Terceira Island is located (almost exactly) in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the larger islands that forms part of the Azores archipelago and it’s not anything you would expect from an “island vacation”. What makes Terceira different from a “typical” island is that it’s not widely known for its beaches […]
6 weeks before trip: Let me preface this story by telling you that I live in Madrid, Spain, and my travel partner, Megan, lives in Seville. We had to apply for a visa to visit Russia so Megan planned a weekend visit to Madrid so we could go together to the Russian Embassy and apply. […]
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve asked somebody why they haven’t been to Paris, or taken that dream vacation to Bali, or even that religiously-inspired journey to Israel they’ve been yearning for their whole life and they tell me, as if being alone was the most terrible thing in the whole world, that they […]
When I was accepted into Indiana University (IU), I immediately knew that I wanted to study abroad. I hadn’t ever left America and had a deep desire to live in another country. After being in college for a month, I began to research IU’s study abroad programs. They had quite a few destinations throughout Europe […]
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 […]
Growing up in San Diego, my family and I would travel to Mexico fairly regularly. Albeit Americanized, Baja California had so many sounds, tastes, and people that were different from our own. My sister and I both grew up with an appreciation of the Mexican culture, especially because of my mother’s fondness of Cesar Chavez […]
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 […]
Study Abroad Expectations Vs. Reality When I was accepted into Indiana University’s (IU) semester long Adelaide, Australia study abroad program, I immediately started to fantasize about my impending journey down under. I pictured meeting an entire Australian crew of friends who would teach me about the great “Red Continent”. We would journey around in a […]
Greece is the cornerstone of European civilization, philosophy, and democracy. So the tourist will have plenty to do and see in this Mediterranean oasis. But Greece is also home to world-renowned cuisine, some of which we take for granted at our local diners back home. Kebabs, gyros, and fresh garden salads are among many popular […]
