Study Abroad Articles and Stories
A study abroad program is a great way to expand your horizons, learn a new language and fulfill your travel dreams. Our goal here is to provide inspiring and informative articles to help you experience the very best that studying abroad has to offer. From Europe to Australia to Asia, here you'll find all the resources you need for an exciting and meaningful experience abroad.
Do what it takes to foot the study abroad bill!
Studying abroad does come at a cost. The cost of the flights alone may be cause enough to make you cringe—and that's before you have even set foot in another country! While the cost can be enough to frighten interested students away, we are here to reassure you that there are many avenues to help lessen the financial commitments of this learning experience. The hardest part of fundraising may be just getting started!
If you're tired of filling out scholarship application after scholarship application, we'd like to encourage you to get creative....
Temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand
When students decide to study abroad, it’s usually for a variety of reasons. Some really want to explore the world and see what other cultures are like. Some are fascinated by the idea of living abroad in another country and experiencing a life different than their own. Some just like the idea of being able to get drunk legally and party in a different environment.
When students are considering a study abroad program, much has to do with the destinations his or her school offers. The most popular destinations for American students wanting to study abroad are...
Gain global skills for your nursing career!
Don’t believe the myths - nursing majors CAN (and should!) study abroad during their undergraduate or graduate courses. As global health issues are increasingly challenging societies, there is a greater need for increased communication between nurses from around the world about creative health care solutions.
There is an increasing number of study abroad programs that cater specifically to future nurses. These study abroad opportunities are uniquely tailored for Nursing students who want to live abroad and learn more about health care...
Study Abroad Without the Semester Commitment
The benefits of spending a semester abroad are well-known: proficiency in a foreign language, independence, intercultural communication, and more. It is also easier than ever to study abroad during college, whether it be through one’s own university programs or third-party providers. However, what is a student to do when they are unable to spend the traditional semester abroad?
During my time in college, I have heard numerous reasons why students cannot take a semester away from their school. The reasons range from academic requirements, to...
Already causing a ruckus on the plane
A year ago, all I could think about was fast- forwarding the time until I would board the plane for my semester in Africa. As that fantasy grew closer to being reality, it seemed like every spare minute I had was packed with scheduling doctor’s appointments for shots, buying last- minute culturally appropriate clothing, and reciting my ‘I’m so excited to study abroad’ speech to every well-meaning adult I talked to. Even though I felt like I had explained every part of my upcoming semester to everyone I saw, I had never really taken the time to think...
International Laws and Safety
Is studying abroad all fun and games? There are many fun aspects of your upcoming study abroad adventure to day dream and drool over - mornings coupled with espresso in Nice, riding elephants in Chiang Mai, or mastering the tango in Buenos Aires. Other aspects may not be as romantic, such as getting your visa or figuring out what to pack. But one other small, yet highly-recommended-if-not-deemed-necessary aspect of preparation many study abroaders tend to overlook is this: understanding the legal system in your host country.
Being a foreigner and not being...
Consider Studying Abroad in New Zealand
When students are contemplating a study abroad program, they have so many things to think about. Is this the right move for me? If you're asking it, it probably is. Do I really want to leave my close-knit group of college friends for an entire semester? If you choose not to for this reason, you'll kick yourself years down the line. Where should I go? The toughest question of all.
Many students are limited as far as where their school offers study abroad programs, but there are more and more options out there each year. If you haven't traveled much or...
Etiquette for Living with a Host Family
Living with a host family while studying abroad contributes untold value and learning to your immersion experience. You can learn about everything like local customs, popular food, cultural differences, and so much more from them. But a host family is not just a person or group of people who have an extra room available; they are willing to open their lives to you for the duration of your stay.
Here are some etiquette tips for showing them gratitude and respect as well as learning about their culture.
Greeting...
Avoid crashing your GPA and have an experience of a lifetime!
Those 3 little letters - GPA - can make all the difference in your college experience. While study abroad is definitely celebrated for its commitments to experiential learning (you know, the kind that happens outside of the classroom), there are still going to be times where you are required to sit in a classroom and listen to someone talk at you for a few hours of your day.
While the view out the window may be a little more exciting than normal (think: Eiffel Tower instead of university quad) or the subject matter may be more...
Go (green) Overseas!
As with all human activities, studying abroad has large environmental impacts. While there are some aspects innate to traveling that you may never get around (taking a train to Europe is a nice idea in theory...), there are many ways to actively minimize the impact your actions will have overseas before you even set foot in your host country.
Making your study abroad experience more "green" can take many forms. Study abroad lends itself to many adventures - and even while you are out having fun, it is important to not forgot our dear friend planet Earth!
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