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 […]
As we approach festival season, it’s worth mentioning how great participating in cultural celebrations can be during your time abroad. It’s important to stay safe and have fun when attending festivals and celebrations, especially if it’s a larger event. With a little bit of observation and preparation, a huge cultural celebration can be one of […]
In partnership and collaboration with Positive Health Wellness This article continues from Healthy Travel Part III: Boost Your Mood and Creativity Find It Easier to Boost Weight Loss Efforts If you’ve ever wanted to lose weight, you want to look at traveling more. Sure, you must eat out more, and you don’t always get to control a number […]
In partnership and collaboration with Positive Health Wellness This article continues from Healthy Travel Part II: Escaping Everyday Stress Boost Your Creativeness to Boost Your Health Did you know that more creative people are healthier? Okay, so this isn’t in every single case, but you will help to improve your life and health by focusing on a […]
In partnership and collaboration with Positive Health Wellness This article continues from Healthy Travel Part I: Why Traveling is Good For You You Get Away from the Everyday Stresses in Life The more you get away, the more you move away from the everyday stresses of life. You get to take your mind and body out of work, family […]
In partnership and collaboration with Positive Health Wellness Traveling is one of the best things that you can do for your health. It helps your physical and mental health, with many travelers saying that it’s also excellent for the soul. Sure, there are some stressful and worrying moments. But overall, when you get out on the […]
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 […]
Passport troubles abroad can be a nightmare because people can be targets for identity theft. Once you find out your passport has been lost or stolen, it’s recommended to immediately report it to the police to decrease chances of someone stealing your identity. While losing a passport is an inconvenience to your adventure or dream […]
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 […]
One of my favorite things to do, especially in the colder months when it feels like the snow is never going to stop, and the world might actually freeze over, is to watch travel vloggers on YouTube. Imagining yourself in their shoes, somewhere far away, sometimes makes those endless nights studying, double shifts and long […]
