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Hello from Nagasaki, Japan! šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µ My name is Bridget and I’m sharing some pictures from my fall semester at Nagasaki G*idai...
10/20/2026

Hello from Nagasaki, Japan! šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µ My name is Bridget and I’m sharing some pictures from my fall semester at Nagasaki G*idai 長哎外大/ Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies.

Shimabara Castle, we visit on a school trip during orientation. Great views from the top.

We got to see dolphins up close on a dolphins boat also during this trip,apparently not every year they come close so we got lucky!

Mt. Unzen, also a stop on our trip to Unzen which is around 2 hours, a little less, away from Nagasaki G*i Dai.

One example of dorm food, the dorm provides breakfast and dinner. They have a set menu which you can view in the cafeteria, you can also opt out of the dorm food and make your own food in your dorm. (Though you will need to buy/bring your own cooking equipment)

View from the campus, it’s on top of a hill and had very amazing views of the harbor.

A view of the dormitory from a far, it’s just down the hill and houses a lot of students in its 8 floors. There are doubles and single rooms available, but single rooms are slightly more expensive.

A photo of one of the dorm cats that likes to hang around. This cat can often be found in the lower car park area, so cute.

A photo from the Tekengi festival, where they climb a bamboo poll and when they reach the top they through things down - one being a live chicken!

It was very cool to watch, and was about 50ish minutes away from the dorm, there is a lot of fun stuff near the dorm much of it requires a bit of public transportation and a bit of waking to reach. Have good sneakers!

A photo from Nagasaki’s Okunchi festival, we had off from school for the first day of the festival and went into town. The festivities do start early, but it was great to watch. After we headed closer to the water for a giant street parade with amazing food.

Photo from our other school trip to Huis Ten Bosch Dutch theme park, about and hour plus from Nagasaki G*i Dai. It was huge and looked straight out of Europe!

A photo from the observation deck over looking the park! The park is popular for its Evangelical ride and themed activities.

I also recommend checking out the ferries around Nagasaki, because we are so close to the water i

Hi, my name is Kelsey. A senior studying International Business and a minor in Asian Studies.šŸ“South KoreaI’m currently s...
09/30/2026

Hi, my name is Kelsey. A senior studying International Business and a minor in Asian Studies.
šŸ“South Korea
I’m currently studying abroad at Dankook University in South Korea. So far it’s been a great experience learning a brand new language, trying new foods, making new friends, and making memories that last a lifetime! My favorite thing to do is visit many beautiful cafes and the hiking trails (I highly recommend hiking here). Lastly, a big thank you to Dankook International Affairs and SUNY New Paltz Study Abroad for this opportunity to study and live here in South Korea.

G’day from Australia! Im Ricky and I’m a third year psychology student currently studying at Curtin University in Perth,...
08/28/2026

G’day from Australia! Im Ricky and I’m a third year psychology student currently studying at Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia!

šŸ“South Beach
Australian beaches are the best I’ve ever seen, I’ve never even seen water this color before! There were some šŸ¦€ hiding out which I found really cool!

šŸ“Elizabeth Quay
This is the city of Perth! Taken from Elizabeth Quay which is this fun harbor with restaurants and shops and even a carousel. All of Perth feels so modern to me!

šŸ“Perth Zoo
Koala!!!! I have more pictures I can post of koalas on the story upon request! They are even cuter than I’d imagined, like seriously look at him. 2 of my friends made this picture their lockscreen.

šŸ“Transperth bus!
Making friends is probably the aspect I was the most scared of before getting here, but if you put yourself out there and are kind to others, people will just gravitate to you! I found it really easy to connect with other study abroad kids, so the everyone pictured is either English, Scottish, German, or Belgian! Don’t worry guys I am making a good impression on behalf of America! They actually said I’ve changed their negative impressions of Americans!

šŸ“Lancelin Sand Dunes
I tried and failed to sandboard! Despite the fall it was still super fun and would recommend!!!

šŸ“King’s Park
This is my favorite place in all of Perth!!! It’s super cool and larger than Central Park!

šŸ“Scarborough Beach
This is my favorite beach!!!
More pictures if you swipe a little

šŸ“The Bell Tower
Perth’s bell tower is one of the largest musical instruments in the world! It reminds a lot me of the atrium at new paltz.

šŸ“Docklands, Melbourne
I got to see Melbourne for a couple hours during my layover!

šŸ“King’s Park
me aura farming at kings park

šŸ“Scarborough Beach
Because Perth is on the western side of the continent, the sunsets are unmatched! Swimming in the Indian Ocean is super fun too.

šŸ“The Pinnacles
The pinnacles are land formations created thousands of years ago from receding seashells. Curtin’s abroad program organizes cool trips for us exchange kids to see things further outside of Perth that we otherwise wouldn’t be able to see! This was a super fun day w

Hello from Milan!My name is Violet and I’m an incoming senior at New Paltz, studying digital media production! I’m study...
07/01/2026

Hello from Milan!
My name is Violet and I’m an incoming senior at New Paltz, studying digital media production! I’m studying at UniversitĆ  Cattolica del Sacro Cuore; I’m taking three cultural studies courses while here, ranging from Italian w**e culture to mafia representation in media.
I’m so excited to have the opportunity to be here for six weeks and it feels crazy that four have already passed. I’ve been lucky enough to do some traveling while here; I’ve already been to Pavia, Turin, and Bologna and am going to Florence my final weekend.
As an art history lover, getting to go to so many museums across cities has been a highlight of my time here.

Dobrý den from Prague! šŸ‡ØšŸ‡æ My name is Sadie Leia Watkins, and I'm an incoming senior majoring in Women's, Gender, and Sex...
06/24/2026

Dobrý den from Prague! šŸ‡ØšŸ‡æ My name is Sadie Leia Watkins, and I'm an incoming senior majoring in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and minoring in Political Science. Through SUNY New Paltz, I'm taking a 4-week ECES (East and Central European Studies) program at Charles University.

This experience has been a once in a lifetime opportunity that wouldn't be possible without the Global Learning for All scholarship. This scholarship helps significantly to lift the financial burdens that always accompany studying abroad; it makes this experience possible, and I couldn't be more grateful!!

Enjoy some photos from my time here!
1. A photo of me standing in front of the Charles Bridge
2. My roommates and I on a boat cruise welcome event hosted by ECES that cruised the Vlatava River, the main river that runs through Prague
3 & 4 are photos from a trip through the program to the city of Plzeň
3. The Great Synagogue, the third largest synagogue in Europe
4. The brewing room at the Pilsen-Urquell brewery! Fun fact: all the Pilsen-Urquell b**r that is consumed worldwide is made in this room!
5. Vietnamese food from Linh

G'day mates - as the Australians would say. I'm Susannah, and I'm studying all the way down under in Perth, Western Aust...
05/04/2026

G'day mates - as the Australians would say. I'm Susannah, and I'm studying all the way down under in Perth, Western Australia, at Curtin University. The weather is very sunny and stable, and the water is luxurious. Without further ado, I'll explain some of the pictures here.
1. a candid at the beach
2. some record shopping before the beach at my favorite vintage spot, the Carlisle Collective
3. a sculpture i feel like captures the vibe of WA (SOMA, Drew McDonald) at Australia's famous Sculpture by the Sea at Cottlesloe beach
4. me and my beautiful friends on a night out
5. Cottlesloe beach
6. the lunar eclipse was visible from my balcony
7. w**e tasting at the Swan Valley. w**e is one of Australia's major exports
8. chokka the quokka. a national treasure. yum šŸ“
9. some yin yoga at the John Curtin Art Gallery featuring "Rampies sny" by Thania Petersen. it's a Cape Muslim tradition where women make herbal bundles fragranced with incense and oils
10. a black swan for which the major river running through perth is named for at the perth zoo
11. a beautiful view of the city from the mall

Ā”Hola, from ValparaĆ­so, Chile! I’m currently studying at Pontificia Universidad Católica de ValparaĆ­so, and I highly rec...
04/23/2026

Ā”Hola, from ValparaĆ­so, Chile! I’m currently studying at Pontificia Universidad Católica de ValparaĆ­so, and I highly recommend! If you’re interested in perfecting your Spanish, the host stay program has definitely helped me immerse myself in the language. If you’re a fan of beaches and mountains, Chile is a great destination!

1. Me at the beach! Both the university and a lot of the host houses are right along the beach.
2. Streets of Valparaiso, sometimes called the ā€œcity of colorsā€ because of all of the murals and colorful houses
3. Umbrella display in the streets
4. A picture from my university
5. The sand dunes of Con Con, a nearby town
6. My friend Maya reading on the rocky shore
7. One of many ā€œascensorsā€ in Valparaiso, which you can take to get up the many hills of the city
8. In Santiago, the capital, taking the telefƩrico
9. A mural in Valparaiso
10. Rocky shore in Con Con
11. The streets of La Serena, a historic town north of Valparaiso
12. Outside of an Airbnb I stayed at in Olmue, another nearby town
13. Hiking in Olmue
14. Beach in Valparaiso
15. Learning how to surf in con con
16. View of the city and beach from my balcony
17. My host dog, Beetho

Hello from Dundee, Scotland! My name is Eva and I’m a junior pursuing a Metal major. This semester I’ve been studying ab...
04/22/2026

Hello from Dundee, Scotland! My name is Eva and I’m a junior pursuing a Metal major. This semester I’ve been studying abroad doing Jewelry Design at the University of Dundee. I’ve spend much of my time traveling, working on my art, and making new friends! Here are just a few of the pictures I’ve taken while I’ve been abroad!

1) Me in the cathedral ruins of St Andrews, Scotland
2) More of the cathedral ruins
3) Me and one of my 5 flatmates, Rowan, in front of Sterling Castle
4) My jewelry class and I on our way to the Edinburgh Assay Office and the National Museum of Scotland
5) Two of my friends from Illustration Design and I on a night out together
6) A lovely cathedral I saw in Germany during Munich Jewelry Week
7) A group photo of all the other jewelers from Dundee who came to Germany
8) My friend Holly and I during the beginning of a camping trip, taking a break from hiking
9) My new Scottish friends and I soaking wet after a lovely camping trip deep in the mossy woods
10) Me holding the Parthenon during my trip to Athens, Greece
11) The inside of a gorgeous orthodox church in Athens
12) Petting one of the many street cats on the top of a mountain in Athens
13) A lovely view of flowers, blooming all over an ancient ruin in Athens
14) A hair piece that is one of my 3 final projects for my jewelry program
15) A video showing how light can pass through the piece due to a enameling technique called Plique-Ć -jour

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 study abroad photo contest!šŸ‘Hawks Abroad: Nicole Keegan, EnglandPostcard Pict...
04/17/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 study abroad photo contest!šŸ‘

Hawks Abroad: Nicole Keegan, England
Postcard Picture: Alexandra Edwards, Ireland
Global Classroom: Alice Yegorova, Costa Rica
Essence of Your Experience: Betsi Montenegro, Spain

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos and voted in the contest!

ģ•ˆė…•ķ•˜ģ„øģš” or hello from Seoul šŸ‡°šŸ‡· My name is Ines and I’m a junior majoring in Women studies with a minor in psychology. This...
04/09/2026

ģ•ˆė…•ķ•˜ģ„øģš” or hello from Seoul šŸ‡°šŸ‡· My name is Ines and I’m a junior majoring in Women studies with a minor in psychology. This semester I am studying abroad at Ewha Womans University in South Korea! I am having an amazing time studying abroad. The beginning was a bit challenging, but a month and a half in and I’m so happy to be here. The hardest part of doing something new is starting it, and I am here today to help take away any unnecessary doubts.
I strongly recommend studying in Seoul and especially at .w.univ you will have the time of your life, and meet the most amazing people!!

Here are a few photos I’ve taken so far:
-Me at Gyengbokgung palace
-Campus. This is the ECC (Ewha campus complex)
-My favorite restaurant. I’m having soft tofu stew šŸ˜®ā€šŸ’Ø
-The gorgeous cherry blossoms at Seoul Forest
-Some Hanok houses in Suwon
-The ECC again…… But at night
-A nice view while studying at one of the many cafes
-Cool street near campus
-Lunch with friends!
-Kbbq
-Cake for my friend’s birthday!šŸŽ‰
-Beautiful campus
-A gorgeous hike up Inwangsan Mountain
-Me and my friend in the metro šŸš‡
-Photo booth pictures with my pickleball club
-Karaoke šŸŽ¤

If you have any questions regarding Ewha or life in Seoul, feel free to reach out to me directly ā˜ŗļø

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