Studying abroad is a decision that many undergraduate and graduate students consider for their academic career. Picking the right program can cause delays, not to mention, the costs that can accrue with student loans. Luckily, there are programs that offer scholarships and grants to interested students. CIEE Study Abroad is one of those. The program […]
The best way as a student to become immersed in a new country’s culture and “give back” while studying abroad is to volunteer. Students benefit from volunteering while studying abroad in three ways. The first is that students have an easier time adjusting to the new culture. Volunteering allows students to meet people outside of […]
If you are as much a Francophile as Benjamin Franklin was, the scholarship that carries his name is made for you. The Institute of International Education (IIE), with its new 2016 program “The French Embassy Benjamin Franklin – Generation Study Abroad Scholarship”, promotes studies and internships in France in partnership with the French Embassy. This […]
The coveted scholarship of the week goes to Kalu Yala. You may have seen this program while scrolling through your Facebook feed. Well scroll no more, Kalu Yala is real and a very unique 10-week program for student-interns and young professionals based in Panama. This program is the definition of once-in-a-lifetime experience considering that Kalu […]
There has been a substantial increase in the number study abroad programs offered to students all over the world. Picking the right study abroad program can be an overwhelming process. There are several questions you need to ask yourself as you are selecting which study abroad program is right for you. The first question to […]
Studying abroad can be an expensive part of your educational experience; however, college students are finding that scholarships are becoming more readily available to help them offset the costs. Many universities and colleges are offering assistance for students to study abroad with scholarships. The McGlothlin Student Education Abroad Award is a Radford University scholarship made […]
We all know the philosophical benefit of studying abroad is essentially food for the soul. But what can it actually do to fuel your career? Studying abroad is about strengthening your specific skill sets while building on interpersonal, teamwork, and networking skills. This happens while learning or practicing a second language or having a conversation […]
When you first take off for your study abroad program, one of the biggest worries that clouds your mind on your plane ride is whether you will be able to easily make friends or not. Try not to worry too much as many of your fellow “study abroaders” are having the same thoughts. These thoughts […]
I’ve always looked back on my life experiences as if I were watching a movie montage and music has guided every last one of them; it is the “soundtrack to my life” if you will. As you embark on your own journey there are so many open ended questions and fears in the air that […]
It’s a free day in your program and you decide to visit the local tourist traps. Only…how are you supposed to get to them? Different countries favor different modes of transportation, and as a foreigner it may prove difficult to find the best transportation options. Unlike the United States, many countries have been utilizing a […]
