Abroad Life

Podcast: Identity Abroad with Syracuse Abroad

Syracuse Abroad has launched a podcast! These episodes are designed to help you learn more about study abroad and tell new student stories from across a variety of destinations, majors and experiences. Check out the episodes on your preferred platform.

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Ciao! My name is Polina, and I am studying archite

Ciao! My name is Polina, and I am studying architecture. On this #flashbackfriday , I am remembering my survey trip to Venice I went on with my class during my semester in Florence!

One of the unique opportunities we have in architecture is to all travel together to study buildings in different cities while abroad. Venice was one of my personal favorites. The colder weather of November meant the city was less busy, but even more beautiful with Christmas lights. Venice is filled with many hidden nooks and little canal bridges that hold the true magic of these islands.

#wherewillyougo #syracuseabroadflorence

Recap of our bites and insights event last night w

Recap of our bites and insights event last night with our global ambassadors! Our GAs loved talking to you all was and remember to keep applying for fall programs!

#syracuseabroad #wherewillyougo #studyabroad

Hi! My name is Mahima and I’m a sophomore majori

Hi! My name is Mahima and I’m a sophomore majoring in Art History with a minor in French! For #meetanambassadormonday, I’ll be reflecting on my time abroad in Strasbourg, France.

I always knew I wanted to study abroad, but I was quite unsure of where I wanted to go. I chose Strasbourg because it seemed like a place that I wouldn’t normally think of visiting, and I wanted to experience something totally new. I had the amazing opportunity to study abroad for my first semester freshman year which was the best decision I have ever made. I met some of my best friends abroad and created memories that’ll last me a lifetime.

Some of my favorite memories come from simply wandering around the city and taking advantage of what it had to offer. From getting a warm cup of tea at Le Thé des Muses, or visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral, oh and of course walking through the famous Christmas markets and buying all kinds of unique trinkets and sweets. We also had many events hosted at the Syracuse center such as making crepes and decorating a Christmas tree, which brought our program closer together, making it feel like a real family.

Of course, so many of my best memories came from the traveling I did. I’ll never the intense journey I made to Bucharest or the memories I made in Rome or all the cool things our program did in Munich. Being able to travel around Europe was an experience I will forever be grateful for.

If you ever get the chance to go abroad, take it. It’ll be the best decision of your life; you will learn so many things and meet and become friends with people you never thought you would find. I am so very grateful I was able to go abroad, and I wouldn’t change it for the world.

Apply now for fall 2026 programs at suabroad.syr.e

Apply now for fall 2026 programs at suabroad.syr.edu! Explore our fall only programs like Santiago, Florence, Strasbourg, Madrid, and more!

#orangeabroad #wherewillyougo #syracuse

Heading abroad in the Spring or interested in stud

Heading abroad in the Spring or interested in studying abroad? Grab a bite and have your study abroad questions answered by alumni of our Syracuse Abroad programs – our Global Ambassadors.

This is a great opportunity to meet the people you’ll be studying abroad with, receive suggestions for the best spots to explore and more!

Pizza, wings and refreshments will be served!

🗓️ November 18 | 6-7:30pm
📍 Bird Library 114

coucou!! my name is ia. i am originally from somer

coucou!! my name is ia. i am originally from somerville, ma and i am a political science and french double major at kenyon college. this semester i am studying at @syracuseustrasbourg 🥨

i am currently taking three classes at the syracuse villa: politics of the eu, an ir class on turkey, and a communications of the eu class. i am also taking two classes at sciencespo strasbourg; communication politique et gouvernant des opinions and cinema du xxeme siècle.

i also have an internship with the permanent representation of mexico at the council of europe. Make sure to tune in to my insta takeover today! i will be taking you through a very busy day in my life.

bisous💋

Hi! My name is Carlee Brew and I am a senior major

Hi! My name is Carlee Brew and I am a senior majoring in chemistry. For today’s #meetanambassadormonday, I will be reflecting on my spring semester in Madrid, Spain! It was the best decision of my life.

I always knew I wanted to study abroad in Madrid because of its rich culture, but I had no idea how much it would impact me. I was able to learn SO MUCH about the world around me and how independent I could be. I was able to really immerse myself in Madrid while I was abroad and came away with my best friends for life.

My favorite memories come from exploring around my city. Whether it was a Wednesday afternoon thrifting in Malasaña, a Sunday morning at the lake in retiro park, a day spent at the royal palace (which I visited 3 times), or a walk around the colorful streets of chueca, everyday was a chance to explore. In addition to my time spent in Madrid, I am so grateful for the accessibility of traveling while studying abroad. Ill never forget my overnight bus to Lisbon, which ended up being one of the most incredible trips of my life, or the train from Vienna to Salzburg where I got to see the mountains I’d been looking for my whole life. Every place I got the chance to visit was just as beautiful and fulfilling as I’d ever imagined, and it was truly a dream come true to say I got to see so much of Europe at only 21 years old.

If you have the opportunity to study abroad, my advice is always to go for it. It completely changed my life for the better and I cannot wait for the day I get to go back to my old home💌 Todo mi amor por Madrid, siempre.

5 things to know before applying to fall programs!

5 things to know before applying to fall programs! Applications open November 15 at 9:00am!

#syracuseabroad #wherewillyougo #orangeabroad

Hi everyone! My name is Jackie Arbogast @jackiearb

Hi everyone! My name is Jackie Arbogast @jackiearbs, and I am a senior Television, Radio, & Film student at @newhousesu with minors in Creative Writing and Spanish.

Happy #flashbackfriday! I studied abroad in Spring ‘25 at the Madrid Center (@syracusemadrid) in Spain! 🇪🇸 I was luckily able to finish my Spanish minor while abroad and utilize my Spanish by being immersed in the language while talking to locals. This was one of the primary reasons why I wanted to study abroad in Spain, as I have been studying Spanish for a long time and wanted to learn the language and culture together! The classes I took were SPA 428–Spanish in Context, SPA 459—Contemporary Spanish Cinema, SPA 400– De Madrid al Cielo: Urban Experience, and ENG 320—Hemingway in Spain 🗺.

In this post, I want to highlight traveling in Spain, and what my favorite things became while there! I traveled throughout Madrid, to Córdoba, Toledo, Valencia, Sevilla, El Escorial, Mallorca, and Barcelona. The Spanish transit system is fantastic, and it led me to all of these beautiful places! After traveling to all of these places, here are my favorites:
Favorite places in Spain: Madrid (of course) & Córdoba 🇪🇸
Favorite food/restaurant: LaLinas Tapas y Bravas 🥘
Favorite places near the Institute: Mercadona, Açai San, Good News Coffee, Troa Librerías, & Pink’s 📚🧘‍♀️🥪🍵
Favorite sweet treat: Churrería Chocolateria 1902, for their churros con chocolate 🍫
Favorite places to shop: Chueca and Chamartín 🛍
Favorite museum: Museo del Prado 🖼
Favorite park: Campo del Moro 🏞

I also wanted to highlight being with a host family, whom I lucked out with! I got incredible home-cooked meals every day, and I got to spend a lot of quality time with them, where they showed me some places they loved, and shared meals with me. If you are curious about living with a host family, take the chance!

I hope you decide to travel abroad —it was one of the best decisions I ever made!

#syracuseabroad #orangeabroad #wherewillyougo

$2,000 toward your study abroad program? Yes, plea

$2,000 toward your study abroad program? Yes, please! 💸 🌍

All students enrolling in the Santiago Center and Exploring Central Europe programs for the fall 2026 semester will automatically receive an award of $2,000 applied directly to program costs, no additional application needed!

📢 Get ready - applications open on November 15

¡Buenos días! My name is Michela Wallach and I’m a junior Television, Radio, and Film major studying abroad in Madrid this semester. I chose @syracuseumadrid for my study abroad location because of its diverse and vibrant neighborhoods, and for the chance to immerse myself in a spanish speaking enviornment. One of my favorite things about the city is how easy the public transportation is which makes the entire city so accessible by bus and metro!!

Here I’m taking Spanish 4 (SPA 202), Smashing Sterotypes in Spanish Advertising (COM 350), Arts of Spain (HOA 209), and Energizing Europe: Politics of Energy and Sustainability (PSC 300). I also had the opportunity to take the Marine Ecology Seminar which has been the highlight of my abroad experience by far. I have never had a more immersive learning experience with the best teachers shoutout Monica and Amelia. 🤿🪼🫶

If you want to see more, stay tuned for my takeover today to ask any questions if you have them! 🇪🇸

Hi everyone! My name is Kiera Walsh (@kiierawalsh)

Hi everyone! My name is Kiera Walsh (@kiierawalsh), and I am currently studying abroad in Florence Italy through @syracuseuflorence 🍊

I am a junior at Syracuse University studying Political Science and LSP in @maxwellschoolsu, with a minor in Piano and Vocal Jazz (@su_vpa @setnor_su), and Sociology (@suartsciences).

Here in Florence, I'm taking Italian 101 (obvi!), contemporary politics and the return of religion, classic mythology, renaissance art and architecture, and Italian wines in context. I'm having so much fun in all my classes, but I think renaissance art is my favorite. It's so cool to walk through centuries of history every day, and I love being able to study the priceless artifacts that are housed in various museums here in Florence.

I chose to come to Florence because I had never been to Italy before, and I really wanted to immerse myself in an entirely new culture, which has been SO much fun!! I've loved learning how to live like a local, appreciating all Italian culture. Every day, I am so grateful to be here, and I couldn't recommend it more!!!

I've been on tons of weekend trips, and they've all been wonderful, but I was in Dublin for a few days over midterm break, and I have to say that was my all-time favorite. I'm super Irish, so being in Ireland is just my favorite thing in the world!! That being said, I'm super happy to be back in Florence.

Be sure to tune into my story takeover today, and ask any questions you have!! I'm so excited to share my day with you all 🇮🇹

#abroad #syracuse #italy #florence #student #studyabroad #semesterabroad #su #goorange #italian #europe #firenze

CHALK THE QUAD & SHARE YOU ABROAD MEMORIES Come j

CHALK THE QUAD & SHARE YOU ABROAD MEMORIES

Come join us to chalk the quad with abroad-inspired drawings on the pavement!

All students are welcome to create colorful images that represent their study abroad experience.

Chalk will be supplied to all participants and will be available for pick up in front of Carnegie Library.

Thursday, November 6 | 10:30am-1pm
Shaw Quad

Hi everyone! My name is Haylee Hutson, and I’m c

Hi everyone! My name is Haylee Hutson, and I’m currently a senior double majoring in marketing and entrepreneurship at @whitmanatsu. For today’s #meetanambassadormonday, I’ll be talking about my trip abroad during the Spring 2025 semester, I studied abroad in Florence, Italy, at our @syracuseuflorence campus.

I originally chose to go to Florence because I knew it was a hub for flourishing culture. In Florence, you’re constantly surrounded by centuries of beautiful art and history. One of my favorite classes was Art, Science, and Technology during Renaissance Florence (HOA 300.4). This class gave me the opportunity to see some niche Florence sites that I wouldn’t have discovered on my own. I genuinely enjoyed the material, and it was amazing to see in person the very things we were discussing in class.

Another main reason I chose Florence is because of Italy’s geographically diverse terrain and its proximity to other countries. Italy has it all. Whether you want to go to a big city, a beach town, the mountains, or the countryside. Plus, Italy is close to other exciting destinations such as Switzerland, Czech Republic, France, etc. Some of my favorite memories include paragliding in Interlaken, Switzerland, and touring the Colosseum in Rome.

I think about my experience abroad often, and can say wholeheartedly that it was the best decision I’ve ever made. I made so many wonderful friends who share my love for travel, and I even reunited with them recently! I wanted to become a global ambassador because I truly love talking about my time abroad, and I believe it can be a transformative experience for anyone. I personally learned to be more independent, responsible, and confident in my ability to handle any situation.

If you have the opportunity to go abroad, I highly recommend it. It completely changed my whole outlook on myself and on life in general. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions!

#syracuseabroad #meetanambassadormonday #wherewillyougo #orangeabroad

Thank you for visiting us, Dr. Mauricio Paredes!

Thank you for visiting us, Dr. Mauricio Paredes!

To learn more about the Santiago, Chile program, visit suabroad.syr.edu!

#syracuseabroad #wherewillyougo

Happy #FlashbackFriday! 🌎 My name is Megan Hol

Happy #FlashbackFriday! 🌎

My name is Megan Hollander, and I’m a senior nutrition major (‘26) in @sufalkcollege. Last semester (Spring ‘25), I had the amazing opportunity to study abroad in Santiago, Chile, at our very own @syracusesantiago campus 🇨🇱.

When I wasn’t in class at two of the top universities in the country, @ucatolicaoficial and @udp_cl, you could find me traveling across Chile’s most beautiful destinations ✈️.

One of the places you can’t miss while in Chile is San Pedro de Atacama, the driest desert in the world. We started our trip by exploring Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley) at sunset, where we walked around its breathtaking, moon-like terrain. The next morning, we headed to the El Tatio Geysers before sunrise, standing at an altitude of over 14,000 ft. We spent the rest of our trip floating in the salty lagoons, wandering around the incredible town of San Pedro de Atacama, and stargazing under one of the clearest skies in the world 💫.

The climate, culture, and scenery of the Atacama Desert are absolutely breathtaking, showing the diversity of Chile’s stunning terrain! Feel free to reach out @megan.hollander if you have any questions, and I hope you add San Pedro de Atacama to your bucket list! 🎞️

#SyracuseAbroad #OrangeAbroad #WhereWillYouGo

Recap of Lessons from the South: Dictatorships and

Recap of Lessons from the South: Dictatorships and Resilience in Latin America panel discussion!

Hii! My name is Ohemaa(@ohemaa_asibuo )and I’m a

Hii! My name is Ohemaa(@ohemaa_asibuo )and I’m an International Relations junior studying in Santiago, Chile with @syracuseusantiago I am currently taking Política y Poder and Spanish at @ucatolicaoficial as well as dictatorship classes through the Santiago center. As part of my fellowship with Tyler center and Lender global I am also interning at the Museum of Memory and Human Rights where I am working on a research project about human rights violations during the dictatorship.

I am super excited to take you all along with me throughout my day and feel free to leave any questions about the Santiago center or studying abroad on the story!

Recent alumni from @syracuseusantiago share their

Recent alumni from @syracuseusantiago share their favorite parts of the program!

#syracuseabroad #chile #wherewillyougo

Hi! I’m Jude Bazerman (@jbaz1), and I’m a seni

Hi! I’m Jude Bazerman (@jbaz1), and I’m a senior studying Broadcast/Digital Journalism and Geography at SU. I’m an active member of CitrusTV, the Geography honor society, and have run my own podcast series in the past. I went abroad to London this past spring.

Going abroad is something I reflect on often. It was without a doubt the most adventurous time of my life. I saw countless new places, learned about so many cultures, and most importantly learned so much about myself. I was fortunate enough to travel most weekends and take numerous day trips around the UK during the week, but London was still my favorite. Syracuse London offered numerous programming opportunities, including field trips around the city through class, free tickets to plays and musicals, and the opportunity to work with local businesses around London.

While I truly enjoyed all of my trips, the memory I want to highlight from my time abroad is my day trip from London to Brighton and the Seven Sisters Cliffs. I did nearly all of my day trips by myself, and this one was no different. I spent the first part of the day exploring Brighton and relaxing on the beach. By the afternoon, I was tired. But I knew I wanted to see the nearby Seven Sisters Cliffs (because when would I ever have the chance again?). The only way to get there was the bus, and because it was rush hour, we were stuck in bumper to bumper traffic for just under an hour.

When we finally got to the cliffs, the sun was beginning to set, and I still had an uphill hike ahead of me. Right as the sun was setting, I made it to the top and got to see one of the most amazing sunsets of my life with the stunning backdrop of the cliffs’ natural beauty. It’s important to take advantage of every opportunity you have while abroad, and I’m so happy I did!

#meetanambassadormonday #suabroad #london #abroad #unitedkingdom #orangeabroad #wherewillyougo #syracuseabroad

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