EXPERIENCE Study abroad is the act of traveling and residing beyond the boundaries of one’s own country to pursue any sort of international study or research. The term “Study Abroad” is also often used as an umbrella description referring to many different types of international and intercultural exchange: enrolling in and attending courses at a […]
The International Perspective
First-hand Accounts The US is often a country that many students choose to study in, for a variety of reasons. If you are considering studying in the United States yourself, or if you have already been accepted to a program (congrats!), there are many ways you can prepare yourself, but the best is to ask […]
Preparing for Study Abroad
You Got Accepted! Now What? You were just accepted to your first study abroad opportunity, but you have no idea where to go from here. Maybe you’ve never had a passport, let alone needed one. You know there are health documents to fill out, agreements to sign, and insurance to obtain, but you want to […]
How My Study Abroad Advisor Changed My Life
It was the year 2008. I was a junior at Ohio State University and itching to apply my studies to the real world. Though it wasn’t until January of 2009 that I actually packed my bags and set out to spend a semester abroad, one of the most important aspects of the entire experience took […]
Why you Should Study Abroad in the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has become the second most popular destination for international students, right after the United States. It hosts 10% of international students and there are a number of reasons why so many of them choose the United Kingdom to do their degree. The country is not only home to some of the oldest […]
Tips for Travelling During your Study Abroad
Studying abroad can be an important step in your university career, but also an amazing opportunity to travel to new places. While your university work and social life may be the centre of your experience abroad, it is worth taking the time to explore the country you moved to or maybe even some neighbouring countries. […]
Tips for Studying Abroad in the United States
After studying in US for almost six months, I’m on my way of getting used to the totally different study cycle. There are a few tips I’d like to give to you for studying in US Get to know your syllabus before class starts.. Since you are planning to study in US, you have to […]
Study Abroad from Dream to Goal to Reality
I was a pretty romantic kid growing up; at eight years old I was a true idealist with access to HBO. One night, at three in the morning (the magic hour), I witnessed my first black and white film, Sabrina starring Audrey Hepburn. It’s the story of a young working class girl, the daughter of […]
Why International Students Should Consider Studying Business Analytics in the US
Business Analytics (often referred to as BA) is an increasingly popular major in the United States. Catching up with the mighty influence of big data and machine learning, a degree in BA is highly welcomed by students and employers alike. So, what is business analytics? What skills are required to be a business analyst? What […]
How to Cure homesickness When Abroad
Studying abroad is one of the best experiences you can have in your life. Of course, nothing is perfect and, although this may not be the case for everyone, after the honeymoon period of the first few weeks has come to an end, the adrenaline will come down, the routine will begin, and you might […]