archives: Study Abroad

The decision to study abroad didn’t always seem like an obvious choice. In fact, there are several reasons it didn't make any sense.   More »

Europe’s to the west, Asia’s to the east, and Africa’s to the south. During my time abroad, I traveled to all three continents.  More »

Tip # 14. If terrorists finger you, break out singing “O Canada”!  More »

Health is health. Emotion is emotion.  More »

Not your typical study abroad program...  More »

From the Parthenon to the Bird's Nest.  More »

Tibet is a life-changing destination for intrepid student travelers.  More »

Zapotec, Quechua, Nahuatl, and more.   More »

There’s a reason doctors in training at the Caribbean’s numerous medical schools don’t talk about their studies.  More »

Feature photo and photo above courtesy of Where There Be Dragons. Educational travel programs for high-school students are not all created equal. Kno  More »

"When I was offered a study abroad opportunity in Hong Kong, I could only imagine myself trying to escape pollution."   More »

Approaching your next destination with an academic goal will help keep your mind sharp and active.   More »

The land, the people, the special accent and expressions: Chile might just be the best kept secret for learning Spanish.   More »

Want to go to Graduate School? Travel? Not enough money? Put it all together and you might have an answer: graduate school abroad.   More »

Put the excuses aside and finally commit to studying abroad.  More »

An interview with Daniel Greenberg, founder of Living Routes.  More »

Number 3: Dating is the ultimate cultural immersion. Bonus points for getting invited to family holidays.   More »

Why know a country's history before you travel? For one, you'll enrich the experience and connect with people more easily.  More »

Learn from someone who made it through the worst-case scenario abroad.   More »

Everyone has preconceptions about studying in a foreign country. . .Learn how to get past them.   More »

By combining all of your resources, you can get your school to sponsor your travels.  More »

Meeting the challenges of the 21st century will require intimate knowledge of the world.  More »

Invaluable lessons to learn before leaving the country.   More »

Bathing suit. . .check. Swiss Army knife. . .check. Pictures of family . . .check. What else should you bring?  More »

Find the right level of immersion and you're halfway there.   More »

These tips are essential!  More »

The following Culture Crash Course will help you ease right into Japan.  More »

Be proactive: optimize the time you and your language partner spend together.   More »

Whether jumpstarting a new language or refining one you've nearly mastered, the right program can make all the difference.   More »

Escape the classroom for a hands-on wildlife conservation experience with the Kenya School for Field Studies.  More »

Here's a roundup of the best programs plus several important considerations before immersing yourself in the Bel Paese.  More »

Spain is a great place to study abroad, but each city has a very different character. Which option is best for you?   More »