08/21/2026
Hi everyone! Welcome to Day 5 of my Instagram takeover for the German ISU Program in Kassel!
After sharing some of my favorite moments from this trip, I wanted to take a little time today to talk about why I think studying abroad is such an incredible opportunity—and why you should consider doing it too!
Studying abroad isn’t only about traveling. It’s also about stepping outside of your comfort zone. You learn how to navigate unfamiliar places, communicate with people who may speak a different language, become more independent, and discover things about yourself that you may not have known before.
As a fine arts student, this experience has also given me so much inspiration. Being surrounded by different architecture, museums, history, and culture has allowed me to see art from a completely different perspective.
There have definitely been moments when things felt unfamiliar or challenging, but those moments have made the experience even more meaningful. You realize that it’s okay to be nervous, make mistakes, and not know exactly what you’re doing at first.
So, if you’re a student thinking about studying abroad, take the opportunity! Apply for the program, ask questions, talk to professors, and don’t let fear hold you back. You don’t have to know exactly what every day will look like—you just have to be willing to take that first step.
This trip has given me memories, friendships, experiences, and stories that I know I’ll be talking about for years to come. I’m so grateful that I had the opportunity to study in Kassel, Germany, and I hope that by sharing my experience, I can encourage someone else to take the leap and have an adventure of their own.
If you’ve ever thought about studying abroad, let this be your sign to GO!
Thanks for following along with my takeover, and I can’t wait to share more of this adventure with you! Tschüss!