Studying abroad brings all sorts of new love into your life…and sometimes even brings you a partner! Elena Cooper ’25 G’26 and Mason Burley ’27 first met on a short term program, “Experiencing Education in Rural and Urban Settings in Kenya,” and have been traveling the world together ever since. They talked to Emma and Delaney about showing each other their respective study abroad host cities - London and Wroclaw - and how it feels to navigate periods of long distance. Tune in now to feel the love for travel and the people we meet along the way!

Music, theater, art and so much more give students studying abroad a gateway into new cultures. Rachel DuBrow ’28 and Greta Kirby ’26 join the pod this week to share their experiences immersing themselves in the arts of Santiago, Strasbourg and London! Listen now to learn about how music illustrates a place’s history, seeing Jonathan Bailey in Richard II on the West End, bringing American theater to Strasbourg, and so much more. Get inspired for the incredible experiences you can have when you study abroad!

One of the most exciting and meaningful aspects of travel is eating authentic, local food. Ava Downey ’26 and Elena Cooper ’25 G’26 join the pod this week to talk about all their favorite culinary adventures during their studies abroad. They talk about breaking fast during Ramadan in Morocco, sharing cake and tea after kayaking through Stockholm, family meals in Kenya, and so much more. The group dives into beverages, too, sharing stories about special tea and coffee cultures. Listen now to take a culinary journey around the world!