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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

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.

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.

What to Know about Florence, Italy

Trivial things I learned in Florence Name: Kim Le Major: Art and Design Hometown: Hochimin, Vietnam Destination: Florence, Italy Institution: TU in Italy: Lorenzo de’Medici, Florence campus 1. Street signs are on the buildings, not on a pole in the corner, or hanging in the middle of the streets. And since most of them are… Read more What to Know about Florence, Italy

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Villamar, Katherine H.

Studying in Florence: Myth Busters

Name: Kim LeMajor: Art and DesignHometown: Hochimin, VietnamDestination: Florence, ItalyInstitution: TU in Italy: Lorenzo de’Medici, Florence campus First, I must say that I absolutely love all my classes in Florence, including the elective class that made me write 12 pages research with 1.5 space (yes, I am looking at you, History of Costume!). Nearing the end of the semester, though, like… Read more Studying in Florence: Myth Busters

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Villamar, Katherine H.

Q&A Spotlight: Chris Neutzling

Name: Chris NeutzlingMajor: Criminal JusticeHometown: Crofton, MDDestination: Rome, ItalyInstitution: American University of Rome Q1: Your favorite subject & ours: Food! Best dish? Worst dish? New recipe you picked up? The best pasta I ever had in my life was in Florence. Also, I was on a personal mission to try pizza everywhere I went. Simply put, you can’t really… Read more Q&A Spotlight: Chris Neutzling

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Villamar, Katherine H.

Student Blog: Katherine Garrity

Katherine has landed in Scotland and she’s blogging about a semester in Edinburgh Katherine Garrity http://kathgarrity.wordpress.com/ Edinburgh, Scotland Spring 2014

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Villamar, Katherine H.

Q&A Spotlight: Nate Moran

This post is the first in our new Q&A Spotlight Series on returning students.You can find this story and all future spotlights by searching in the category “Q&A Spotlight.” Enjoy! Name: Nate Moran Major: Business Administration, ‘13 Hometown: Middletown, DE Destination: New Zealand, Spring 2013 Institution: Auckland University of Technology Be sure to check out… Read more Q&A Spotlight: Nate Moran

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Villamar, Katherine H.

And the packing …

Oh yes, it’s that time. The one you dreaded, the one you’ve heard horror stories about .. it’s time to pack your suitcase! Don’t freak out! We’ve got some great tips from our pals at EIU Study Abroad, so breathe deep & check them out. “When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and… Read more And the packing …

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Villamar, Katherine H.

Italy: A Guide to Life in Florence

If you’re reading this, it means you have made one of the best decisions of your life in considering to study abroad in Florence, Italy, and now it’s time to start thinking about what to expect. I studied abroad in Florence fall of 2012 during my senior year at Towson and I can say without… Read more Italy: A Guide to Life in Florence

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Villamar, Katherine H.