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Exploring Home Away from Home: Navigating Housing Experiences in Your Global Study Journey

Embarking on a global adventure for your academic pursuits is an exciting and enriching experience. The journey to a cross-cultural destination opens up a world of opportunities not only academically but also in terms of personal growth. One of the key aspects of your study abroad or away experience is finding the right place to… Read more Exploring Home Away from Home: Navigating Housing Experiences in Your Global Study Journey

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Vlahogiannis, Marianna

Navigating Mental Health Triggers During Study Abroad or Away

Studying abroad or away from your home university is a thrilling adventure filled with unique experiences and life-changing moments. However, it can also be a challenging journey, and one aspect that should not be overlooked is mental health. The unfamiliar environment, cultural differences, and distance from your support network can sometimes trigger mental health concerns.… Read more Navigating Mental Health Triggers During Study Abroad or Away

Posted on November 2, 2023November 15, 2023 by Vlahogiannis, Marianna

Where Do We Recommend?

China We currently offer over 20 programs in China, including one of our exchanges, along with a faculty-led program. There are also countless opportunities to study abroad through program providers listed on our database. Cuba Check out this Minimester program offered through one of our providers, AIFS, in Havana! You could also spend your Spring Break… Read more Where Do We Recommend?

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Villamar, Katherine H.

Resource Series 4: Tips for Financing Study Abroad

It’s the constant question among students and parents that are interested in learning about study abroad—“How will I pay for it?” If money is tight, studying abroad may seem like the last possible option. Hopefully, the resources given here will show you that studying abroad can be an option for anyone, including students with financial… Read more Resource Series 4: Tips for Financing Study Abroad

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Villamar, Katherine H.

Resource Series 3: Safety Abroad!

The next installment in our Resource Series is one that hopefully everyone will read and relate to: tips on safety! No matter where you are in the world, it is important to know what to do to stay safe, and what resources to access in the case of an emergency. Keep your money and important… Read more Resource Series 3: Safety Abroad!

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Villamar, Katherine H.

Tips to Make Packing Easier

It’s that time in your planning process that you need to pack. How do you fit everything in a suitcase or two? What can you carry on? And what should you bring? As someone who always packs too much wherever they go, packing for such a long time away can be daunting. Here’s a few… Read more Tips to Make Packing Easier

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Villamar, Katherine H.

Resource Series 2: Resources for Students of Color Abroad

Whatever the specifics are for your case when preparing to study abroad, we want to be able to help you! The following list is by no means exhaustive, but we hope you find the resources useful. Diversity Abroad has great resources for diverse students. Check out their tips for students of color abroad. Transitions Abroad… Read more Resource Series 2: Resources for Students of Color Abroad

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Villamar, Katherine H.

Recommended Apps to Use Abroad

Phones have become increasingly important in today’s society, and not just in America. While you’re abroad, it could be very helpful to know which apps to use for various reasons. To help sort through them, we’ve compiled a useful list, divided into categories! To connect with friends, both back home and in your new city:… Read more Recommended Apps to Use Abroad

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Villamar, Katherine H.

Resource Series 1: Tips for Handling Mental Illness Abroad

Thoughts from Lyndsi Jones, Peer Advisor Who out there struggles with some kind of mental health condition? Have you thought about studying abroad? Are you worried that studying abroad would be too stressful, or too hard to manage along with your illness? What many students don’t realize is that over 20% of people between the… Read more Resource Series 1: Tips for Handling Mental Illness Abroad

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Villamar, Katherine H.

Simple Steps to Learn a Language Before You Leave

One of the most frequent questions we get asked is, “Do I need to speak a foreign language to study abroad?” Students are typically very relieved to find that the answer is no! While knowing the native language of the country you’re studying in is helpful, it is not required. Many of our program options… Read more Simple Steps to Learn a Language Before You Leave

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Villamar, Katherine H.