Student blogs offer a firsthand look at what it’s really like to study abroad. Written by students participating in Temple-led and partner programs around the world, these stories share real experiences, reflections, and insights to help future students explore their options and prepare for their own time abroad. Explore the profiles below and visit the Education Abroad Global Storytellers blog to hear directly from students who’ve been there.
Global Storytellers
Global Storytellers are student bloggers who share their study abroad experiences through written posts, photos, and creative reflections. Participants represent Temple overseas campuses, faculty-led programs, exchange programs, and external partner programs, offering a wide range of destinations and perspectives.
Experiencing life in a foreign country is something most people will never get the chance to do. After being given that opportunity through Temple University’s study abroad program, I have become incredibly grateful for both the experience itself and everything that has come with it.
Bailey Wallace
Global Storyteller
Studying abroad continues to teach me to slow down and observe more carefully. Being able to see, feel, and move through these spaces has changed my perspective entirely.
Ketaki Kurwalkar
Global Storyteller
Global Storytellers
Temple Rome Culture & Identity Envoys
Envoys explore Roman culture beyond the classroom through curated cultural experiences and excursions. Their blog posts focus on reflection, identity, and gaining a deeper understanding of everyday life in Rome.
Rome has been, in the past half a month, everything I have expected and some things that I did not. The last thing that I expected to find, though, was hope.
Gloria Bao
Culture and Identity Envoy
This experience was exactly what I needed as I am starting my semester abroad. As travelers, it is significant that we try to be respectful and give back to the country that welcomes us.
Keisha Henriquez
Culture and Identity Envoy
Temple Rome Envoys
Global Green Grant Recipients
Global Green Grant recipients document sustainability-focused projects and initiatives abroad, highlighting environmental issues, community engagement, and responsible global learning.
While studying in Japan, it’s important to embrace sustainability without letting it overshadow the fun of being abroad. Experience all Japan has to offer while respecting the environment there as you would in your home country.
Nina Penny
Global Green Grant Recipient
Returned Students: Share Your Experience
If you are a returned student, tell us about your experience overseas! Your stories are key to inspire and encourage other students to study abroad. Share your story by filling out the form below and submitting photos, videos, participating in interviews or a featured profile on our social media. Contact study.abroad@temple.edu for any questions!
