Category: ISEP

How to Talk About Study Abroad in a Job Interview

July 11, 2016

You’ve submitted your resume and cover letter, and you’ve been selected for an interview. As you prepare, remember that studying abroad is more than an opportunity to see the world. The challenges of living in a different country build skills that make you a valuable employee, but how do you communicate that to your interviewer? In a competitive job market, study abroad experiences make you stand out, but you have to discuss them strategically. … More How to Talk About Study Abroad in a Job Interview

5 Tips To Help Deal With Parents When Studying Abroad

June 30, 2016

Are you worried about studying abroad and having to get around on your own without your folks? Or are you instead wishing your parents would stop nagging you because you know you’ll be just fine? Whatever the case may be, parental involvement in a student’s study abroad experience requires a delicate balance. … More 5 Tips To Help Deal With Parents When Studying Abroad

Studying Abroad As a Female African American

April 19, 2016

Growing up in Kansas, I was not a stranger to being the only one that looked like me in my classes or activities. If you know what it is like being a minority, you know that it isn’t easy and it is a constant personal battle of trial and triumph. Before studying abroad, I knew that it would be really important to consider how confident I was in my personal journey of racial and cultural acceptance before jumping into the Italian culture. … More Studying Abroad As a Female African American

How to Study Abroad in France in 3 Easy Steps

April 7, 2016

Let’s be honest: figuring out how to study abroad isn’t always easy. When you think about what type of program type you want, what courses you need to take, what logistics need to be figured out, it can start to feel intimidating. That’s why we’re here to help. In this three-part webinar series, ISEP Program Officer Lindsay discusses program types, course information, logistics and more. … More How to Study Abroad in France in 3 Easy Steps

7 Photos That’ll Convince You to Study in Florida

April 1, 2016

We spent the whole day kayaking to complete the five and a half miles of picturesque natural beauty and clean waters of the river. It was so much fun! The water was so clean that I had the chance to see and touch two turtles, manatees and a lot of different kinds of birds.The mangrove trees were so tall that you felt so small in comparison with them. Florida is my place, and I want to live here forever! … More 7 Photos That’ll Convince You to Study in Florida

Getting Lost In Language While Studying Abroad

March 2, 2016

As all college language students know, learning a language in the classroom does not come with DJ Khaled explaining the keys to success for language competency. Quite frankly, there are many components to just speaking and understanding any given language. Each language construction is unique and special to the area it is from. … More Getting Lost In Language While Studying Abroad