Rexburg, Idaho. Mormons. Potatoes. If any of those words resonate within your soul, this university might be right for you. The school I refer to is called Brigham Young University-Idaho (BYUI for short). Going by Ricks College back in the day, this school has transformed from being just a community college to a full fledged […]
How to Make Friends with Locals That point in your semester, year or month abroad inevitably comes when you realize that outside of your actual language classes, the only time you’re practicing the language you came abroad to learn is when you’re ordering your coffee in the morning on your way to class. Other than […]
Voy! City Guides Series* *All City Guides are added to periodically to stay up to date with the latest information available Prague Only have a weekend or a couple of days off of work or classes and don’t think you’ll have time to enjoy all of what Prague has to offer? Not so fast! While it […]
How to Keep Relationships Healthy While Away Getting accepted into a study abroad program means winning a mini-break from your day-to-day life. You get to live in another country, explore beautiful landscapes, meet new people and then, finally, you’ll return home. What you may sometimes forget amidst all the excitement, and hustle and bustle, is […]
Hostels: An Excellent Option for Budget Travelers! Whether it be to discover a new culture, eat a new cuisine, or simply visit a new destination, travel is truly amazing in many different ways. But with all these amazing experiences comes cost. Now, when I traveled and backpacked different parts of the world, my main focus […]
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 […]
Becoming a Traveler in Barcelona Studying abroad in Barcelona for four weeks was an incredible experience. I conquered my fears, made new friends, and was able to visit a city I had been dreaming about since watching Cheetah Girls 2 years earlier. But most importantly, it was incredible because I was able to break the […]
Many American students flock to study abroad programs in Europe in search of adventure and a large variety of different cultural experiences. One of the greatest differences between the two continents is the accessibility of new languages and cultures. In just a few hours or less, one can be in a new country with a […]
As I turned the corner, there he sat. His dead stare rendered me unable to move, unable to breathe. I froze as I tried to remember what the guide instructed us to do in this situation. I remembered nothing — my mind was as empty as the space between us. I noticed another set of […]
At some point in your life, you have heard about this place. In movies, television shows, and obscure indie-songs, references are always made to “moving to the south of France.” Even if you have never been there personally, we all have a general idea of what this place feels like: warm weather, cobblestone streets, and […]
