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10 Best Study Abroad Programs
Finding the right study abroad program can seem daunting. With thousands of programs available and many locations to choose from, narrowing down your options can be difficult. Here, we have compiled a list of the best study abroad program providers. These organizations were selected based on program quality, educational quality, student support, and the uniqueness… Read More
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25 Best Places to Study Abroad
If you love to travel and experience new cultures, studying abroad in college is an essential experience. Rarely in your life will you be afforded the opportunity to spend months immersing yourself in a different culture like you can when you study abroad. While 55 percent of American students choose to study in Europe, every… Read More
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7 Tips to Stay Safe While Studying Abroad
Studying abroad can bring great rewards, but being a visitor in a foreign land also comes with significant risks. “It is important to understand how the risks may be different from home, and to be prepared,” says Shaun Jamieson, an International Risk Analyst at Iowa State University, where I teach Spanish and run the university’s… Read More
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More American Students Are Studying Abroad, New Data Show
Kelsey Hrubes knew she had a challenge on her hands when she visited Germany as a study abroad student back in 2015. “I was forced to adapt to cultural norms I had never considered before and try to comprehend everything in a new language,” recalls Hrubes, a software engineer at Microsoft and 2017 Iowa State… Read More
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Living Abroad Develops Clearer Sense of Self
Living abroad increases “self-concept clarity,” or the idea that individuals have a more clear and confidently defined idea of themselves, according to a recent study conducted by social scientists at Rice University, Columbia University and the University of North Carolina. The researchers found that this trait not only increased in people who lived abroad, but… Read More
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Must-Know Banking and Money Tips for Students Studying Abroad
If you are going to study abroad, you should understand the local banking system and currency and make financial plans before you start wandering the streets of your new home. Banking and money differ a great deal depending on the country you are traveling to. While the U.S. dollar is widely accepted, you will still… Read More
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Study Abroad: An Indian Student’s College Experience in the U.S.
Are you thinking of studying abroad? If so, I would encourage you to go ahead. Up until I was accepted into Sarah Lawrence College in New York, my only education had been in New Delhi, India. Coming to the U.S. meant that I had to adjust to a new culture with an entirely different education system.… Read More
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7 Reasons to Study Abroad
Study abroad programs provide students with a unique experience where they get the opportunity to gain knowledge in a foreign country. For many students, this is the only time they can travel the world without any commitments. It is the perfect time to learn about a new culture and possibly yourself. It is one of… Read More
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Study Abroad: The Ultimate Guide
The idea of studying abroad is a versatile subject. Some people have dreamed of it since they were young, and others not so much… Most people figure: I am having the best time right here in the comfort of my own campus, so why would I want to leave? For those of you who seem… Read More
