Ace Student Resources

There’s never a dull moment in Music City, whether you’re getting rowdy in a Broadway honky tonk, chowing down on a sizzling piece of hot chicken, or taking in a show at the Grand Ole Opry. Always a top destination for the country music faithful, Nashville has developed a reputation in recent years for its… Read More

As the third largest city in the United States, Chicago boasts an eclectic culture and endless things to do. The city is situated on Lake Michigan and is home to lively beaches, gorgeous art and architecture, and a variety of universities and colleges — making it an ideal spot to visit as a student. Here… Read More

Without a doubt one of the most unique cities in the United States, if not the world, is New Orleans. Nowhere else do you find such a distinct blend of cultures. Since the city was founded in 1718, it passed through the hands of the French and Spanish before it was bought by the U.S.… Read More

When the average traveler visits Florida, it’s usually to soak up the sun in one of the top three destinations: Miami, Orlando or Key West. But the real gem of this peninsula state lies in a Spanish-infused city called St. Augustine. St. Augustine is an exquisite place to visit for multiple reasons: its position on… Read More

Known as the Hawaii of Japan, Okinawa is an island sitting below the main island. Long served as an important military base for the United States, Okinawa offers its own unique mix of both western and eastern cultures. Compared to bigger cities like Tokyo and Osaka, Okinawa is a much cheaper city to visit, so… Read More

“The City of a Hundred Spires,” “the Golden City,” “the heart of Europe,” “Rome of the North,” “the pearl among Cities,” and “the Mother of Cities” — one of the grandest and most arresting cities in the world, Prague has been called many things, all of which speak to the city’s tremendous history and beauty.… Read More

Spain is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, and anyone with a love for travel should consider visiting its vibrant and historic communities. But traveling around Spain can be quite different depending on where you are regionally. From north to south, the country can differ widely in its terrain, history, culture and… Read More

As a small country, South Korea is an ideal place to hop around different cities even within a week-long visit. While its capital Seoul has a lot to offer, you might have to make another visit if you leave without visiting two other awesome cities — Busan and Jeju Island. Both Busan, the port city,… Read More

One of the most historic and spectacular cities in all of Great Britain, Edinburgh is a city that every globetrotting student should consider visiting. Located in southeast Scotland, Edinburgh is Scotland’s second most populous city and has served as its capital since at least the 15th century. It is also the second most popular tourist… Read More

Best known for its technology, wicked fast public wifi and lately BTS, a Korean boy group, South Korea is a tiny peninsula only as big as Indiana, but packed with about 51 million people. Especially for students with a budget, South Korea is a very affordable travel destination that has a mix of tradition and… Read More

Traveling to Ireland as a college student is a wonderful experience for any length of time. The country is rich with impressive green landscapes, welcoming people, and an incredibly fun culture — and it’s not even that expensive. During my sophomore year of college, I was able to travel to Ireland for five days and… Read More

While studying abroad during my sophomore year of college, I was fortunate enough to embark on a week-long trip to Italy with some of my closest friends. We visited four places — Florence, Naples, Sorrento and Pompeii — in seven days, and enjoyed one of the most exciting weeks of our European experience. From bustling… Read More