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6 Things You Should Know Before Studying Abroad in Argentina
The following six tips have been selected so you can be better prepared for your adventure abroad!
Top Sights to See While in Turkey
If you’re heading to Turkey and only have a few pre-planned places to visit, you might need a some more ideas.
Top 7 Destinations for Studying Abroad
Study abroad and foreign exchange programs are offered throughout the world, but how do you decide where to go?
5 Amazing Things to Do in Brazil
You’re going to Brazil, but you are not exactly sure what to do. No worries! We are here to help.
The Hardest Part of Living Abroad Can Be Coming Home
Why should anyone have problems returning to their own culture, customs, and language?
Convincing Your Parents you Should Go Abroad
These helpful tips will prepare you to discuss, inform, and convince your parents to support your experience abroad.
Managing Black Hair Abroad
Learn the ins and outs of managing your hair while studying abroad.
How to Overcome Overpacking, for the Fashionably Dressed
Having trouble packing for your trip abroad? Here are several tips that will help you get the most out of your luggage space!
Tips on Assimilating into London (and not looking like a goofy tourist)
Learn what it takes to not stick out in the crowd while abroad in this issues of diverse perspectives.
The Minority Advantage: The Benefits of Being a Minority Abroad
Learn about the many benefits of being a minority abroad.
Show Me the Money: 7 Secrets to Winning Study Abroad Scholarships
Getting funding to study abroad doesn't have to be a hassle. Learn the 7 secrets of what it takes to make your scholarship
Don’t Go Broke! How to Make Your Money Stretch While Abroad
To insure you get the most out of your time abroad, here are seven tips to help make your money last!
10 Tips for Summer Study or Intern Abroad
Top ten list of the dos and don’ts while studying abroad, some of these you haven’t thought about, some you may have
Yellow, Red and Black! Being Black in Spain
Get a diverse perspectives on what is would be like to live in Spain as an African-American!...
China? I Can't Go to China!
Learn the truth about studying abroad in China.
Have Fun Abroad, Just Not Too Much Fun!
Does nothing wrong with having fun abroad but, remember to take certain precautions!
3 Reasons You Should Study Abroad in Costa Rica |
| by: Cole Daniell on May 02, 2013 |
| Costa Rica, also known as the “rich coast”, is nestled between Nicaragua and Panama at the southern portion of Central America. This unique location makes Costa Rica home to many exotic land formations, a wide variety of plant and animal species, and from my experiences, some of the friendliest Spanish speakers in the Latin speaking wor... |
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6 Things You Should Know Before Studying Abroad in Argentina |
| by: Sai Kuchibhotla on April 11, 2013 |
| Diverse Perspectives: During the spring semester of 2012, I studied abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Much like any other twenty-year-old college student, I had no idea what to expect beyond the little I knew through emails and phone conversations with my advisors. A little less than a year later, today, I think back to this time and ... |
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Top Sights to See While in Turkey |
| by: Ian Ross on March 27, 2013 |
| If you’re heading to Turkey and only have a few pre-planned places to visit, you might need a some more ideas for what to do and things to see. Well do not worry, because I’ve been to Turkey, traveled the country and have a few suggestions that might just help! Turkey is a very geographically diverse ... |
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Top 7 Destinations for Studying Abroad |
| by: Riley Sklar on March 13, 2013 |
| Want to study abroad, but don’t know where to go? Keep calm and read on. There are many study abroad destinations from which to choose, so it is understandable if you're feeling overwhelmed by the many possibilities. In order to help you make a decision, we at Diversity Abroad have compiled ... |
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8 Study Abroad Scholarships that Every Student Should Know About |
| by: Riley Sklar and Tara Matthews on February 14, 2013 |
| Funding can be the biggest obstacle for many students looking to study abroad. Often they are overwhelmed by the costs of a study abroad program, and are unaware of the millions of dollars in scholarships available for students to study abroad. However, don’t let the misconception that there isn’t... |
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5 Amazing Things to Do in Brazil |
| by: Tara Matthews on January 30, 2013 |
| You’re going to Brazil, but you are not exactly sure what to do. Although your trip has pre-planned excursions, you want to venture off the beaten path. No problem, we’re here to help! Brazil is a very large and diverse country, so it is difficult to limit what you should ... |
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The Hardest Part of Living Abroad Can Be Coming Home |
| by: Laara Manler on January 22, 2013 |
| For those of us who are traveling abroad for just a few months, coming home may be no big deal. But for those who stay six months or longer, the process of returning home, or repatriating, can be distressing. Sometimes international travelers experience reverse culture shock though this may seem counterintuitive. After all, why should anyo... |
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Convincing Your Parents You Should Go Abroad |
| by: Riley Sklar on January 15, 2013 |
| You’re dead set on spending the next semester of your college career abroad. You know where you want to go and have your eyes set on a certain program. You have visited with your study abroad advisor on campus and understand how it all works. Before you can apply, the next step is to get your parents on board. No worries! You can do i... |
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Managing Black Hair Abroad |
| by: Tara Matthews on November 14, 2012 |
| My hair is what I’d like to call, “loud”. As loud as dead protein sprouting from your scalp (it’s true!) can be, that is. It certainly attracts attention, which is why one of the most common questions that I’m asked by students is, “How do I take care of my hair while I’m abroad?” And thus, this mini guide for managing your hair wh... |
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How to Overcome Overpacking, for the Fashionably Dressed |
| by: Tara Matthews on November 14, 2012 |
| You’re about to embark on an amazing experience abroad. You’ll be away from the comforts of home, so of course you want to prepare yourself as best possible. You don’t want to forget a thing, right? So you pack everything – and I mean everything - you may need for a four-month journey. You feel your back groan under the sag of y... |
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Diverse Perspectives: Tips on Assimilating into London (and not looking like a goofy tourist |
| by: Tara Matthews on October 12, 2012 |
| Diverse Perspectives: Tips on Assimilating into London (and not looking like a goofy tourist) When I first decided to study abroad in England, I knew I wasn’t there to study the ins and outs of the theatre as detailed in my trip itinerary. (I will say, though, seeing Lord of the Rings: The Musical was one of the highlights of my trip.)... |
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A “Next Level” Experience: Benefits of Studying a Foreign Language Abroad |
| by: Antonio Reyes on August 29, 2012 |
| Can you picture yourself speaking Chinese during a business meeting? Talking to your patient in Spanish at a hospital? Translating documents from Arabic to English in your position at a US Embassy? No matter what career field you’re looking to work in, having a second language may give you the added skill needed do excel. Learning a f... |
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The Minority Advantage: The Benefits of Being a Minority Abroad |
| by: Antonio Reyes on November 29, 2012 |
| For minority students, studying abroad may present special challenges. These challenges may include discrimination, depending on how foreign cultures perceive your particular ethnicity. However, your ethnic uniqueness can also benefit you while living in a foreign country. Here are four ways that being a minority can be an advantage ... |
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Show Me the Money: The 7 Secrets to Winning Scholarships to Study Abroad |
| by: Antonio Reyes on July 25, 2012 |
| The lack of money doesn’t have stand between you and studying abroad. Hundreds of scholarships are available that can cover the cost of your program, and then some. Unfortunately, many students don’t apply for scholarships because they feel that their chance of winning a scholarship is as likely as winning the lottery.However, composing a winni... |
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Dont Go Broke! How to Make Your Money Stretch While Abroad. |
| by: Antonio Reyes on July 25, 2012 |
| Are you excited yet? The semester is about to end and soon you’ll be on a plane headed to study abroad in a foreign land where you will gain new and exciting experiences. You’ll explore every inch of your new home, dine on strange yet delectable cuisines and meet interesting and colorful people while gaining a better understanding of the world ... |
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Yellow, Red and Black. Being Black in Spain |
| by: Arien Atterberry on May 16, 2012 |
| Diverse Perspectives: Yellow, Red and Black! Being Black in Spain My life studying abroad in Spain as an African-American was a lot like my life in the states yet strikingly different. You would think that Spain would be especially acquainted with people of a darker hue because of its close proximity to Africa and the large amount of Afric... |
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Ten Tips for Students Preparing for Summer Study or Intern Abroad |
| by: Arien Atterberry on March 21, 2012 |
| It has been a little over a year now since I took the first step off the ledge of uncertainty and embarked upon one of my MOST life changing experiences. A year later, I can look back on my “expatriation experience”, as I like to call it, and give practical advice to all the study abroad newbie’s. As the school term winds down, those planning... |
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10 Summer Study Abroad Programs You Can Afford! |
| by: Antonio Reyes on July 25, 2012 |
| Looking to study abroad this summer, but feel that you can't afford it? The truth is there are many programs during the summer that are moderately priced and cost effective. DiversityAbroad.com has compiled 10 summer study abroad programs under $5,300. This list is full of amazing and awe-inspiring destinations. If you want to learn a new language ... |
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Have Fun Abroad, Just Not Too Much Fun! |
| by: Antonio Reyes on July 25, 2012 |
| Your bags are packed, tickets are purchased and passport in hand; you are ready to study abroad! The odds are you'll be safe while abroad, but it's always better to be safe than sorry. Here are a few tips that will help keep you out of compromising situations that could get you into trouble with the law, or even worse, be harmful to your health.1. ... |
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China? I can’t go to China! 7 Myths about studying in China |
| by: Antonio Reyes on July 25, 2012 |
| It's no surprise that with the growth of China's economic standing that the country has become a popular destination for many students looking to study abroad. Are you interested in studying abroad in China, but aren't sure if it's for you? No problem! We are here to separate fact from fiction. Here are seven of the most common misconceptions that ... |
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