Study Abroad

Harper used her time studying abroad in London to begin the research for her senior seminar class. Using the archives and libraries of London allowed her to access a broad range of materials for her work on "Poor Law and Sanitary Practices in Victorian England."

In Fall 2025, Professor Upchurch offered FSU students the opportunity to do a History-Intensive semester at FSU’s London Study Center. In this interview, Andy and Nathaniel share their experiences of taking History classes in London.

Daniel spent part of last summer excavating in the ancient town of Hippos, one of the ten Hellenized cities set up by the Roman General Pompey Magnus. In this interview, he describes his experiences on the dig.

Megan Groninger (FSU Ph.D. 2023) discusses how a study abroad stay in undergrad changed her professional life. Spending a semester in England turned her into a British historian; a visit to a historic site influenced her choice of M.A. thesis and Ph.D. dissertation topic.

Daniel Eide (FSU B.S. History 2025) enjoyed his study abroad experience so much - he went twice! His advice to others is "Go! It is such an eye-opening experience."

Find out what it is like to spend your days on a hillside in Tuscany digging up Etruscan, Roman or medieval Italian remains.

In this article, History major Kyan describes how studying abroad changed his life. His advice to others: "Go with a purpose." Seek out places to visit that will help you in the future.

History major Abbigail spent a semester at Seoul National University in South Korea through FSU's Global Exchanges program. Her advice to students thinking of studying abroad: "It might seem daunting, but after a few weeks you will not want to leave."

History major Ashley Krupa spent two weeks in Croatia and Bosnia this past summer as part of a semester-long course on “Security and Cooperation in Southeastern Europe,” which combined travel with research and academic coursework.

History major Kieran talks about learning Polish in Krakow, Poland and his travels through the country in search of Polish history.