Hey awesome volunteers, why don't you stick around awhile longer?
Understandably, not everyone has the flexibility and financial security to spend more than a few weeks volunteering abroad. We have responsibilities to return to and cannot commit for as long as would be ideal -- hence, the growing popularity and availability of short tern volunteer programs. However, there's also a fairly...
The first quarter is a busy one for many programs abroad providers, as many students book their summer programs in the first couple of months of the year. If one minute you were celebrating New Year's and the next thing you knew it was Valentine's Day and suddenly St. Patrick's, don't worry.
We kept tabs on great articles published in Q1 of 2014 on social media, design, SEO and analytics. And we...
Are you a female traveler intent on taking a gap year? Follow our guide on how to plan an exciting and safe adventure abroad!
Ladies, it's no secret that planning for prolonged travel takes some serious time and consideration, especially when we're talking about an entire year of travel. Questions come up everywhere from what to tell your workplace, to how you'll save your money up, to breaking...
Wonder if your study abroad advisor has left anything out??
The first step for most students when they decide they might want to study abroad is to stop by their study abroad office and have a sit-down with an advisor. Chances are they'll ask you the basics -- what are you studying, where would you like to go, how long would you like to go abroad -- and then hand you some brochures to mull over...
Rock your Australian gap year with tips from our own in-house Australian!
So you've overcome your crippling fear of spiders, know the ins and outs of 'Knifey Spooney', and are ready to bring the thunder to the Land Down Under? Welcome! You're well on your way to becoming a true blue bloody 'ocker' Aussie.
But what next? Whether you're traversing the sweeping sights of southeast Queensland,...
Here are some great ways to get speakin' like an Aussie!
The first memory I have of the Australian accent, sadly, is from a Fosters commercial. Starting with, "How to speak Australian," a common phrase or term pops up, like locksmith, then a funny video follows of how that term is interpreted in Australia.
The truth? Australians don't even drink Fosters and the chances of you picking up a...
Doing a solo gap year can sound intimidating, but it could be the best decision you ever make! So take the plunge and go solo.
Right around the time of college graduation, when people were signing up for grad school or local internships, I made an announcement: I got a working holiday visa and I'm moving to Europe! Who's with me?!
Now, how many of my friends do you think put up their hands to...
You got your dream internship in China! Before you head into the office, make sure you know the rules of the international business game.
Is there anything in the world more confusing to college students and recent grads than business etiquette? Between the unwritten rules of coffee dispersal, break room banter and parking space hierarchy, there is enough to worry about when joining the...
You've decided to teach abroad in China. You've even landed a teaching job. But do you know the do's and don'ts of teaching in China?
Despite some newcomers on the ESL scene, teaching in China remains an incredibly popular destination for ESL teachers looking to teach abroad. However, going to China as an expat and a teacher means taking on more responsibility than you might as a...
Sending your teen abroad will make them less awkward
Your child is finally ready to leave the nest of the motherland and fly off on an adventure overseas. It's understandable to be a little anxious or concerned as your child prepares to spend an entire semester a whole continent (or two) away from you. You may even be second-guessing their choice to study abroad entirely - again, this is normal...
