High School Semester Abroad Blog

Moving to a new country can be incredibly daunting; add getting used to a new school system on top of that, and study abroad can seem overwhelming. Before I left,...keep reading

Today, April 25, is Anzac Day, a day celebrating the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps and the true Anzac spirit. 104 years ago, the Anzacs landed at Gallipoli with...keep reading

The combo trip of Ronda/Málaga is one of the spring trips for the HSA program. Why this combo? Ronda is one of the most beautiful and visited villages in Andalucía...keep reading

You know that you’re with the right host family when you’re home away from home is with them. My fabulous host family, the Sakurayashiki family. Has from day one been...keep reading

If I were Bon Jovi, I'd continue with a "Woah, we're livin' on a prayer," but (fortunately) I am not Bon Jovi. That's probably for the best...Regardless, that sentiment rings...keep reading

This past weekend, I attended an event in Toulouse called Carnival! My host mom explained that there was a parade with floats and music, so I decided to ask my...keep reading

Hey y'all! Tuesday, March 26, marks 10 weeks since I first stepped foot in Australia. I can't believe it's been that long already...In that time, I have tasted some of...keep reading

The procrastination for writing my first blog post has lasted six months, but better late than never! Writing about experiences abroad is important, as many students considering foreign exchange look...keep reading

Hello everyone! I’m Sofia and I live in Madrid. I’ve recently been filled with new motivation and inspiration. Because of this I’m going to start blogging— 3/4 of the way...keep reading

At the end of February, our High School Abroad in Chile participants took a day trip to Santiago, the capital of Chile. The group visited La Moneda Palace, where the...keep reading