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36 Reasons Students are Thankful for Study Abroad
Posted On November 26, 2020

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. …

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10 Testimonials that Prove Study Abroad is Life Changing
November 5, 2020

Study abroad is life changing. You hear it time and time again, it's the most common response from students who have experienced it. The beauty of study abroad is it …


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Italy, a Never-Ending Love Story
October 27, 2020

My name is Ashlynn Foist and I spent my Fall semester in Torino, Italy and my Spring Semestser in Viterbo, Italy during my junior year of college. I not only …


Adventuring  / Alumni Stories  / My Identity Abroad  / Tips & Advice
6 Days of Adventures to Get Out of My Comfort Zone
October 13, 2020

After being abroad for several weeks, I noticed myself developing a routine of coming straight to my room once I was done sitting through multiple hours of classes. However, I …


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How Scholarships Help Students Study Abroad
October 9, 2020

Although the benefits of receiving a scholarship are obvious, many students don't apply for them because they're either not sure how or they don't believe they will qualify. We're here to …


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Personal Growth from a Year in Valencia, Spain
October 1, 2020

Study abroad results in a lot of things, but one common impact is building confidence and a clearer picture of your next step in life. For Eliza Kern, a sociology …


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Experiencing a Different Hispanic Culture Than My Own
September 29, 2020

Studying abroad isn’t necessarily seen as something we do in my culture, but still, many students can probably relate to some of the questions and objections my parents had when …


Alumni Stories  / My Identity Abroad  / Tips & Advice
16 Quick Tips for Preparing to Study Abroad
September 17, 2020

I identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community and studied abroad in Viterbo, Italy. Safety can be a concern in the U.S. and that doesn't change when you go abroad. …


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Studying Abroad in Cork, Ireland – A Love Story
September 15, 2020

A study abroad experience is something I had dreamed about since I was in high school and searching for the right college to go to. Picking to Ireland was the …


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Experiencing Cultural Immersion in San Sebastián, Spain
September 1, 2020

San Sebastián, Spain is an ideal location to study Spanish language and psychology. That's why when Zachary from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, decided to take his studies overseas, his …

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