Preparing the Next Generation
of Global Leaders
For Colleges & Universities
Sign Up Login

Guide to Living Abroad

  • Does the Term African American Only Exist in the United States?

    What does it mean to be African American? Speaking from personal experience, being African American means being Black and being born in America. For those who were born or grew up in Africa and are c…

  • Diversity Abroad Overseas Ambassador Discusses Politics Beyond Borders in Thailand

    Since the beginning of my semester abroad, I quickly realized that I was going to stick out on my new campus. Although there were over 100 exchange students in my particular program, my two colleague…

  • Dealing with Stereotypes While Studying Abroad

    Going abroad to study, intern, teach or volunteer is a decision that comes easier to some than others. It’s natural to have some hesitancies and fears when deciding to take that leap - from the langu…

  • Building Relationships In Your Host Community

    Engaging in an unfamiliar environment can feel foreign-- because it is! It can be a scary and exciting to establish yourself in a new city, a new country, and even a new continent. Developing relatio…

  • Art Appreciation and Paris

    This past summer, I studied abroad in Paris, France to study Jazz under the direction of Cecil Lytle and the aid of CEA Paris. It was a dream come true to have participated in such a rich program at …

  • An American Abroad

    It’s certainly no secret that Americans aren’t viewed too highly some other countries. And with the current state of our politics, well, it isn’t so hard to understand why. However, it was hard to de…

  • 7 Strategies For Embracing Cultural Immersion

    Acclimating to an unfamiliar environment abroad can be mentally demanding on many fronts. The constant influx of new information keeps your mind sharp and your legs racing toward your next adventure,…

  • 6 Ways To Embrace Your Study Abroad Trip To Israel

    Israel offers a unique study abroad experience that thousands of students globally take the opportunity to pursue. While some students choose Israel to engage in heritage or cultural seeking, others …

  • 5 Things You Must Do in South Korea

    There are five different palaces you can visit in Korea (Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, and Gyeonghuigung Palace). If you wear a hanbok you can…

  • 3 Tips for Cultural Immersion Before Coming to South Korea

    One of the things about me that tends to surprise my fellow study abroad friends is how fast I was able to adjust to Korean culture. I haven’t experienced much of a culture shock, and I largely credi…

  • Managing Mental Health While Abroad

    When you're preparing to study abroad you generally hear all sorts of warnings about things like culture shock, reverse culture shock, and homesickness as common causes of depression and anxiety duri…

  • Overseas Ambassador Reflection, Fall 2016: Austin O.

    Since the beginning of my semester abroad, I quickly realized that I was going to stick out on my new campus. There were over 100 exchange students in my program, yet my two colleagues and I were the…

  • Studying Abroad on a Budget

    When trying to make the most of your global program and experience, it’s easy to ball out. But if you’re like many students, you might be working with a modest budget. To ensure your funds the last t…

  • Stretching Your Money While Abroad

    Are you excited yet? Soon you’ll be 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 delectab…

  • "Study"Ing Abroad: The Study Part Of Studying Abroad

    Studying abroad has so many personal and professional benefits. While it's important to be adventurous and explore your new home, it's just as important to take your studies seriously. Classes, study…

  • Reflective Transitions Abroad

    While my situation isn’t unique, I would say that it’s also not the typical study abroad experience. I’m spending the year abroad, but in two different countries--Japan and Ireland--participating in …

  • Realizing My Skin Color While Studying Abroad

    It was as soon as I arrived at Narita Airport in Japan and got on the train heading to Shinjuku, Tokyo, that I began to realize that I was, in fact, different. The Japanese woman across from me was s…

  • Top 5 Most Lucrative Locations to Teach English Abroad

    Everybody is familiar with the saying “you don’t become a teacher for the money,” and while going abroad to teach English overseas will almost certainly be one of the most enriching and rewarding exp…

  • Too American?: Tips on Blending In While in London

    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 Mu…

  • The Learning Journey with Life Overseas

    When I decided to study abroad I knew it would be a life changing experience. In what ways it would change my life I wasn’t quite sure about yet, especially without experiencing it. I was still in Am…

  • Why I Volunteered While Studying Abroad, And Why You Should Too

    Last spring, I spent an incredible semester studying in Madrid, Spain. While I was there, I decided to volunteer at a local vocational school, and I’m super glad that I did. Volunteer abroad opportun…

  • Why and How to Document Your Time Abroad

    Going abroad to study, intern, volunteer or teach are exciting experiences often filled with many firsts and memorable moments. While disconnecting and enjoying every experience to the fullest is wid…