New York Times on Study Abroad in the Middle East
A recent article in the New York Times profiles the dramatic increase in American undergrads studying in the Middle East. Written by Jennifer Conlin, this article... Read more.
Travel Companions
While abroad, many students take the opportunity to travel as much as possible- country-hopping in Europe, exploring the countryside, or just going on an adventure... Read more.
CBS on Parents and Study Abroad
Cindy La Rosa of CBS explains the 5 questions every college parent should ask about their children and study abroad. Topics include personal goals, destination,... Read more.
Guest Blog: A Close Call in Capetown
Guest Blogger: Gregory Bartolomei, University of Pittsburgh ’11 Program: Semester at Sea I never could have anticipated the turn of events that marked my... Read more.
Sports and Travel
While Red Sox fans venerate Fenway Park, the same can be said of FC Barcelona fans and Camp Nou. As any college football fan in the SEC will tell you, the rivalries... Read more.
7 Signs of Successful Study- Abroad Programs
Wendy Williamson, author and Director of Study Abroad at Eastern Illinois University, has just written a great bit of commentary about the differences between universities... Read more.
Pamplona Survival Guide
“The things that happened could only have happened during a fiesta. Everything became quite unreal finally and it seemed as though nothing could have any consequences.... Read more.
To Be or Not To Be (Together) : Long Distance Relationships
If you have a serious boyfriend or girlfriend and are planning on spending time abroad, you’ll have to face The Question: whether you should stay in the relationship... Read more.
Ok, we get it, you went abroad!
Talking to recently-returned study abroad students can be fascinating, but it can also be frustrating. Friends come home bursting with stories- some talking incessantly... Read more.
Host Families and Gifts From Home!
While not all study abroad programs include a homestay, the experience of living with a local family can be a great way to immerse yourself in the culture. If you... Read more.