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Top 10 Vegetarian Turkish Meals
One of the best places to study abroad and eat is Turkey, even if you’re a vegetarian. Alumni Ambassador Aysel studied in Istanbul for the summer and she shared her advice for what to look for in the...
View ArticleMy Semester in Florence: Praise Ye Culinary Gods!
What’s that you ask? Did I really need that second helping of gelato? Yes. Yes, I did. My mantra while studying abroad in (read: eating my way through) Italy was simple: “If not now, when?” There’s no...
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An Ode to the Döner: Berlin’s Best Street Food
You won’t know how to pronounce it at first. You’ll see the word with the daunting umlaut over the “o” and you’ll pronounce it donor, as in organ donor. Or maybe you’ll pronounce it like Santa’s...
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Coffee Culture Overseas: Galápagos Islands Edition
Studying abroad is half learning in the classroom, half hands-on learning in the field. When it came time to cover the section of the course syllabus “Sustainable Enterprises in an Island Setting,” the...
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The Best of Borough Market
Borough Market in London holds many great restaurants and market stalls to thrill the senses. Here is a brief list detailing some of my favorite places to grab a bite in Borough Market, London’s foodie...
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10 Recommendations for Future Students in Florence
As my time with the beautiful city of Florence, Italy was coming to a close, I couldn’t help but reflect on the things I learned. I thought about my long walks to Esselunga, the confusion I used to...
View ArticleThe Art of Ordering Coffee in Austria
And we thought the Italians were serious about coffee. From our office in Salzburg: In Austria, you never order just coffee –they’ll know you’re a tourist. There are several different types of coffee...
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9 Tips for Eating at Restaurants in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is an incredible city to eat in! It has food from just about every single corner of the planet. From Chinese to Italian, you name it, it’s probably here. It’s important to remember,...
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Mate Culture in Argentina
Mate (pronounced mah-tay) is an important part of the culture in Argentina. It’s everywhere! People can always be seen drinking it on the streets, in a café, in a park, and virtually anywhere else you...
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10 Prague Food Experiences You MUST Have, Ranked
There are so many benefits to studying abroad in Prague, including the beautiful besides architecture, convenient public transportation, fun cultural scene, and exciting history, but one of the best...
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A Guide to Being Vegan Abroad
Hi! My name is Melia and I studied in Paris, France for a semester with AIFS. I am a senior at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and I am double majoring in International Studies and French. I enjoy...
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Top 7 Dishes to Try in Viña del Mar
Literally translated to “Vineyard of the Sea,” Viña del Mar is a coastal city located northwest of Santiago, Chile. Its close proximity to the South Pacific makes it a safe bet for incredible views and...
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Culinary Culture: Tapas in Spain
Tapas are a culinary staple and a huge part of Spanish culture. There are so many different types of tapas in Spain that you are bound to find a few that you like. Stories about how tapas originated...
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À Table: The Culture of French Eating
Every night, my host mom calls “À table!” to alert me that dinner is ready. My host dad loves to cook, and makes something different nearly every meal, so I always enter the kitchen, eager to see what...
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10 Things to Know About Buenos Aires Before Going Abroad
Want to study abroad in Buenos Aires? Set whatever assumptions you may have about this South American capital city aside while I share my 10 top things I believe anyone embarking on this journey...
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5 Reasons Why London is the Perfect City for College Study Abroad Students
London was just ranked the world’s number one student city by TopUniversities.com for the second year in a row! If you are looking to study abroad in a city with a diverse population and unlimited...
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Expectations vs. Reality: Studying Abroad in London
Wow! I can’t believe it’s almost been a month since I’ve started studying abroad in London! It’s been an incredible experience so far, and I’m so glad that I’m here! Since I’ve lived here for a couple...
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My Favorite Irish Food Experiences
Ireland has so much history, such lively people, and beautiful scenery — but the thing I miss the most every day since returning home from my summer abroad is Irish food. Here are a few of my favorite...
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What I’ve Learned About Café Culture in Prague
Café culture in Europe, and specifically in Prague, is extremely prominent. Walking throughout the city streets, you are bound to see at least one as you turn every corner. I’ve realized that Czechs...
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4 Amazing Harvest Festivals Around the World
As Americans, we tend to think Thanksgiving is unique to the United States — and in many ways it is — but its traditions often resemble those of harvest festivals, which occur in many countries and...
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