My thoughts when getting ready to leave the house every morning always involve three rather interesting questions: “Will I get stared at? Touched?” and “Why?” – Life in Asia at its finest… But let’s back up a bit… So you’ve been considering going to Asia to study, work, or for a short trip, and, in between […]
Everyone understands the expense of a semester abroad. Sure, scholarships and grants exist for partial payment of tuition, but that still leaves thousands of dollars in accommodation and program fees left for students to pay out of pocket. If you have ever wished for scholarships that pay for tuition in full and even help out […]
To anyone who has forgone purchasing a plane ticket due to anticipated accommodation and food expenses, I have a secret for you: there is a way to travel that only involves buying a plane ticket. If you can offer services to someone who is willing to give you housing and food in exchange, then all […]
U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT’S SMART TRAVELER ENROLLMENT PROGRAM (STEP) It is important to prepare for any unforeseeable crises or emergency when going abroad for any length of time. If you are an American citizen and passport holder, you should be aware that you have the entirety of the United States government looking out for you should […]
It seemed like it took an eternity to reach the border of Chile and Argentina that surprisingly hot January day. The weight of the backpack seemed to add a surprising amount of heat to that of the sun. We were on the first leg of our excursion to the breathtaking Patagonia region of Argentina, trying […]
We asked students from around the country why they think study abroad is one of the most important experiences a college student can have. Their answers will leave you convinced! *********************** It helps provide invaluable experiences for people to understand a world outside of their own and to meet new cultures and people that they […]
You know you want to study abroad, but where do you want to go? Cities around the world come in all shapes and sizes. But should you choose the city life or try for a smaller community? How much does the decision matter? I skipped this step of the process because my college told me […]
This week, Google unveiled a refreshed website for Google Trends, their tool for tracking specific search terms and keywords, by location and popularity, since Google first started helping people find information on the “World Wide Web”. I decided to give it a try, and started looking for study abroad related keywords, and stumbled upon a […]
The months and days leading up to your big “Bon Voyage!” can come with a whirlwind of emotions. Excitement, stress, nervousness, fear, and waves of both happiness and sadness will come and go at an increasing rate the closer you get to your departure date. Lucky for you, many people have been in that situation before you […]
Financial Aid Despite the growing numbers of students going abroad each year, there are hundreds of thousands more who want to go abroad but, unfortunately, do not think that they can afford it. While it is true that not everyone can ask their parents to foot the bill, nor can they afford to leave the […]
