The prospect of traveling alone has been on the rise as of late – but it can be a dream for some, and a nightmare for others. Being alone for a day trip is one thing, but being alone for an entire weekend, a full week or even longer can seem daunting. Who are you […]
EXPERIENCE Study abroad is the act of traveling and residing beyond the boundaries of one’s own country to pursue any sort of international study or research. The term “Study Abroad” is also often used as an umbrella description referring to many different types of international and intercultural exchange: enrolling in and attending courses at a […]
First-hand Accounts The US is often a country that many students choose to study in, for a variety of reasons. If you are considering studying in the United States yourself, or if you have already been accepted to a program (congrats!), there are many ways you can prepare yourself, but the best is to ask […]
You Got Accepted! Now What? You were just accepted to your first study abroad opportunity, but you have no idea where to go from here. Maybe you’ve never had a passport, let alone needed one. You know there are health documents to fill out, agreements to sign, and insurance to obtain, but you want to […]
It was the year 2008. I was a junior at Ohio State University and itching to apply my studies to the real world. Though it wasn’t until January of 2009 that I actually packed my bags and set out to spend a semester abroad, one of the most important aspects of the entire experience took […]
Once you think you are in the swing of things, because finally you understand the public transportation system, you finally found that right balance between school and play, and you finally…. finally…. are starting to understand a few words of the native language…. up comes a public holiday. If you are originally from the United […]
Studying abroad can be an important step in your university career, but also an amazing opportunity to travel to new places. While your university work and social life may be the centre of your experience abroad, it is worth taking the time to explore the country you moved to or maybe even some neighbouring countries. […]
After studying in US for almost six months, I’m on my way of getting used to the totally different study cycle. There are a few tips I’d like to give to you for studying in US Get to know your syllabus before class starts.. Since you are planning to study in US, you have to […]
Choosing whether or not to study abroad can be a daunting task – let alone figuring out where to study abroad and when. For those who live with chronic illnesses or physical disabilities, the choice can be even harder. Studying abroad is not impossible to do when you have physical aspects of yourself holding you […]
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 […]
