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36 Hours in Playa Jacó
For our second weekend, we had Friday, Saturday, and Sunday free. After our previous weekend hiking through the mountains, we decided a quick beach trip would be super fun. One day after class, we all grabbed coffee, sat down together, and planned/booked everything (I was surprised at how quickly we got it done). Playa Jacó…
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Carson Mulvey | Japan
Waseda UniversityComputer Science | Math | Japanese Why did you select your study abroad program?My first exposure to Waseda University was through discovering a student-run music club that posted a YouTube cover playing “betcover!!,” one of my favorite Japanese bands. Later, I found Waseda had a variety of clubs that would not only give me…
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Natasha Counts | Turkey
UF in Istanbul – Urban Studies from the Perspective of the Global SouthHealth Science | Pathogenesis | Family, Youth, & Community Sciecnes Why did you select your study abroad program?I originally planned to pursue a program with a more direct healthcare focus. However, my application timing, personal goals, and interests led me to UF in…
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Learning To Miss A Few Trains
An opportunity like this is one I’ve been dreaming about since I was twelve years old: a month living in London. The moment we landed at Heathrow, I was buzzing with excitement. Somehow, despite barely sleeping on the flight over, I had enough energy to power an entire city block. I was ready to dive…
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First 2 Weeks Down: Culture Shocks
Today marks 2 weeks down, 4 more to go. I can’t decide whether it’s going fast or slow. The weeks can occasionally feel a little long since it is service learning and class, but the weekends definitely fly by. I wanted to share some of the “culture shocks” I have felt so far. I feel…
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A Weekend in Monteverde
On our first full weekend in Costa Rica, our entire program traveled to Monteverde. The drive was so scenic, and I recommend bringing headphones and getting a window seat on the ride there. Also, some people got slightly sick on the drive on the narrow, windy roads up the mountain, so that is something to…
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UF in Brussels – European Studies: Day One (05/23/2026)
Good day to all. The time has come for my first-ever blog post! Thank you for giving it a shot! My journey to Brussels began in Tampa, Florida. I woke up at seven in the morning to finalize my luggage and head to the airport. My cousin and I took a quick but boring flight…
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Lucas Nadeau | Ireland
UF in Ireland – Internship & Global CulturePolitical Science | History Political Communications Why did you select your study abroad program?I knew I wanted to travel to Ireland after learning so much about it’s history in my university classes. This program specifically allows me to work with the Museum of Childhood, which in itself is…
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Jayden Weiss | England
UF in London – Vampire and Empire LondonEnglish | Political Science | Public Relations Why did you select your study abroad program?In my junior year of high school, I found myself standing in Leicester Square, right in front of the statue of William Shakespeare that sits at its center. My grandmother had gifted me a…
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First Days Living the “Pura Vida”
Wow. I honestly traveled to Costa Rica not knowing what to expect. I have never traveled to Latin or South America, so I was a bit nervous for this adventure but also so excited. I flew out of Miami Airport with a direct flight to San José, which was much easier for me than taking…
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