While you may operate under a certain set of expectations at home, things are likely to be quite different in your new country of residence. Navigating bus schedules, bureaucratic dealings, or ordering at a restaurant can be unfamiliar experiences and social interactions. Teaching English abroad presents an opportunity to go far beyond your average travel […]
One of the biggest myths about going overseas is that it’s outrageously expensive — but the reality is there are hundreds of organizations offering scholarships & grants dedicated to helping students realize their study and volunteer abroad dreams. So before you get discouraged by the price of the program you have your heart set on, […]
We are proud to have held our first presentation & competition evening at University College London (UCL) last night. I think all present will agree that it was an interesting evening with lots of different opinions and views expressed, which were rewarded with some amazing prizes. We asked select UCL students to answer one of […]
Continued from Part 1: Why meaningful travel is a must-have-skill on tomorrow’s job market I recently went to a New York City event for university alumni of an Asia-based study abroad program we all did about seven years ago, and I was blown away by the obvious difference the early international experience made in our careers. […]
With only two months left of 2016, it’s high time to decide the details for internships in 2017. The two most important questions to answer when you decide to intern abroad are always what? and where? Regardless of where you go, your experience will be intricately shaped by the culture where you will be living and working. Therefore, […]
Finding the right accommodation is often considered one of the most important decisions for your placement abroad. This is because whether or not you feel comfortable in your new home will greatly influence your experience of your time abroad. We have all heard the horror stories of cockroaches crawling out from under beds or roommates […]
Ever wondered what exactly an internship really is? And when exactly is the best time to go on an adventure and what is the difference between the two really? And most importantly, how do you choose? Well, the answer – put simply – is that there is no simple answer. Every one of us is […]
