The most recent Open Doors report indicates that during the 2013-2014 academic year, 62% of U.S. students who studied abroad participated in short-term study abroad programs (i.e., study abroad programs lasting for a summer term or up to eight weeks). As you might guess, many of these short-term study abroad programs are led by faculty….
Study Abroad and Religion
Religion is one of those things that many Americans practice but don’t always understand or talk about. Nonetheless, your religion may influence where you’d like to study abroad. You may want to learn more about your own religion or you may want to learn about another. I call myself a Christian, but I lived with…
Passport, visa to study abroad
Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. ~Malcolm X Passport and Visas How do I get a passport, visa? A passport is a form of international identification that states your citizenship and other important information needed by immigration. If you don’t already have a passport,…
“There’s An App For That”
Smart phones can be the greatest distraction in the classroom, but when the world becomes your classroom they can become the greatest assert of a study away experience. Here are some apps that you can download to make your program or experience aboard easier and even more organized. In Country Apps: Apps to use after…
Study Abroad and Family
Study Abroad with family Students with partners and children are taking advantage of study abroad opportunities. If it is your dream to go abroad, then don’t let anything get in your way. But, how would you deal with Study Abroad and Family issue? More nontraditional students are going back to college, and more study abroad…
Scholarships and Financial Aid
I know at last what distinguishes man from animals; financial worries. ~ Romain Rolland How do I get scholarships and financial Aid? In this article you will find tips, advise, and information that will help you in your search for the best option. Scholarships and Financial Aid Federal financial aid can be used for study…

