We all know the philosophical benefit of studying abroad is essentially food for the soul. But what can it actually do to fuel your career? Studying abroad is about strengthening your specific skill sets while building on interpersonal, teamwork, and networking skills. This happens while learning or practicing a second language or having a conversation […]
When abroad, you are going to encounter an entirely new culture, way of life, and way of behaving. Therefore, before going abroad it is important to reflect on your own culture. That’s right. You have a culture. Many study abroad students are so focused on the “other” that they don’t realize or stop to reflect on […]
A little over a year ago, in May 2015, I found myself studying Mandarin and Chinese culture at a university in the Henan province of China. The mornings started out cool before the temperature climbed up to 28 degrees celsius or higher. Around 80 degrees fahrenheit isn’t so bad until you factor in the humidity. […]
As the city of lights, city of love and everything in between, Paris is an unforgettable city that everyone must visit at least once in their life. Several movies have filmed in Paris showing off the beautiful blue rooftops, Seine River and, of course, her majesty, the Eiffel Tower. However, the movies listed below filmed […]
For some high school students, college may be the first time they leave home. For others, college may not even be in the cards. One Step Initiative (OSI), a nonprofit organization established in 2014 and located in Memphis, Tennessee, aims to make college a reachable goal for the nation’s most underserved high school students by […]
So you are considering going abroad, and there are a lot of things that you are going to want to do during this once in a lifetime opportunity. Whether you are skydiving above the Swiss Alps or combing through an endless bazaar in Morocco, you will always want to have a nice place that you […]
Study abroad and the quest for global citizenship Introduction Over the last decade the field of International Education has been increasingly pushing study abroad as the principle means of shaping their students into “global citizens”. However, many critics are adamantly opposed to the idea of global citizenship, believing that it weakens or replaces national citizenship […]
Sitting Down With the Professionals. My first study abroad experience was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. It changed me in many ways and paved the way to my later educational and professional endeavors. It was, in fact, the principle motivator of my decision to attend graduate school in pursuit of a career […]
When leaving the country, you might be armed with excitement and a crowded itinerary, but not necessarily the preparation needed for one of the biggest obstacles abroad: illness. Getting sick often happens at the worst of times, leading to ruined schedules and stress. It’s no wonder that illness would strike when one sojourns overseas, surrounded […]
Coming home to the smell of home-cooked Spanish paella was only one of the numerous perks of living with a host family. However, having the freedom of living in a house with numerous other American students also has its perks. During my year abroad, I had the opportunity to stay with a host family while […]
