College Study Abroad Blog

Author: Emma Denny University of South Carolina During their trip to Valparaíso, another Capstone scholar student from the University of South Carolina wrote the following reflection on the architecture of... keep reading

I don’t know if you have heard this, but of all the variations of Spanish spoken around the globe, it’s said, that Chilean Spanish is the hardest one to understand... keep reading

During summertime, Santiago becomes a peaceful metropolis. Students are on summer break and some people take their vacations during this time of the year. Long summertime days give us the... keep reading

Many people have described me as a human cat. I am very reserved and it costs me a lot of mental energy to open up, or break down my walls... keep reading

Arriving in a new city is always a bit nerve recking, getting installed in a new place is hard, living with an unknown family, you do not know how public... keep reading

I want to share with you the day trip we had with our Liberal Arts students to learn a bit more about Chilean history, culture and costumes in other regions... keep reading

As a Study Abroad coordinator, I think we naturally focus on practical issues when we advise students on their experience abroad: you need a visa, this is how you get... keep reading

Getting on a plane heading to an unfamiliar place can be both nerve-wracking and exciting. You are embarking in a life changing adventure, heading towards the unknown, after a pandemic... keep reading

The title of this blog post has a twofold meaning for me personally, and I'm very happy to share these news with you! The COVID pandemic forced everyone of us... keep reading

EAT Empañadas are bound to become your round-the-clock, go-to chow in Santiago. That’s because every empañada – no matter what the filling - starts with a rich, melt-in-your-mouth, flakey crust... keep reading

FALL BLOCK I - SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA San Pedro de Atacama is a small town and commune in El Loa Province, Antofagasta Region. Although known as the driest desert... keep reading

FALL BLOCK II - LA SERENA La Serena, the capital of the Coquimbo Region, was founded in 1544 and is the country’s second-oldest city. The Elqui Valley, 400 km north... keep reading

There are some studies that suggest Chileans consume more bread than any other country in the world besides Germany. A whopping 220 pounds, per person, per year. That’s a lot... keep reading

Looking for a fun, scenic activity during your study abroad adventure in Santiago? Spend a couple of hours touring Cerro San Cristobal , Santiago’s second-highest point. Heading to the top... keep reading

More than 50% of students who study abroad during college choose Europe as their destination. Why buck the trend and take the road less traveled? The question was posed to... keep reading