The Room Xchange aims to change the way we live by re-creating the definition of cost-effective living and being a part of a community. As the cost of living is increasing, apartments are becoming smaller and more expensive. Xchange aims to promote a social, economic, and an environmentally sustainable living space where a person can […]
Why You May Not Want to Fly on a “Buddy Pass”
Since airfare has become so expensive, more people are looking for cheaper ways to travel. If you have a family member or friend who is a flight attendant, and if they are nice enough, they may offer you a buddy pass, which allows friends or family of airline employees to fly at a cheaper rate. […]
Bland, Virginia & Montpelier, Vermont are your Small Rural Towns for Spring Break
When spring break comes it’s the chance to leave behind homework and relax while forgetting about school. If you want to switch up your spring break routine, rural areas around the U.S. have a lot to offer. The slow pace of small towns will make you forget what day of the week it is. […]
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 […]
What To Do When You Lose Your Passport
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 […]
What To Do When Applying For Your Passport
Traveling overseas and visiting different countries is an awesome experience. But before buying your first plane ticket for overseas you’ll need a key document: a passport. Obtaining a passport is not as tedious as you would imagine, but actually receiving the passport could take a few weeks, which is totally worth it when it comes. […]
Four Tips to Ease Travel Anxiety
Before I went to Paris, France in 2014 I had mixed emotions, being both scared and excited. Unfortunately, I let my nervousness overpower my feelings of excitement for my first adventure abroad. There were plenty of enjoyable moments, but one thing I regret is closing myself off in a new environment. This is a major […]