Study Abroad Ambassadors: Europe

Study abroad has been such a transformative experience and I really learned how to live away from home as someone who is from the LA area and it taught me a lot about independence and doing things on my own!

Make your study abroad destination a place that feels like home by fully embracing both the culture and the community. Studying abroad goes so far beyond academics- it’s an opportunity to broaden your horizons, gain a global perspective, and foster meaningful, lasting relationships.

Greece was never on my radar for studying abroad but looking back I would make the same choice in a heartbeat.

It’s no small task making that step out of your comfort zone, but it has been an extremely rewarding experience. Please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Maastricht was a city I didn’t know too much about before looking into abroad programs, but was ultimately pulled in by the small Dutch city charm.

4 to 5 months seems like a long time, but trust me, it goes by in the blink of an eye. You will 100% wish that you took more time to find new places around the city, so take the time to find those places that feel like home to you.

Before I chose Milan and living with a host family, I was nervous about speaking the language with only a few semesters of experience. I decided to challenge myself by taking all of my classes in Italian and could not be more pleased with my decision.

As someone who hadn’t traveled abroad much in my life, I was terrified to move across the world to a place I had never been. Greece instantly welcomed me with open arms and became my home away from home.

Do your research! do a LOT of research. Talk to alumni of programs you are interested in doing study abroad for. Most importantly, keep an open mind–you never know what you might find out!

Madrid is the world’s second city in terms of green spaces, so there are countless trails, parks, and gardens anywhere you go. I have a spot in basically every major city across Spain and Portugal which I’m more than happy to share!

As someone who has now completed a Maymester in Paris and a full semester abroad in Florence, I feel extremely versed in studying abroad at USC and how to best take advantage of the opportunities offered to you.

Prior to going abroad, I had no idea what to expect, but I kept an open mind and it turned out to be the most amazing experience and I’d do it all over again.

While traveling around Europe is exciting, don’t forget to explore the city you’re living in—Madrid has so much to offer, from historic landmarks to hidden gems and amazing restaurants around the city, make the most of your time there.

This is your time to get out of your comfort zone and gain experiences that will lead to personal growth. Remember, not everyone has the opportunity to go on the journey you are about to embark on. Take advantage of this unique privilege, hold steady once the homesickness kicks in, and most importantly, embrace the unknown!

Talk To Me About: Everything — I would love to get to know you and help you in any way possible, related to studying abroad or not.

DO IT. Study abroad. Don’t look back.