There are many reasons why you should study abroad: meet new people, discover a new culture, new educational system, or learn to speak another language. But I will argue that when compared to other world regions, studying in Europe will give you the most incredible experience of your life. Here are five reasons why Europe […]
Scholarship Review: A Taste of the Whole World While Studying on a Boat
Are you one of those persons that loves to travel, but you don’t think you have the time because you are trying to graduate on time? Well, there could be a solution for all of you that want to travel while studying. And the solution comes with the name Semester at Sea. I think this […]
Scholarship Review: Choosing CIEE
Studying abroad is a decision that many undergraduate and graduate students consider for their academic career. Picking the right program can cause delays, not to mention, the costs that can accrue with student loans. Luckily, there are programs that offer scholarships and grants to interested students. CIEE Study Abroad is one of those. The program […]
Why You Should Volunteer While Studying Abroad
The best way as a student to become immersed in a new country’s culture and “give back” while studying abroad is to volunteer. Students benefit from volunteering while studying abroad in three ways. The first is that students have an easier time adjusting to the new culture. Volunteering allows students to meet people outside of […]
Scholarship Opportunity: Benjamin Franklin Scholarship
If you are as much a Francophile as Benjamin Franklin was, the scholarship that carries his name is made for you. The Institute of International Education (IIE), with its new 2016 program “The French Embassy Benjamin Franklin – Generation Study Abroad Scholarship”, promotes studies and internships in France in partnership with the French Embassy. This […]
Scholarship of the Week: Kalu Yala
The coveted scholarship of the week goes to Kalu Yala. You may have seen this program while scrolling through your Facebook feed. Well scroll no more, Kalu Yala is real and a very unique 10-week program for student-interns and young professionals based in Panama. This program is the definition of once-in-a-lifetime experience considering that Kalu […]
Scholarship of the Week: Intern-Volunteer Scholarship
Scholarships without specific major requirements or university requirements can be hard to find. The Study Abroad website offers a $500 Intern-Volunteer Scholarship to help students fund their study abroad trip. It is an easy application that requires you to fill out basic personal information such as name, address, university or program etc, and there’s one […]
How To Choose Where To Study Abroad
There has been a substantial increase in the number study abroad programs offered to students all over the world. Picking the right study abroad program can be an overwhelming process. There are several questions you need to ask yourself as you are selecting which study abroad program is right for you. The first question to […]
From Wish to Application: What to do to Study Abroad
You’ve heard the call, the whisper of wanderlust that lives inside of us all. …Or you just saw the Pinterest board about studying abroad and now you’re hooked. Either way you are brave and these next steps will be your most critical. There are three questions you need to ask yourself when deciding on just […]
Scholarship of the Week: Radford University’s McGlothlin Scholarship
Studying abroad can be an expensive part of your educational experience; however, college students are finding that scholarships are becoming more readily available to help them offset the costs. Many universities and colleges are offering assistance for students to study abroad with scholarships. The McGlothlin Student Education Abroad Award is a Radford University scholarship made […]