4 Tips for Making the Most of Your Year Abroad

4 Tips for Making the Most of Your Year Abroad

After a year abroad, I'm ready to share my advice for working and studying overseas.
4 Challenges to Expect as a Digital Nomad

4 Challenges to Expect as a Digital Nomad

Want to become location independent? Be prepared to compromise.
Germany: Where Extracurriculars Are Harder & Classes Easier

Germany: Where Extracurriculars Are Harder & Classes Easier

A Canadian and Colombian reflect on the differences studying abroad.  
What to Expect From Reverse Culture Shock

What to Expect From Reverse Culture Shock

How can you settle back into a place that should feel familiar, but no longer feels like home?
3 Things to Expect from Dating Long-Distance

3 Things to Expect from Dating Long-Distance

If you're studying abroad while your partner stays home, get ready for these challenges.  
5 Ways Being a Digital Nomad Improves Your Resume

5 Ways Being a Digital Nomad Improves Your Resume

Skills and strengths we've developed while working remotely. 
What It’s Like Trying to Find a Room in Munich (and How Not to Get Scammed)

What It’s Like Trying to Find a Room in Munich (and How Not to Get Scammed)

How not to get taken advantage of in a city that's in the midst of a housing crisis. 
My Weekday Dog

My Weekday Dog

The little dog making a big impact on my life in Switzerland
Study Abroads Biggest Secret

Study Abroad's Biggest Secret

Terms papers, exams and stress still exist overseas.   
Moving Abroad: The Small Things You Don’t Think About

Moving Abroad: The Small Things You Don’t Think About

Two short weeks in Ireland have put us through the wringer and brought us out stronger. 
France, According to a Frenchman

France, According to a Frenchman

A chance encounter changes my perspective—and reminds me why I'm studying abroad. 
My Time in Paris is Ending. The FOMO? Its Real.

My Time in Paris is Ending. The FOMO? It's Real.

I'm trying to figure out how to squeeze out every last moment for what it's worth. 
7 Tips for Vegetarians and Vegans Abroad

7 Tips for Vegetarians and Vegans Abroad

How to reframe the challenge as an opportunity.
What Its Like to Run a Yoga Retreat

What It's Like to Run a Yoga Retreat

One woman shares her journey to embrace self-awareness, and how volunteers can contribute.  
Bringing Up Brexit

Bringing Up Brexit

Why I can't be a spokesperson for my home country.
Enriching Your Study Abroad Experience Through Travel

Enriching Your Study Abroad Experience Through Travel

I wish I had realized the importance of exploring sooner during my time away.

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