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8 Things to Do Before You Study Abroad

During my time in Sweden, I have learned some tips that can help simplify your time abroad. Here are some things you should do before you leave to study abroad.

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Five Distinctly British Words I've Learned While Studying Abroad in the U.K.

Even when you study abroad in a country that speaks your native tongue, the use of the language can be quite different like I have found when comparing between American and British English. Here are five especially notable words.

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Seize the Day in Switzerland

The first month is always the most challenging but I'm more prepared and excited to take on the rest of my time abroad.

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4 Things to Expect When Studying Abroad in the United Kingdom

You might be wondering how you need to prepare for studying abroad in the United Kingdom. Many aspects of life here are different than what you might be used to. I have now been studying abroad in England for over two months and have compiled a list of things that came as a shock to me a an American

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How To Make The Most Of Your Road Trip When Nothing Goes As Planned

This semester we decided to go on a road trip for spring break. Weeks of planning and daydreaming watching the pictures of the places we wanted to go.

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Six Things You Will Need When Studying Abroad in Thailand

Here are a few suggestions for things to bring with you to Thailand so you are best prepared for your time abroad.

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Santiago, Chile: My New Favorite Café City

Maybe it’s because I’m half Cuban, maybe it’s because I’ve just flown 14 hours to get here, but I am aching for a good cup of coffee. I’m excited to be in Santiago – they say it sits between the sky (the Andes) and the sea (the Pacific).

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Making the Most of Travel by Meeting Locals

I am from a small town in Colorado and I am currently studying in Bern, Switzerland. For me, getting out and exploring places that I had never been before was almost a daily occurrence even in Colorado where I have lived my entire life.

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While Abroad: Missing Bits of Home

Studying abroad offers new cultural experiences. It can also create an appreciation for aspects from home you may have taken for granted.

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Returning Home: It's Just a 'See Ya Later'

They also say that home is wherever “I’m with you.” But if home is where heart is, then my heart is scattered across the world: a little town off the Ocoee River, the smoky hills of east Tennessee, the north Georgia mountains and the capital of the happiest country in the world.

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