Volunteering abroad's not just for kids these days
Thought volunteering abroad was just a thing for the 20-somethings out there? Think again! Older travelers are increasingly leaving home to volunteer abroad, and making impacts in ways younger volunteers can't. Accordingly, program providers are also modifying the way they run their programs and harness the experiences of older volunteers who...
Where oh where should you study in China? // University of Nanjing
You want to study abroad in China! That is certifiedly awesome, and we at GoOverseas are 100% behind you on that mission. But China, like many popular study abroad destinations, is a big place. So, where do you start? Right here, of course. We've compiled a list of some of the best universities in China for American students to...
Don't know where to go for a gap year in Europe? Check out our list for some great places!
Europe has an allure few other places in the world can claim. With the past and the present blended together brilliantly in magical cities of old bustling with modern commerce, ideas, and movements, it has the power to capture just about anyone's imagination and wanderlust. For history buffs,...
It might sound cliché, but a picture really is worth a thousand words. Not only are pictures great souvenirs, but quite literally tangible memories. They're wonderful for when you are feeling nostalgic, and you can also share them with your friends, your children, and your grandchildren. Photographing your time abroad will make your adventures live on forever, plus they are great proof if...
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...
