I was jetlagged, achy and worst of it all – I was starving. After a night of not sleeping all that well, I was in the middle of an Austrian market at 9 in the morning, my head spinning as I tried to decipher exactly if what I had in my hand was yogurt or […]
How to Make Friends with Locals That point in your semester, year or month abroad inevitably comes when you realize that outside of your actual language classes, the only time you’re practicing the language you came abroad to learn is when you’re ordering your coffee in the morning on your way to class. Other than […]
Voy! City Guides Series* *All City Guides are added to periodically to stay up to date with the latest information available Prague Only have a weekend or a couple of days off of work or classes and don’t think you’ll have time to enjoy all of what Prague has to offer? Not so fast! While it […]
How to Keep Relationships Healthy While Away Getting accepted into a study abroad program means winning a mini-break from your day-to-day life. You get to live in another country, explore beautiful landscapes, meet new people and then, finally, you’ll return home. What you may sometimes forget amidst all the excitement, and hustle and bustle, is […]
Hostels: An Excellent Option for Budget Travelers! Whether it be to discover a new culture, eat a new cuisine, or simply visit a new destination, travel is truly amazing in many different ways. But with all these amazing experiences comes cost. Now, when I traveled and backpacked different parts of the world, my main focus […]
Should colleges and universities be concerned with low minority participation rates in study abroad? If the answer isn’t immediately obvious, then this article is for you. Minorities and Study Abroad Access and educational equity are major issues in college and university life. Minorities, especially, are often unable to afford extracurricular programs and activities that greatly […]
Thinking about studying a foreign language but not sure which is best for you? Do you want to pursue romantic French, alluring Russian, commanding German, or peppy Spanish? Take the quiz below and find out which language will best pair with your personality style, hobbies, and field of study. ¡A por ello!
Voy commits to broaden initiatives aimed at encouraging students to overcome the many challenges in turning their dreams of study abroad into rewarding realities. August 22nd, 2017 – Voy has joined the Institute of International Education’s Generation Study Abroad initiative to help more Americans to gain international experience through study abroad programs. This is one […]
As millennials take over social media there has been a romanticization of traveling all over the entire world. Jet-setting has become the new trend amongst twenty-somethings. With this trend, there has been a loss of love for the classic road trip. And I believe it is time for someone to stand up for the lost […]
Traveling abroad requires a significant amount of planning and preparation. Prior to arriving to our destination, we have a preconceived idea of what we will see and do throughout our trip. As tourists, we are immediately drawn to the famous attractions that a location has to offer. We travel to Paris planning to see the […]
