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Study Abroad smooth sailing
April 29, 2013
By Lisa Harvey
10 Common Mistakes Made While Studying Abroad
A quick read through these 10 tips will make your study abroad trip mistake-free. Your semester studying abroad is bound to be one of the best times in your life. Don't mess it up! Its an unfortunate reality you may do the occasional dopey thing while studying abroad (Attempting to travel overland without your passport? Packing warm clothes for June in South Africa without realizing its their...
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The Great Wall of China!
April 26, 2013
By Erin Dowd
5 Gap Year Ideas for East Asia
Start your journey on a trek across the Great Wall of China. When you think about taking a gap year, tropical locations like Thailand or other countries in Southeast Asia may come to mind. Perhaps thoughts of Australia or South America float through your head? While those are all popular destinations, there are some hidden gap year gems in East Asia that are sure to pad the resume and provide...
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Oktoberfest Tent
April 25, 2013
By Rachael Taft
8 Best Universities in Germany for International Students
After Oktoberfest, get back to studying! Pick a great university in Germany for international students. Germany is one of the most popular countries for study abroad, and with good reason. In fact, it has been cited as one of the most supportive countries for international students. For one, it tends to be a very inexpensive country to study abroad in, as overseas students pay the same tuition...
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Giraffe in Africa
April 24, 2013
By Emma Cramer
Study Abroad in Africa: 10 Great Cities
Africa is a continent brimming with unique potential study abroad spots! Though it faces quite a few social issues and underdevelopment, the continent is still rich with culture, greenery, animals, and natural beauty. If you are a hands-on type of person, field work and close interaction with local communities are popular parts of study abroad programs in Africa. But there are few limits to what...
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Taj Mahal
April 24, 2013
By Erin Dowd
Volunteer in India: Top 6 Projects
India is not only a hugely popular tourist destination, but also volunteer destination! Read on for ways to volunteer in India. Picture yourself entering a mysterious world of spices, being immersed in a spiritual environment with magnificent temples, and become surrounded by a grand diversity of language and culture in the largest democracy in the world. Picture yourself in India experiencing...
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Downtown Beijing
April 23, 2013
By Joana Melo
5 Steps to Securing Internships in China
Find an internship in China, one of the fastest growing economies in the world! Whether you're still in school or recently graduated, internships will be at the forefront of your mind as you start to think seriously about entering the work force. Internships are a fantastic "test run" in a potential field of work: if you have a burning desire to get your hands dirty in the field instead of the...
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Honduras medical volunteer
April 23, 2013
By Jasmine Foruzani
Medical Volunteer Programs Abroad: Top 9 Countries in Need
Underserved communities are in need of medical help all over the world for nearly all types of service - from vaccine provision to basic health checkups. Unfortunately, many parts of the world continue to experience a shortage of health workers and limited access to advanced healthcare. Thus, there are medical volunteer opportunities for any skill set in virtually every continent. Pervasive...
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Volunteering on a gap year
April 22, 2013
By Greg Lewry
Use Your Gap Year Travel for Good
Gap year travel can be used for good while still enjoying yourself. It is becoming more and more common each year for a number of students, professionals, retirees, and everyone else in-between to participate in a gap year. This year allows one to explore an area of the world or interest that would otherwise not be possible during "normal" life - when a job or school is the priority. There are a...
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my homestay family in japan
April 19, 2013
By Meghan Johnson
12 Do's and Don't's for Homestay Programs
Are you gearing up for a semester abroad and staying with a host family? Read on for tips on living with a host family. Doing a homestay program abroad is a fabulous idea in theory: learn a foreign language, immerse yourself in a different culture, enjoy home-made local cuisine, and even save some money. But as those of us who have had college roommates know, cohabitation can be a beast, even...
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April 18, 2013
By Alexandra Ferroggiaro
Study Abroad in Europe: 10 Best Cities
The European continent is home to old world charm with a modern paced life. Anyone who wishes to study or spend any time abroad there is in for a whirlwind adventure filled with anything your heart desires. From the warm Mediterranean beaches to the cool mountain ranges cities, it is difficult to find a spot undesirable. If your aim is to study abroad, Europe is the place to be. Home to some of...
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