Believe it or not, summer is already almost over and it’s time for college students, freshman and upperclassmen alike, to get ready for fall semester.…
Top 5 Reasons to Study Abroad
During your time in college, you may have an opportunity to study at an institution in another country. Many college students partake in this opportunity,…
The “What I Wish I Knew about Education Abroad” List for Students
As the semester comes to an end, the majority of us are focused on surviving finals week and getting home for the holidays. However, many…
Things to Work on This Summer (Besides Your Tan)
As the semester is ending, the only thing on my mind is summer. While I wish I could spend my summer lounging around, the sad…
Study Abroad: Preparing to Come Home
Your study abroad adventure is coming to a close. You have to say goodbye to your host family and your new home and prepare to…
Study Abroad: Getting Comfortable with Your Host Family
One of the biggest challenges and most rewarding aspects of studying abroad is getting to know and become comfortable with your host family—and to have…
Longing for Language
I went to China in May. It was amazing. Everything was different—the food, the culture and of course, the language. I loved everything about it.…
Study Abroad: Eating too Much, Eating too Little
It’s like freshman year all over again…the dreaded thought of weight gain. In a foreign country with an entirely different diet than the States, it…
Spending Time in Italian Churches and Museums
As an art history major and taking an Italian Masterpieces class, lots of time is spent touring museums and visiting churches. Though spending time in…
Study Abroad in Florence: The Scary Factor
When you’re anywhere in the world, home or in a foreign country, there’s going to be danger. Crime is literally everywhere. Whether it’s gangs, robbery,…
Olympics & London Love
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few months, you’re well aware of the hoopla surrounding London, the Royal Family—Will and Miss…
Travel Study: China, Part 1
College consists of classes, papers, big games, and often, long nights—whether studying, or out experiencing the extra curricular side of things. You can spend your…
Ways to Help Pay for Your Semester Abroad
Your departure is approaching. It’s almost time to set off for your semester in a foreign country. The excitement is brewing, but there’s something nagging…
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
We have all been there, flipping through a friend’s Facebook pictures that were freshly uploaded from some glamorous city. It isn’t just a few pictures…
How to Use Your Study Abroad Experience in a Job Interview
I’ve always enjoyed traveling to new places. Whether it be a summer vacation to Disney Land or a field trip to the museum downtown. As…