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 […]
As the plane made its final approach, tears welled up in my eyes. Once on the ground, a huge lump formed in my throat. I took a deep breath, slung my carry-on over my shoulder, and reminded myself that I could do difficult things. After all, I’d just spent an entire year doing difficult things, […]
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 […]
While visiting foreign cities, the importance of wandering through museums and seeing iconic monuments is often stressed to you by family and peers. There is an undeniable amount of history behind places like The Louvre or monuments like Big Ben. Famous icons that represent an entire culture must be seen and respected. But guided tours […]
There are many reasons why you should study abroad: meet new people, discover a new culture, new educational system, or learn to speak another language. But I will argue that when compared to other world regions, studying in Europe will give you the most incredible experience of your life. Here are five reasons why Europe […]
Are you one of those persons that loves to travel, but you don’t think you have the time because you are trying to graduate on time? Well, there could be a solution for all of you that want to travel while studying. And the solution comes with the name Semester at Sea. I think this […]
Offering study abroad participants an organized approach to student-travel, The Study Abroad Journal by Brooke Roberts and Natalie Garrett, details methods in which students can create study-abroad experiences that are not only personally rewarding, but also marketable to graduate schools and future employers. Designed to aid students in getting the most out of their program […]
