Strategies to Develop a Competitive Faculty-led Program
There is nothing more frustrating than putting your time and energy into something, only to have it fail in the end. Unless your faculty-led program is subsidized by a college or university, it will likely require a minimum enrollment to avoid cancellation. This means that you’ll need a competitive program and a great marketing plan to make it work. Here’s…
The World is My Book
If there’s one thing I’ve learned about life, it’s that everything is transient. I left my study abroad director position in 2013 because I had a great opportunity to live and work in Italy with my family. I loved my job at EIU and I loved my life in Tuscany, but in 2016 it was time for another change and…
Island Life
I have an obsession for beautiful islands. Recently, I visited Sardinia for the first time. If you’re not familiar with this place, it’s the second largest island in the Mediterranean, part of Italy, about the size of Vermont. It’s a Blue Zone, and I’m interested in learning more about life as it relates to human longevity. Not only is Sardinia…
How Traveling the World Made Me a Better Parent
The benefits of international experience on a resume are well recognized, but what about the other benefits? Can studying or working abroad enhance additional, seemingly non-related areas of your life? Personally, I have been amazed by all the ways my time abroad has made my life better, in particular and especially, in my experience as a new mother. Having a…
Top Schools for Study Abroad
Sometimes you just know. You just know that you are going to study abroad. Sometimes, the decision to go to a certain college or university is actually based, in part, on its study abroad program. For those who are already convinced and want to make sure they get the support they need to adventure abroad, we’ve compiled a shortlist of…
Missed out on studying overseas? Go abroad as an adult.
Are you getting older and increasingly regretting the fact that you didn’t study abroad in college? Feeling like you missed out? You don’t have to nowadays. Many opportunities have popped up that allow you to go abroad as an adult, whether it be for a few weeks, a few months, or even a year. You might even be able to…
Reverse Culture Shock: Coming home after studying abroad
When preparing for studying abroad one thing you’re often told about is culture shock. Especially if you’ll be studying in a country that doesn’t speak your native language! What no one ever thinks to prepare you for is reverse culture shock. According to the U.S. Department of State website, reverse culture shock is “Many of the same events and circumstances…
Getting to Know Your On-Site Program Coordinator
As customized, faculty-led study abroad programs increase in popularity, the support behind these programs increases in sophistication. Gone are the days that faculty find themselves in a foreign country for the first time, with a class of students counting on them for their well-being and as their tour guide. Instead, many university study abroad offices are utilizing private companies that specialize in…
Getting Work Experience through MBA Study Abroad Programs
Getting an MBA has always been a prestigious distinction and because of increasing interest in programs, there are many new options available provide all those interested with the option that they need. For those who cannot leave their careers, there are MBA schools online that provide students with a flexible schedule that allows for night and weekend classes. For those…
Choosing a Study Abroad Program
The notion of studying abroad is an exciting one, but it can also be intimidating—especially when it comes to choosing a study abroad program. As a veteran study abroad student who went through her share of overwhelming study abroad searches before finally setting off on an international semester, I thought I’d save you some time by sharing what I learned…