Archive for the ‘Study Abroad and Student Travel’ Category

June 21, 2010 | Jonathan McRay

To Wonder and Wander: A Worldview of Travel

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely . . . Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.”  –Mark Twain

I sat with an American businessman in the home of a Palestinian [...]

June 21, 2010 | Lauren Van Mullem

Will Work for Travel: How Work-Stay Programs Can Work for You

Work-stay programs are not only great for budget travelers, they can also enhance your resume, help your language skills, and let you get to know the people of your destination far more than if you were just seeing the sights.

June 20, 2010 | Lauren Van Mullem

How You Can Use Podcasts to Learn a New Language

Learning another language isn’t easy, but whether it’s for your undergrad prerequisites, study abroad, or to prepare for a graduate program, you are going to have to do it.

June 18, 2010 | Lauren Van Mullem

Romance Abroad: Dating in Different Cultures

Asking about dating on my travels to England, India and Japan revealed some fascinating differences in how guys and gals are getting together – or aren’t.

June 16, 2010 | ama83

Don’t Wait…Study Abroad Before it’s Too Late

It can be expensive, but if you can afford to go and have a strong interest in traveling, take the plunge! If you have to think it over for several semesters, by the time you make up your mind, it may be too late.

June 11, 2010 | Paul Backus

An Anteater in South Africa: Life After Durban

Reflections: Paul looks back on his 4 months abroad.

June 11, 2010 | Paul Backus

An Anteater in South Africa: Snapshots of Durban – The Good, The Bad and The Weird

A handful of scenes capture the variety of experiences I’ve had during my semester stay in South Africa.

June 11, 2010 | Paul Backus

The crime in Durban hits close to home, causing Paul and fellow students to reflect on the risks and benefits of study abroad.

June 11, 2010 | Paul Backus

An Anteater in South Africa: Outside of South Africa

Spring break in Africa is in September. Although a trip to Mozambique and the haphazard adventures along the way may not have been easy, it was well worth it in the end.

June 10, 2010 | Paul Backus

An Anteater in South Africa: Outside of Durban

Safaris and Surf, there’s more to South Africa than just studying. Paul makes the most of the opportunities for excitement around Durban.

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