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Editor of online travel news site Skift, Dennis Schaal, once called traveling to other countries “the ultimate form of higher learning.” According to the American Gap Association, around 90% of students who take a year off college do return to their studies and actually obtain higher grades than their peers. Gap years are still far […]
If you plan to study abroad, you’ll want to watch out for the pitfalls that could make your time overseas unenjoyable and even dangerous. Living in another county in itself has enough challenges, and you’ll want to do everything possible to eliminate any extra hassle from your experience. Research the Destination Learning all the important […]
I thought that a holiday in Rome would mean queuing with millions of other tourists to buy expensive tickets for attractions. But, I was pleasantly surprised to find that, while It can be, it doesn’t have to be. There are plenty of wonderful things that you can do for without spending a penny. The Eternal […]
Teaching abroad is something a lot of people explore at some point in their life. Teaching abroad might be something a person does after graduating from college. It may also be something a person does later in their career, as a way to travel and work at the same time. There are a variety of […]
International students (and those whose parent’s live hours upon hours away from their university) typically have a dilemma between school years. Unless you’ve lived a relatively minimal lifestyle and can pack your entire room away into a suitcase, you now have a lot of possessions, belongings, and equipment that you frankly have no idea what […]
It is getting increasingly difficult to get a college education for a number of reasons. Sometimes (mostly!) it can be cost prohibitive, but actually, the competition is stiffer than ever before. With the US ranking 17th globally in education, many of our high school graduates are simply unprepared for advanced levels of academia. A growing […]
Going to study abroad is daunting – it’s a huge challenge, and the fact that you’ve decide to do it shows your strength of character. Although it’s a brave thing for you to do, the chances are that you won’t regret it. However, you will get nervous, homesick and confused at times, but this will […]
Spending a semester studying abroad exposes you to the culture, languages and customs of another country. This immersive learning experience is unlike studying from a book, and you could make lifelong memories and friendships. Follow these four tips in order to prepare yourself for a successful, safe and healthy semester studying in a foreign country. […]
If you decide to study or do an exchange program in Australia, you will be faced with a difficult choice – which city to opt for? A vibrant economic hub or a laid-back coastal paradise? Australia is incredibly diverse in terms of natural landscapes and climate, as well as opportunities for studying and traveling. It […]
There is no better time to take a road trip than after college graduation. Your schooling responsibilities are behind you (or at the very least, a summer away), and you’re transitioning into a full-time career, which means you likely are between jobs and homes. Take this time to do something that will only become harder […]