A study abroad in college is a fantastic opportunity, but it also comes with many questions and uncertainties. We’re here to answer them.
Remember when your high school language teacher lectured you on the benefits of learning languages? Turns out they had a point. From neurological to social benefits, learning a language will help you. If you’re considering starting up a new language, especially through self-study, keep reading to find out what benefits you’ll uncover. Neurological Benefits First […]
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If you’re heading toward college soon or transitioning into a new chapter of your life, you might be considering a gap year. However, it’s often vague as to what a gap year really is, what it looks like, and what the potential effects might be. In this article, I’ll review everything you need to know
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A study abroad is a quintessential part of the traditional college experience. When I was 19 years old, I had my opportunity. I was selected for a US-UK Fulbright Summer Institute (which I highly recommend looking into–it’s an excellent experience). These are some lessons I learned during my study abroad, many of which I have
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You’re on campus now. You’re having a great time, learning the rhythm of the school, and finding your place. But have you visited a college advisor yet? You’ve probably heard the term, and someone might have explained it to you. However, there’s a lot more to college advising than it may seem. Here, I review
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This summer marked four years since my Fulbright Summer Institute in Belfast, Northern Ireland. While I’ve talked about Fulbright scholarships, study abroad, and studying abroad in Belfast in other articles, I’ve never talked directly about my Fulbright Summer Institute experience. Quite honestly, I couldn’t find the words to describe everything that came out of this
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Learning a language is one of the best gifts we can give ourselves. It opens doors, allows us to meet people, and teaches us infinite amounts about other cultures. However, it can often be daunting without the right support or resources. The good news is that college is the perfect time to embark on your
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If you go to SDSU, chances are pretty good that at least one faculty member has talked to you about studying abroad. There are constantly emails about opportunities, study abroad fairs, and presentations. However, what’s it really like? We’re here to walk you through what you need to know about a study abroad with SDSU,
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We’ve been writing a lot about studying abroad lately (see here and here). While your time abroad is fantastic, there are many questions when returning. One of those at the forefront is this: how can you include your study abroad in your resume? Luckily, we have the answers, which we break down below. Awards +
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We have a little theme going on, don’t we? Recently, I wrote about my own study abroad in college, which took place in Belfast, Northern Ireland. As you might have gathered from the article, it undoubtedly changed my life. For that reason, I thought it would be prudent to write a bit about why everyone should
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Are you looking for a unique study abroad? Here, I’ll go over why it’s a fantastic idea to study in Belfast, as well as some of the things that you can do while you’re there. Pro #1: Language Belfast is a perfect location if you want to go abroad but don’t want to have to
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