Neither Russ nor Melissa knew what they were about to embark on when packing their bags to study abroad in Costa Rica in the Fall of 2013. Of course, neither had known each other at this point – but the […]
Travel… I had traveled a lot before my semester abroad, but I'd never lived in another country and called it ‘home’ for a duration of five months. Now, that did …
The most difficult part of studying abroad for a year is the transition between semesters. Saying goodbye to the friends you've made and welcoming strangers into a world you've come …
Where will you be this New Year's Eve? The once-a-year celebration has become an opportunity to attend some of the most elaborate and memorable festivities across the world. With so …
The decision to study abroad is an incredibly exciting one. Students have the chance to explore new places, learn about new cultures, and see the world. As amazing a decision …
When I arrived to Florianópolis, Brazil to spend a semester abroad, I knew only about three phrases in Portuguese. When I arrived in Santiago, Chile, to spend a second semester …
Just like any new culture, there are going to be some things that are very different in your study abroad host country than at home, so this is just a …
Haley Westmoreland studied abroad for a year in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In this interview we spoke with Haley about why she chose to study abroad a year, and how her …
In the wake of Thanksgiving and the impending holiday celebrations, this is the time that most students really start to miss home, but don’t let that heimweh (homesickness) get in …
Happy Thanksgiving! In honor of this holiday filled with family, friends, and gratitude, we reached out to our alumni to learn what they were thankful for during their time abroad. …