I can’t say it was in my plans, but I ended being a Spanish teacher for two young boys while I studied abroad in Växjö, Sweden. Teaching something to someone from your host country, whether it’s a language or any other skill, can give your time abroad greater significance. … More Why You Should Get Involved When You Study Abroad
Giving Tuesday is a growing global movement that unites people and countries by celebrating our capacity to care for and empower one another. On December 1, the ISEP community will demonstrate how we make the world a better place when we come together for good. We’ve developed the following toolkit to help you prepare to give back with your time, voice and money. … More 3 Ways to Give Back on #GivingTuesday
Emilie was 15 years old when she first “studied abroad.” Although it was only a 10 day educational tour of France and Spain, the experience would jumpstart an incredible transformative life journey. Fifteen years later, Emilie has studied abroad five times, backpacked through the UK, served in the Peace Corps and worked abroad. Emilie Romero is now the Director of Communications and Marketing at ISEP. Here is what she learned along the way: … More How Studying Abroad Five Times Changed My Life
1. I Wanted a Study Abroad Experience Similar to the Peace Corps I chose to study abroad at the University of Ghana in Accra, Ghana, West Africa, because I wanted to prepare myself for the possibility of joining the Peace Corps. I wanted to make sure that I could adjust appropriately to living in a developing country. … More Why I Chose Ghana For Study Abroad
University of Montana student Lia reflects on her summer teaching English in China through ISEP’s Summer Service Learning Program at Tsinghua University in China. The Summer Service Learning Program at Tsinghua University was an amazing experience! I met some incredibly kind, intelligent, and inspiring people. The students and faculty at Tsinghua really went out of their way … More ISEP Student Stories: Lia Teaches English in China
ISEP’s Director of Direct Programs, Denita T, hails from South Africa. Today she shares what makes this country special, why the University of Johannesburg is a unique place to study, and what it’s like to have a real-life brush with political revolutionary and inspirational leader Nelson Mandela. I’ll never forget the day I met Nelson … More Meeting Mandela: Denita Shares her Story
At the ISEP office in frosty Northern Virginia, we’re still caught in the clutches of winter… which is why daydreaming about summer’s sunshine and balmy temperatures is a welcome distraction! But summer isn’t just about beaches and palm trees — did you know that with ISEP, you can study abroad in the summer, too? And … More 8 Summer Study Abroad Programs for Every Student
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