Fall 2025 Spotlight Blogs
Are you curious about what life is like studying at San Francisco State University as an international exchange student? Read some stories from current and past international exchange students.
Fall 2025
The difference between education at SFSU and back home by Katie Bell
Weekend Escapes from San Francisco by Hanna Smith
The Benefits of Studying Abroad and Making the Most of Your Experience by Keshav Bhatt
Watching MLB in San Francisco by Misato Monguchi
A Taste of Home: How I Beat Homesickness with Asian Food by Seoyoung Cho
Ocean Beach Run by Jim Pettenon
The benefits of studying abroad and making the most of your experience by Evie Copeland
My Museum Adventures in San Francisco by Patience Musuya
My First Halloween in the U.S. (Spoiler: It flopped, but not really) by Maxin Haering
Spring 2025 Blogs
First week in San Francisco: Cultural Shock and How to Deal with It by Milana Sokolova
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Adjusting from Japan to SF: Classes, Language, Food, & Homesickness
Spring 2025 Blogs
San Francisco Day 1 by Jim Pettenon
Life in San Francisco as an SFSU Student: A Vibrant Experience by Carolina Varela Lopez
Tips for Staying Physically and Mentally Healthy Abroad by Aiden Stringfellow
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad by Alexia Ernberg
First Impressions of My Exchange by Aden Stringfellow
Budgeting While Studying Abroad by Ewen Rousseau
Student-Approved: Top 10 Places to Explore On and Off Campus by Milana Sokolova
How Studying Abroad in San Francisco Changed Me by Alexia Ernberg
My study abroad experience at SF State: An incredible adventure by Aiden Stringfellow
Fall 2024 Blogs
Five things I wish I knew before coming to San Francisco
Stepping Into the Exchange Student Life in the SFSU: My Journey to Making Friends
Spring 2024 Blogs
Reaping the Benefits of Being a Gator
Everything an SFSU Exchange Student Should Know Before Coming to SF State
Why San Francisco State University is the Ultimate Destination for International Students
Beyond Borders: A Guide to Embracing the Unfamiliar Connections Abroad
A French Student's First Days at SF State
From Windmills to Skylines: Navigating the American Lifestyle
Spring 2025 Blogs
Making the Most of Your Time Abroad
Tips for Navigating Life in SF by Deya Golding
The Benefits of Studying Abroad and Making the Most of Your Experience by Sara de Diego
A Brit in San Francisco: Finding My Way Through Rugby, Food, Fitness, and the Wild Outdoors
Exploring San Francisco on a Budget by Alexia Ernberg
Best Hikes of the Bay Area by Sara de Diego
A Weekend in San Francisco by Thomas Weber
Navigating San Francisco by Julia de Oliveira
Making American Friends by Pablo Greco
Fall 2024 Blogs
My First Few Weeks in San Francisco
San Francisco: An Introduction
Solo Date Ideas in San Francisco: Embrace Your Own Company
Campus Recreation: A Perfect Day of Kayaking & Painting
Spring 2024 Blogs
10 Things to Do in San Francisco When it is Raining
Exploring the Charms of San Francisco: Must-See Spots (part 1)
Exploring the Charms of San Francisco: Must-See Spots (part 2)
Spring 2025 Blogs
A Weekend in New Orleans by Ana Mañana
Fall 2024 Blogs
A Journey to Yellowstone National Park
Weekend Getaway to Santa Cruz and Monterey
Going on Trips near San Francisco: Las Vegas
Bay Area Walks: Ranked from Most to Least Accessible
Spring 2024 Blogs
Trip to Santa Cruz: Experiences on the California Coast
Trip to San Jose and Santa Cruz by Riding Caltrain
4 Day Road Trip Itinerary for Traveling Highway 1
My Wonderful Day Trip to Sausalito
Mount Diablo: Your Next Alternative Viewing Point of the Golden Gate Bridge
Spring 2025 Blogs
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American Fast Food: How to Avoid Disappointment
Exploring San Francisco’s Chinatown and the Fortune Cookie Factory
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Holidays in Spain: A Cultural and Festive Experience by Lola Perez
Celebrating Holidays in the UK: A Guide from an Exchange Student in America by Deya Golding
“Un été français”: french summer by Thomas Weber
Fall 2024 Blogs
Holiday in my home country- South Korea
Traveling the U.S. with Frontier Airlines GOWild Pass