A few months ago, a friend shared with me his anxiety about moving to another state for school. He was thrilled to attend his dream university but also afraid of not fitting in, of being far from everything familiar and feeling lonely. Since I’ve lived far from home several times, he asked for my advice. My name is Marine. I’m a full-time student at Santa Barbara City College, and I’m from France.

When you think about studying abroad, there are some cities that just instantly capture your imagination and Rome is definitely one of them. It’s the kind of place that seems to live in every history book, movie and travel dream. You’ve probably seen photos of the Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum online a hundred times, but somehow they never lose that sense of wonder. Rome is not just another destination, it’s a city where every corner feels like it has a story to tell! With

As this chapter is soon coming to an end this week, there are little words and big emotions when reflecting on the last 10 weeks abroad.

The group moved on from London to Paris and Savannah is exploring, enjoying and appreciating the European lifestyle, art and culture.

It has been three weeks since beginning this trip to London and every day I am faced with both amazing changes and challenges of this still unfamiliar world surrounding me. To my surprise the city of London is quite literally the largest city I have ever encountered.

As the days creep closer to this new adventure abroad, my mind begins to race with both anticipation and nerve. In the upcoming days a whole new world will have just opened up for myself and the other students included. I think anyone on this journey could possibly agree the level of excitement exceeds expectations and what words can describe.

Study Abroad Alumni Lana Elmore picked one destination that's on many bucket lists and that she was able to travel to more than once!

Jasmine's journey through Vienna and Germany so far.

SBCC Student Paul Dodson reflects on his time it Tokyo. Between the sprawling city streets, vibrant lights, and culture Japan is definitely one of the most beautiful places to be this time (or frankly any time) of year.

Ciao a tutti dalla Sicilia!! My name is Mia Naomi, I am a Santa Barbara girl born and raised, a biology major transferring to UCSB this fall 2025, an avid swimmer and lover of the outdoors and today I will be sharing with you my time so far in Sicily Italy!!

This past semester at Santa Barbara City College has been my greatest experience of school yet.  No surprise, as I experienced school...

Noah reflects on the here and now, the reality of his existence in Rome. And thus, here we are. Among the things I thought I was ready for on this trip, I couldn't have imagined I'd be even more ready to go home. Three months in a foreign country does that to a man.

Kyoto's Sakura season, greenery, water colors, neon lights, and paper cranes On the first warm and sunny day in Kyoto I went on a run,...

It's a struggle. I write this the week of our Italian midterm and I have no idea what I'm going to do aside from study my little butt...

Studying abroad has been an exhilarating, life-changing experience, as everyone told me.

It's kind of hard, as a New Worlder, to parse the history of Rome in my head as I walk to and from school.

Kyoto, Japan. A city of tradition, history, and tranquility. Believe it or not, my happy accident of studying abroad.

Official program blogger and English major Noah Manzarek-Naghi shares his preparation for the program in Rome.

SBCC student Denise Kakuk shares a favorite destination that she would like to visit as well as some of her family history.

SBCC Natural History professor Matt Kay is sharing his favorite destination with us. Hint: Flamingos like to hang out there.