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Finding My Roots While Studying Abroad

What are your reasons for studying abroad? Many students want to improve their foreign language skills, while some thirst for new adventures. Still others seek to discover their heritage firsthand. Alicia Kennedy had all three goals on her mind when she set out to study with us in Spain, and she came back with an [...]

Does taking a gap year make sense financially? Especially in THIS economy? Well, yeah.

Let’s face it: money plays a big part in your gap year decision. It should—the Great Recession may technically be over, but times are a still tough. And all this talk in Washington about the national debt ceiling has got a lot of us thinking about our own personal debt ceilings. Is taking a year [...]

How You Can Get Abroad – Again!

When looking at prospective universities and/or when you start college, be sure to talk to your advisor about your interest in studying abroad, visit the school’s study abroad office to learn about the study abroad process and options, and get started on your study abroad plans early!

Most students start thinking about getting [...]

Leverage Your New Skills!

Whether you realize it or not, you developed new strengths and skills as a result of your experience abroad! Keep in mind that what you learned abroad will help you in your personally, academically, and professionally! You can read an article about how to market your international experience at: http://www.abroadview.org/avmag/2008fall_larsson.htm

And consult [...]