue reading Trip to Amsterdam by Sierra Buck
What is good about being in Europe is the abundance of transportation! I had traveled on trains in Europe before my trip to Italy, but since being here I am using the train all the time. It is pretty straightforward, but if you haven’t been on a train before (or maybe you have) you may find my information beneficial! In Italy there are two train … Continue reading Train Travel in Italy by Kelsey Butcher
