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Less than 1% of American students study abroad each year
The History of Studying Abroad
Part 1: Early Beginnings (1190 - 1900)
Part 2: The Aftermath of the World Wars
Part 3: The 1950s - The Cold War
Part 4: The Final Countdown
Chapter 3 of Study Abroad's Exciting History ended with the collapse of the USSR and the subsequent raising of the iron curtain. The following two decades saw an incredible increase in exchange programs between American universities and those of other countries. Because of advancing technology, infrastructure, and communication, the tourism sector boomed. This...
Elaine volunteered abroad in Tanzania with SIC!
That awkward moment...
When you’re standing in line to buy some condoms and you see your gossipy next-door neighbor making her way behind you in line. You hastily grab a basket, throw the small box in it, and do your best to conceal it under packets of gum and an over-sized “snack” bag of Hot Cheetos. The truth is, prying eyes and undue judgment make being proactive about safe sex a little uncomfortable for some of us.
Luckily, the age of online shopping is upon us. There are many websites available for people to order condoms and other...
Studying Russian became a very popular request.
The History of Studying Abroad
Part 1: Early Beginnings (1190 - 1900)
Part 2: The Aftermath of the World Wars
Part 3: The 1950s - The Cold War
Part 4: The Final Countdown
As the world was settling into the post-war generation, there were increased opportunities for education abroad. With political support for study abroad as a means for increasing world peace, programs developed rapidly, with the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) leading the pack.
As early as 1951, two large organizations with similar meanings, Council on...
Try to pick up the local language - English is only the third.
Volunteering in a foreign country is a truly amazing experience. But no matter how excited you might be about what awaits you, leaving your home country for foreign soil can be an intimidating and stressful situation. You will meet all kinds of new people. You may have to deal with a major language barrier. Customs will not be what you are used to. Accommodations might be less modern than the ones you have at your home. All of these things are especially true when volunteering somewhere as unfamiliar as Kigali, Rwanda. But if...
In a rural village, would you be able to cope?
Consider your students before you commit.
Frequently, teaching English abroad is used as an affordable way to travel, live, and become immersed in another country. Since foreign ESL jobs certainly satisfy these goals, the more altruistic desire to improve local education or give a group of students the chance to learn English with a native speaker often runs second to personal motives and wanderlust. Its booming popularity has made it more competitive, which benefits students and schools who have the luxury of choosing more experienced and...
Transportation for study abroad students was limited.
The History of Studying Abroad
Part 1: Early Beginnings (1190 - 1900)
Part 2: The Aftermath of the World Wars
Part 3: The 1950s - The Cold War
Part 4: The Final Countdown
The first part of our exciting journey through time, History of Study Abroad: Part 1, concluded with the creation of Indiana University's first programs that echoed what we recognize as study abroad today. This was at the turn of the century, and while the first thousand or so years of "study abroad history" were not terribly turbulent or exciting, the 20th century...
Teachers will now be able to view the popular Go Overseas review boxes on the individual teaching job board listings
Go Overseas is proud to announce a number of exciting updates to the Teach Abroad section of Go Overseas. Teachers will now be able to read reviews of schools as they browse postings on our Teach Abroad Job Board. It will be much easier for teachers to leave reviews of schools. In addition, we’ve improved functionality to make it easier for schools to post jobs with pictures and other helpful information. As a leader in the teach abroad industry, we take our responsibility to...
Sterilizing Water Bottle
Our friends over at Much Better Adventures are the experts when it comes to roughing it outdoors in all types of terrains. This handy list should be useful to any active and adventurous traveller preparing for their next trip into the unknown – take note, backpackers, campers, and volunteers (or any travellers) who will be staying in remote areas! No matter where you are in the world, these seven things will make your life easier.
Sterilising water bottle
Nobody wants to get ill when they’re volunteering abroad, but quite often water-born bugs can be the cause....
Parachuting won't get you to France (though it'd be nice).
In January 2010, I quit the job I had been working towards for the previous six years.
I had wanted to be a SEAL since high school. I read all the literature available about Navy SEALs. I still wanted to go to college so I applied for and received a Navy ROTC scholarship to The George Washington University. During college, I trained myself physically and mentally. We even had an enlisted SEAL in NROTC who mentored us. The fall semester of my senior year in college I applied for and was accepted into the SEAL training program called...
Volunteer Director Katie and her Mexican host family
Choosing your accommodations for an extended period abroad can be a struggle. One of the most discussed options when travelling or studying abroad is a homestay with a local family. Homestays can be a rewarding experience and present an unrivaled opportunity for genuine cultural exchange. Living situations can range from a basic room-rental agreement to full-blown family immersion. Depending on what kind of experience you’re looking to have abroad, either side of that spectrum could either sound awesome or awful. Here are a few pros and...
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