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Berlin, Germany

Berlin was basically entirely destroyed during World War II.  In the following decades it was ripped apart and divided up amongst Allied powers, converting it into a half-communist, half-democratic jigsaw.  Evidence of the destruction is still evident today due to the tall cranes you’ll see sporadically dotting the modern skyline.  Former palaces and other important buildings […]

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Segovia, Spain

As one of the top destinations in the world for students studying abroad, Spain has an extraordinary amount to offer.  With a plethora of fascinating towns and cities all drenched in rich cultural history, one could spend a lifetime discovering this wildly diverse country and still not see it all. Segovia, about an hour north […]

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CouchSurfing

Tired of fancy and expensive hotels?  Looking to find FREE accommodations on your next trip?  Want to make a new lifetime friend the moment you arrive to your destination? There is a little-known, secret hospitality exchange and social networking community by the name of CouchSurfing International.  Okay, that’s a lie.  It’s not little-known or secret, we just […]

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Hostels: Arrive Alone, Leave with Countless Friends…

Hostels are a fantastic option for accommodation no matter where you are traveling to.  These low-cost alternatives to hotels are not only great for saving money, but also are invaluable at making friends while on the road. Unfortunately, hostels have a very poor reputation among young Americans due to over-the-top popular culture portraying them as […]

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International Student Identity Card

Need discounts at museums, cultural sites, and other points of interest?  Need travel insurance? Want to be a part of a worldwide community comprised of over 4 million other student travelers?  Of course you do.  Take advantage of being a student and save money everywhere you go with an international student identity card (ISIC).  The ISIC […]

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Time Zone Calculators

Need to arrange a Skype date with Mom and Dad?  Missing your “bae” back home?  Or do you simply need to contact your foreign school faculty or host family before setting off on your voyage?  It will prove essential for you to be able to quickly verify exactly what time it is in your city […]