This podcast is brought to you by study abroad students and staff at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Listen to conversations about study abroad, travel, academic and cultural exchange, and the international experiences that inspire us to seek and learn more as we navigate this world together. Thank you for being here.
Limerick, Ireland with Olivia Surratt - Management & Deaf Studies
Join Molly Roethler in welcoming Olivia Surratt to our podcast this week! Olivia studied Management and Deaf Studies in Limerick, Ireland during the Fall 2025 Semester. In this episode we cover her classes, her travel, making friends abroad, and of course some wonderful study abroad stories. Tune in to learn more!
19 Feb 2026
University College Dublin with Jordyn Sorenson
Curious about what study abroad in Dublin, Ireland is really like? Want to learn more about University College Dublin (UCD)? Tune in to this episode of Wanderlust Wednesday to hear Jordyn Sorenson and I cover it all. We talk about all things European travel, her first time out of the country being her move to Ireland, homesickness, marketing + business courses abroad, and more.
13 Jan 2026
Wanderlust Wednesday - Florence, Italy with Ava Gustafson (Part 1)
In part one of this two-part podcast, I sit down with Ava Gustafson before she begins her study abroad experience in Florence, Italy. Ava talks about why she chose Florence, what she hopes to gain from living and studying overseas, and the mix of excitement and nerves she feels ahead of the trip. This episode captures her mindset before the journey begins, offering an honest look at her expectations, goals, and thoughts on how the experience might change her. Be sure to come back for part two, where Ava returns after studying abroad to reflect on how the experience actually shaped her and what she learned along the way.
4 Dec 2025
Wanderlust Wednesday - Barcelona, Spain with Klara DeVries
Thinking about going abroad for school? In this video, Klara talks honestly about her time studying in another country — the moments that were great, the parts that were challenging, and everything she didn’t expect. She shares the experiences that stayed with her, the people she connected with, and even the foods she still remembers.
If you’re looking for a clear, genuine perspective on what studying abroad is really like, this video offers exactly that.
30 Oct 2025
Living in Cusco, Peru with Molly Roethler
Our Marketing and Communications Assistant, Aubree Swenby, is thrilled to be bringing the Wanderlust Wednesday Podcast back — and better than ever! We’re talking all the ins and outs of study abroad — the good, the bad, and everything in between. In this episode, Molly shares her story: what went well, what didn’t, her favorite experiences, the people she met, and the foods she’ll never forget.It’s an honest, unfiltered look at what it’s really like to live and learn in another country — straight from a fellow student who’s been there.
1 Nov 2023
A Semester in Dublin Ireland: A Conversation with Siiri Truckey
Meet Siiri, a Marketing Major who studied abroad last Spring in Dublin, Ireland. Join us as we discuss Siiri’s day to day life in Dublin, her experience studying at UCD, weekend excursion, traveling to other countries while abroad, and tips for students interested.
Siiris Semester in Dublin Ireland (https://umnduluth-ieo.terradotta.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=35865)
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19 Oct 2023
International Student Teaching in Slovenia
Meet Kaleigh, a UMD integrated elementary and special education major who studied abroad in Slovenia. She participated in our International Student Teaching program developed in partnership with the UMD Education Department.
Kaleigh was a UMD Diversity in Study Abroad Scholarship (https://studyabroad.d.umn.edu/finances/financial-aid-scholarships) recipient.
18 Oct 2023
Summer Faculty-led Program in Salamanca, Spain
Meet Barbie, a non-traditional UMD student who's double majoring in elementary and special education and Spanish studies. She participated in our faculty-led Spanish Language & Culture study abroad program which was located in the UNESCO World Heritage site (https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/381/#:~:text=The%20Old%20City%20of%20Salamanca,function%20within%20the%20modern%20city.) in Salamanca, Spain. Hear about her 4-week experience during this intensive language program that took place during the summer of 2023.
Barbie was a recipient of the UMD Diversity in Study Abroad scholarship. (https://studyabroad.d.umn.edu/finances/financial-aid-scholarships)
18 Oct 2023
A Semester in South Korea
Meet Steven, a UMD psychology grad, who studied abroad fall of 2022 in Seoul, South Korea through our affiliate provider TEAN (https://teanabroad.org/) (The Education Abroad Network.)
Steven was a recipient of the UMD Diversity in Study Abroad scholarship. (https://studyabroad.d.umn.edu/finances/financial-aid-scholarships)
29 Apr 2021
Faculty-led Study Abroad Series - Jamaica: Roots & Rebellion
In this Faculty-led Study Abroad Program series episode, we’ll get to know David Woodward, one of the leaders of our “Jamaica: Roots & Rebellion” study abroad program. He has a diverse background and teaches a variety of courses in History, American Indian Studies, and African and African American Studies. This program provides the opportunity to explore cultural heritage sites that attest to the Jamaican experiences of oppression, resistance, and rebellion—while examining Jamaica’s history through literature, politics, and its world-famous music. Not only will students get to experience the beautiful island of Jamaica, but many will find the themes and content of this course very relevant today. Learn more about the course at z.umn.edu/JamaicaRoots (https://z.umn.edu/JamaicaRoots).
13 Apr 2021
Pandemic Series - Mikayla in Galway, Ireland
It's been just over a year since we brought home 68 UMD study abroad students from all over the globe. This is the second episode of our pandemic series and in this one, we’ll listen to an interview with Mikayla, a UMD Communication Sciences & Disorders student. She was abroad studying in Galway, Ireland when the pandemic hit and ultimately had to cut her study abroad experience short and come home. Hear her reflect about her time abroad, what it was like as more as more news about COVID-19 started circulating, and what her journey home was like.
6 Apr 2021
Pandemic Series - Medori in England
It's been just over a year since we brought home 68 UMD study abroad students from all over the globe. In this episode, we’ll listen to an interview with Medori, a UMD graphic design student. She was abroad when the pandemic hit and ultimately had to cut her study abroad experience short and come home. Hear her reflect about her time abroad, what it was like as more and more news about COVID-19 started circulating, and what her journey home was like.
24 Feb 2021
Faculty-led Program - Experiencing Italy: Art, Art History, & Music
In this second Faculty-led Study Abroad program series episode, we’ll introduce you to a few faculty from the UMD College of Liberal Arts. We'll meet Associate Professor Dr. Jennifer Webb and Assistant Professor Betsy Hunt from the Department of Art and Design, along with Associate Dean Dr. Jefferson Campbell who is in the Department of Music. They will talk about their exciting study abroad program opportunity that is open to students of any major, Experiencing Italy: Art, Art History, and Music which will investigate the country's rich heritage in the arts. In this episode, we’ll get to know why the program leaders love what they do, and what it is that they are most excited to teach in their course abroad.
z.umn.edu/italyartmusic (https://z.umn.edu/italyartmusic)
17 Feb 2021
Minnesota and Wisconsin meet Australia in the U.K.
Meet Kaylee, our peer advisor out of Duluth, MN, Jim out of Milwaukee, WI, and Jami tuning in from Melbourne, Australia as these good friends reminisce about their University of Birmingham study abroad experience in the U.K. They'll talk about how they chose their program, what it was like, tips, and how it impacted their lives moving forward.
studyabroad.d.umn.edu (https://studyabroad.d.umn.edu/)
10 Feb 2021
Faculty-led Study Abroad Series - Germany
Faculty-led Study Abroad Series - Germany
This is the first episode of our Faculty-led Study Abroad series in which we’ll get to know a handful of our study abroad faculty-program leaders. In this recording, hear from Dr. Kristen Hylenski, an associate professor of German Studies at UMD. She and Dr. Holly Brining will be leading two study abroad programs to Germany: Language & Culture in Germany (an immersive German language course) and Berlin: Legends, Myth, Reality (a course that focuses on the tumultuous history and vibrant culture of Berlin). Listen in to get to know Dr. Hylenski and learn about both programs!
Check out all our podcast episodes at: z.umn.edu/wanderlust-wed (//z.umn.edu/wanderlust-wed)
Study Abroad Program Web Pages:
Berlin: Legends, Myth, Reality - z.umn.edu/berlin-legend (https://z.umn.edu/berlin-legend)
Language & Culture in Germany - z.umn.edu/germanylangculture (https://z.umn.edu/germanylangculture)
3 Feb 2021
Meet Our Peer Advisors!
In this episode, meet our peer advisors: Matt, who went to New Zealand, Izzy, who studied in Australia, and Grace, went to Spain. They each went abroad for an entire semester and will talk about everything from choosing their location, what a typical day was like, and what their biggest takeaways were from their study abroad experience.
27 Jan 2021
Beckye and the British American Perspective
Beckye is from England. Our peer advisor Kaylee, met Beckye while she was studying abroad at the University of Birmingham. They’ll compare what college life is like in England to what it’s like here, and Beckye will also talk about her study abroad experience in the U.S. (as she was here when the pandemic hit).
Host: Kaylee Argo, UMD Study Abroad Peer Advisor
Guest: Beckye Williams, student at the University of Birmingham
14 Jan 2021
Wanderlust Stories from Staff
Our peer advisors Kaylee and Courtney interview four staff members at the UMD International Programs & Services office. Listen as Kim, Lyndsey, Stephanie, & Kali talk about their lived international experiences along with some tips and advice. Learn a little about the people who are ready to help you plan your adventure of a lifetime!
Hosts: Kaylee Argo & Courtney Cornelious, UMD Study Abroad Peer Advisors
Guests: IPS Staff, Lyndsey Andersen, Associate Director of Study Abroad; Stephanie Bartsch, Graphic Design & Outreach; Kim Hurst, Office Administrater; Kali Kelleher, International Student Recruiter
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