You’re anxiously counting the days until you depart and you are finally ready to start packing your things. But what should you pack for study abroad? Pretty much no one knows what they will need to they leave, so don’t worry! I put together this Study Abroad Packing List of everything you need when...
This little quiz is made for International Students living in the United States. It is a fun little test that will help you understand how Americanized you have truly become! Give yourself 1 point for each statement you agree with, unless otherwise noted! Enjoy!...
Being homesick is personal and it can be hard to talk about. But I think it’s important to share that everyone can feel homesick at some point. You may say: you lived abroad for years, you must not feel homesick too much! Haha, right!...
Dagny was a foreign exchange student in India and shared her study abroad experience with us! Foreign Exchange Student in India There’s simply no place on earth that’s quite like India. Ancient, unexpected, inspiring, India is one of the most magical places in the world. Mark Twain said that, “India is the cradle of...
Laura Carraro Costais is from Brazil and she shared her year abroad experience in McKinleyville, California. She loves to play tennis and hopes to be a doctor and travel around the world trying different types of experiences and food in the future. What did you find the most challenging about living abroad in USA? The...
One of the biggest reasons you should consider studying abroad is the opportunity to see the world and engage with other people from a culture other than your own. While there are many pros to studying abroad, it may not be for everyone. If you are considering going abroad in college, you should consider...
Daiki was born in Japan but grew up in America. He speaks two languages fluently (Japanese and English), plus Mandarin Chinese and Spanish, and currently studying Portuguese. He is a constant traveler and has never stayed in one city for more than 4 years in a row. He is sharing his experience and tips with...
Living abroad is a whole different experience that is beneficial not only for the person and his or her enrichment, but also for the society as a whole. This experience taught me not only about a new country, but even more about myself. Here I share my story and my experience of living abroad...
When you sign up for a study abroad program, you have no idea what it will feel like to live in another country. You might think that you will miss your home or that you will see and try new things every day. A semester abroad will probably be one of the best experiences of...
For many students, studying abroad is an important and exciting part of their plans for college. Studying in another country is an amazing experience, but it costs money — not just tuition, but travel, housing, and living expenses. These costs can be significant, and can become a substantial barrier for students who are looking...
