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Photo Essay: A Birthday Abroad (Part Two)

 

Birthdays can evoke a wide variety of emotions, which are seldom of neutral nature. Some adore celebrating the beginning of new age and the joys that will go along with it. Whereas others may passionately try to hide/forget the fact that they are another year older. Some enjoy big celebrations with many friends and [...]

There’s Still Time! Summer Program Deadlines have been Extended

Aspire by API has recently announced a deadline extension on its summer programs in France, Ireland, Italy, and Spain!

Haven't had a chance to apply yet? That's OK!

 

That means you still have a chance to spend the summer exploring the streets of Paris, discovering the medieval cathedrals of Florence, or exploring the [...]

Studying Abroad with Social Media

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sharing your experience is an important part of studying abroad. Every day you spend away from home, you will be exposed to new and exciting places, cultures, people and more. As you begin to collect stories, which capture all you have seen and felt, it is natural to [...]

Photo Essay: A Birthday Abroad (Part One)

All of my new friends (French, American, and Chinese) gathered around the table.

Birthdays can evoke a wide variety of emotions, which are seldom of neutral nature. Some adore celebrating the beginning of new age and the joys that will go along with it. Whereas others may passionately try to hide/forget the [...]

Photo Essay: The Winter Season in the French Alps (Part Two)

In the midst of winter in the Alps, people carrying skis or snowboards are omnipresent–in the trams, in the middle of campus, and in the center of town. Everyone seems to answer the call of the mountains, from as young as three to the respectable age of 70. Mountain sports are imbedded in [...]

Photo Essay: The Winter Season in the French Alps (Part One)

In the midst of winter in the Alps, people carrying skis or snowboards are omnipresent–in the trams, in the middle of campus, and in the center of town. Everyone seems to answer the call of the mountains, from as young as three to the respectable age of 70. Mountain sports are imbedded in the culture [...]

Overheard on the Streets of Cork

Students jumping for joy at the University College Cork (UCC) campus

 

You may think that students who study in Cork don’t have to deal with a language barrier, but you would be mistaken. The Irish do speak English, of course, but they have their own phrases and sayings that make their dialect unique. [...]

Learning about your host city, from the people who know it best

How well do you know your hometown? If you’ve lived there for a good portion of your life, I bet you know it pretty well—the nicest parks, the best restaurants, and whatever hot spots or quirky aspects that make the place unique. And if you ever had a visitor come through, I’m sure you’d take [...]

A surefire way to improve your skills

Moving into with a host family for four or five months can seem pretty daunting. Before I even touched down in France, I had a lot of questions about what to expect: Would they like me? How close would we become? What if my host mom was a horrible cook?

Each host [...]

What will your host family bring to the table?

Moving into with a host family for four or five months can seem pretty daunting. Before I even touched down in France, I had a lot of questions about what to expect: Would they like me? How close would we become? What if my host mom was a horrible cook?

Each host [...]