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Tips and tricks for studying abroad
It’s so close that you can’t stand it. You watched your countdown go from triple digits, to double digits, and now your departure date next month is almost here. You’ve tackled program applications, visa appointments, and the horrifying passport picture. And while all of the abroad preparations have been taxing, the worst is yet to come: packing.
I laughed in disbelief when I realized I could only bring two bags for my five month journey. I’m the college student that shows up with two carloads of material goods to pack into my tiny dorm room. How was I...
Beautiful wine country!
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Studying abroad is about taking advantage of any experiences thrown your way. For me, studying in Italy meant embracing different parts of the culture (including the love for good food!) I'm here to tell you that the pasta weight was worth it - and why.
Read on for tips on how to make the most of your study abroad experience.
Are you familiar with the phrase, "When in Rome?" Well, for me, it was "When in Florence," and oh - I definitely did as the Italians do!
The country of Italy is not only beautiful, simple, and historic, but it also...
Mexican pride while studying abroad in Germany
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For engineers, a highly demanding academic schedule or the already extended 5 year commitment for a Bachelors degree makes studying abroad an uncommon and difficult decision.
The following is a true story about an engineer who managed to study abroad for 1 year and survived.
If you are not an engineer reading this, you probably agree that engineers’ minds work in “mysterious ways” (meaning we’re extremely analytical and just love problem solving). But if engineers love problem solving as much as we say we do, then...
Imagine this being a normal site!
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If you thought seeing The Lion King 3D in theaters was all you needed to experience Africa, then you are sorely mistaken.
Read on to hear more about my experience studying abroad, find out statistics about study in Africa, and discover more great programs that specialize in higher education in Africa.
Oftentimes, when college students talk about studying abroad, places like Africa or other less- developed parts of the world are not the first destinations to pop up. Places like Australia and Europe, where students can experience a...
One of these is not like the others.
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Moving to a new country can lead to being thrown into an entirely new and unfamiliar culture, one in which you are clearly an outsider. Take me in Tanzania for instance!
Here are some tips for the best ways to avoid being "the annoying tourist" even when it may be nearly impossible to ever truly fit in.
Everyone has a desire to ‘become’ a local when traveling in a foreign country; we strive to learn their language, navigate their streets without a map, and find a little local restaurant not listed in the travel guidebooks that...
The expat life is fraught with challenges, but perhaps none more constant nor more daunting than learning the local language. With a solid foundation in the local language, a study abroad year or a volunteer experience can be far more meaningful. Without mastering the local language however, the experience of living abroad will lack much of the depth, clarity and joy that it potentially could. Mastering the language will open up doors to opportunity, to relationship and to infinite possibilities for a deeper, more joy filled existence in the host country.
Many who go abroad however, settle at...
Moving to a different country to teach English abroad is not the easiest decision to make, and just as you're getting ready to leave suddenly there may be a number of doubts running through your mind. People often find moving house, moving to a new city or changing jobs very unsettling experiences, but to do these things all at once in another country where you don’t speak the language is an entirely different matter. When I decided to teach English in South Korea as a public school teacher, I expected my first few months to be difficult as I settled in and experienced some degree of culture...
When it comes to living abroad, there are a number of topics that prospective travelers take special interest in. If you are a single traveler, inevitably, the opinions and advice of those who have traveled before you on the subjects of relationships and dating can be extremely important.
While many of the articles I have read on this subject are true (or at least have some value) few are written by gay ex-patriots/travelers.
This is not to say that such articles are of no value to gay travelers, but there are differences, and I hope that this article can shed some light and relieve doubts...
Are you a world traveler? Check. Are you a GIANT world traveler? Double check. Then this photo contest is for you!
It's simple. Just submit your favorite photo of you holding / supporting / lifting an object anywhere in the world by clicking on the button below. We'll upload your photo to our Facebook page for voting!
When your photo receives just 50 votes, you'll receive a $15 iTunes or Amazon gift card (your choice!), and be entered to win the grand prize: A brand new Flip UltraHD Camcorder (or gift card of equivalent value. Again, your choice!).
Voting will close and winner will be...
If you’ve read any of the numerous study abroad handbooks that your program and school have given you, then you are probably familiar with the term “Reverse Culture-Shock.” If you aren’t, here is a brief article that includes some common symptoms as well as coping strategies: Reverse Culture Shock and the Re-Entry Experience.
At this point you might be thinking some version of the following: ”These people are crazy. Why on earth would I experience culture shock in my own culture?!” To tell you the truth, I too was a little skeptical about it until I experienced it myself. But I have since...
That old saying, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” is never truer than when you’re recording images during an overseas trip. Photos captured on a digital camera become memory joggers that will help you recall a year spent teaching English as a second language in China or the details of the volunteer mission that you took to Haiti.
Preparing Your Camera for the Trip
Spending time with your camera equipment before traveling will make recording those special moments a hassle-free experience. First, pull out the camera to re-familiarize yourself with the settings; then take a few shots. If...
With its central location, the lands which today constitute The Czech Republic have long served as a gateway to surrounding Europe. The first Czechs arrived in Bohemia (an area still used to describe the West) in around 200BC. In the 9th Century the Czech state emerged, resulting in the formation of a kingdom that would for many centuries be an influential player on the European political landscape. The architectural grandeur and historical importance of its capital Prague, its equally fascinating and attractive cities and towns, and 2000+ chateaus and castles dotted throughout are all...
Mention Spain and you immediately conjure up images of fiestas, paella and sangrias. But few know about what goes on below that hedonistic surface. Beyond indulgent pleasures, Spain is a cultural powerhouse packed with a multitude of unique festivals, traditional practices and historical monuments. Home to the world’s most famous architectural masterpieces, Spain is a sensory overload for art lovers. As the second biggest country in Western Europe, Spain’s diversity is beyond imagination: stretching from the sun-kissed Mediterranean coastline through tumultuous mountain ranges to flat olive...
Before you book your hotel or hostel think about, and prioritize, what the most important aspect is to you. Is it the location, the atmosphere, the proximity to the beach, the size, or maybe the price that tops the list? Maybe you consider the socializing opportunities, the customer reviews or the bathroom facilities as the most essential thing. Whichever characteristic you decide on, HostelBookers.com can simplify your search.
HOTEL OR HOSTEL?
On HostelBookers.com you can search by property type – we have hostels, hotels, guesthouses and apartments – just use the ‘sort by’ drop down menu...
It has been nearly twenty years since I decided to try living in Spain. At the time it was increasingly fashionable: people in Britain were tired of working lives which seemed to promise nothing but continual toil in a country with a high cost of living. Many retired people wanted their place in the sun, away from Britain's rainy shores, and, for young people, Spain seemed to hold the promise of excitement. How have these impressions stood the test of time, and does Spain still hold the same attraction it did twenty years ago?
Undoubtedly much has changed in twenty years. The cost of living...
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