Make the most of your gap year by gaining professional experience as well as enjoying the perks of being abroad!
Taking a gap year between high school and university, or between university and the "real world" certainly has a lot of appeal. Imagine backpacking through Europe from hostel to hostel. Tiki drinks on the beach in Thailand. Late nights and attractive new friends with funny new accents...
You've done all your research, read blogs, read articles, but here are some things you probably didn't know
Thinking about volunteering abroad? There's a whole big world out there to explore but before you do, take the time to learn about volunteering abroad as an industry and as an experience. There may be some surprises out there that you didn't expect...
From planning your trip to making...
Seeing sights is an important aspect of cultural learning - but don't forget about food and drinks! Feed your inner food baby!
When traveling and studying abroad, one of the most exciting things to look forward to is trying new, authentic foods and drinks! And you've chosen Spain as your study abroad destination. You've chosen wisely - Spain is one of the best places to get excited about...
Using your Spanish immersion skills, sip on some homemade horchatas in a Spanish horchatería like this one in Spain!
Spanish immersion has been at the forefront of my mind lately, more often than usual (and not just because I'm writing this article!). My five year old niece just started at a dual Spanish immersion school here in Minneapolis this fall, and on her school's letterhead is '...
Fantasizing about going somewhere exciting and fun during your study abroad time? Why not let Pinterest help in your obsession!
I am a self-professed Pinterest nut. I love the site and the ease with which I can track down all the ridiculously awesome recipes that exist on the interwebs. I also love tracking down all the Pinterest fails. But most of all, I love the travel porn. There is something...
Got hooked on teaching abroad and eyeing ways to go back? Follow our tips for teaching abroad the second time around
You're now armed with teach abroad experience and even more curiosity about the world. You have a good grasp of what it takes to be an ESL teacher. You're comfortable standing in front of the classroom, and you find the challenges both welcome and exciting.
The second time around...
Just because you're no longer study abroad in a foreign country, it doesn't mean you should let your experiences (figuratively) die!
It wasn't the usual college semester.
You made friends from all over the world, traveled to five or six countries, replaced peanut butter with Nutella, saw historical sights that were normally only available to you in a textbook and even fell in love with a...
The skills you picked up in college can help you score a great job abroad
Congratulations, graduate - you've finished your years of higher education and now you're ready to dazzle the world with your skills. Maybe you're also ready to be dazzled by the world, and what better way than to combine your degree with some overseas travel? Working abroad could be the answer for those who want to travel...
Learning a new language will open doors around the world
More Americans are studying abroad than ever before. At GoOverseas, we believe this is objectively a good thing. But, more and more students are doing so without learning the language of their host region while abroad. One of the most rewarding and enriching experiences a person can have is the challenge of learning a new language. The...
Sure, you've seen the ends of the earth - but how does that translate into YOU being their next hire?
Getting your thoughts together after studying abroad can be a challenge. Mentally, you may still be back on the beaches of southern France, or sitting on an Argentinean balcony with a Spanish novel in your hand. Physically, you're in the thick of a post-university job hunt. If you've landed...
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