I was jetlagged, achy and worst of it all – I was starving. After a night of not sleeping all that well, I was in the middle of an Austrian market at 9 in the morning, my head spinning as I tried to decipher exactly if what I had in my hand was yogurt or […]
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 […]
With the mascot as a kangaroo, you know this school’s gotta be something special. Austin College is a small, private liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. That’s just a fancy way to say that at this institution students are known by their names rather than a number, and are taught broadly across disciplines […]
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 […]
One of Costa Rica’s most frequented spots is Manuel Antonio National Park. Located just 110 miles from San Jose, the park is full of biodiversity and breathtaking landscapes. Capuchin monkeys jump from branch to branch, sloths lounge within the canopies, lizards and iguanas climb the trees, and waves roll towards the beach while birds chirp […]
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 […]
