30 Days to Departure Checklist

30 Days to Departure Checklist

Start your study abroad countdown right.
On Pets and Moving Abroad

On Pets and Moving Abroad

How to find a temporary home for your furry friends.
Out For Blood: Preventing Tick Bites

Out For Blood: Preventing Tick Bites

If your summer travel plans include playing or working outdoors, know how to recognize, avoid—and get rid of—these dangerous hitchhikers.
Learning to Embrace Solo Travel

Learning to Embrace Solo Travel

Sometimes the best travel companion is yourself. 
Travel Like Youve Never Travelled Before

Travel Like You've Never Travelled Before

Three intrepid travellers share their best tips for losing the jitters and seizing the opportunities.
  • Healthcare Work in International Development

  • It takes a special skill set to work as a healthcare provider in an international development setting. Here's what you need to know.

Parenting on an Adult Gap Year

Parenting on an "Adult Gap Year"

Parenting abroad and across the ocean requires strong family communication.
Selective Vaccinations: Staying Healthy Off the Beaten Path

Selective Vaccinations: Staying Healthy Off the Beaten Path

Which shots do you really need? It depends not only on where you're going, but also what you'll be doing there. Part two of a two-part series.
How Expats View Germanys Rules

How Expats View Germany's Rules

Immigrants from around the world share their impressions about life in Germany.    
6 Steps to a Weekend Excursion

6 Steps to a Weekend Excursion

Everyone takes a weekend trip while studying abroad, but where do you start?
Good Manners are Universal

Good Manners are Universal

A German language course turns out to be much more than just a bilingual learning experience.
What to Expect from a Semester in Hong Kong

What to Expect from a Semester in Hong Kong

Why you should study abroad in Asia's World City.
5 Ways to Travel Like a Local

5 Ways to Travel Like a Local

Tourist guidebooks and websites aren’t the best way to learn about a destination. Try these tips instead.
Where Should I Study Abroad?

Where Should I Study Abroad?

The success of your semester overseas is about far more than just your destination. Returned student Meghan explains.  
Cultural Differences: From England to Italy

Cultural Differences: From England to Italy

Three cultural differences one study abroad student notices during her time in Bologna. 
The Best Part of Long-Term Study Abroad

The Best Part of Long-Term Study Abroad

After winter holidays at home, Emily dreads going back to Amsterdam—but returns to a pleasant surprise. 
Making the Airport a Breeze

Making the Airport a Breeze

Tips to turn your time in transit into a success.
Vaccine Tips For Budget Travellers

Vaccine Tips For Budget Travellers

Travel vaccines can cost a bundle. Asking these questions could save you some money. Part one of a two-part series.
8 Packing Tips for the Return Trip

8 Packing Tips for the Return Trip

Packing up to go home is harder than it sounds. Here's how to make it easier. 
What I Hope to Learn From Studying Abroad

What I Hope to Learn From Studying Abroad

Why Abigail is setting off into the unknown this semester.

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