Arianne Milosavljevic’s family is from overseas. They’ve always placed a huge emphasis on her to get out into the world to open her mind and realize that her way of life isn’t the only one and to just enjoy all she can. All this is what inspired her to study abroad through Adventist College Abroad and attend Seminar Schloss Bogenhofen in Austria. 

As a sophomore pre-nursing student, Arianne chose a great time to study abroad. 

How did you decide which ACA school to attend? 

I wanted to go to a school in Europe because there are so many countries nearby, which makes it easier to travel to many places over vacations and such. I ended up deciding on Bogenhofen because Spanish and French are already familiar to me, and I wanted to experience something I never had before.

How are classes and learning the language going?

The classes are going really well. I honestly am so grateful for my professors and people who are willing to practice with my VERY beginner German – it makes improving so much easier.

Describe your typical day there. 

I usually get up at 6 am and go to the gym, and from there, I have breakfast at 7- and get ready for classes that start at 8:30 am and go until 13:20. Then it is lunch time and homework and just hanging out with friends or going out somewhere. Dinner is at 6 p.m., and afterward is volleyball practice, orchestra, or choir- depending on the day.

What cities have you visited and are planning to see next? 

Thus far this year, I’ve been privileged to visit Salzburg (where Sound of Music was filmed), Vienna, Munich, Frankfurt, Graz, and the South of France. I’m planning on visiting the UK, Italy, and definitely some of the Balkans. 

What have been your favorite things so far about studying abroad? 

Just getting to be a sponge is amazing. It’s a humbling experience feeling like a baby all of the time, but really, once I embraced it, I’m so grateful to just learn from those around me.

What three words describe your time there?

Adventure, blessing, hilarious

What would you say to someone who is interested in ACA?

Go. Don’t think too hard about it- you will never be this age and have this much freedom, and you can always do multiple schools for different quarters. There are so many resources, scholarships, and people willing to help- just do the thing. You won’t regret going, but you will regret not knowing what could’ve been.