Study abroad brings an enriching experience to students’ academic and personal lives. This narrative
essay relays two students’ experiences with study abroad sojourns and touches upon their technology
use during their study abroad as recounted in semi-structured interviews. Details of their cultural
experiences and reflections thereof as well as the impact these experiences had on their lives are
presented. Student participation in study abroad semesters is increasing each year. Understanding
previous students’ experience studying abroad, how this impacted their studies and life afterwards can
inform decision making of other students considering this option. Additionally, awareness of the
technologies used to stay in touch with those at home informs administrative and technical decisions for
institutions to consider.