ISEP student Rachel B. from University of Montana studied anthropology in Malaysia at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris. She gives us snippets of how she’s adjusting to three important factors – food, friends and family. … More How to Adjust to New Cultures While Studying Abroad
Japan, land of the rising sun, is famous for its cherry blossoms and raw fish cuisine. However — as many ISEP students have discovered — studying abroad in Japan is more than sakura and sushi. Kansai Gaidai University, located in the heart of Japan’s historically rich Kansai region, offers an Asian Studies Program that allows students to study Japanese in the morning and take business, humanities or social sciences classes (taught in English!) in the afternoon. Students with stellar grades who enroll directly at the university might also qualify for a $6,000 scholarship. … More Studying Abroad in Japan: More Than Sakura and Sushi
You may be intimidated to study in countries where your native language isn’t spoken. But don’t let that stop you! ISEP student Anne, an English major from Emporia State University, didn’t let a language barrier keep her from studying abroad at Toyo University. We asked Anne to tell us about her experience taking Japanese language and literature courses in Tokyo, Japan for an entire academic year — plenty of time to immerse herself in the culture and the language. … More How to Study Abroad in a Place Where You Don’t Speak the Language
Looking for a way to meet locals and make a difference on your host campus? Get involved in activities! You can even start your own, like ISEP alumni Ryotaro, a Toyo University student who studied abroad at Hendrix College. Here he tells the story of teaching Japanese on his host campus. … More How I Started a Japanese Language Course on My Host Campus
Studying abroad is about making the most of wherever you are. ISEP Program Officer Hilary H. has insider tips from her study abroad experiences. Here are her top 10 things that she recommends all students do while abroad! … More 10 Things to Do When You Study Abroad
Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, a big-city lover or an overall adventurer, studying abroad offers endless opportunities. Visiting new places means more than just new sights and views. It means learning to be flexible when the train you planned to take is cancelled last minute, developing cross-cultural communication skills when you have to work through a language barrier, fostering independence through your first solo trip and so much more. But as this is all going on, the views are a great distraction. … More 9 Photos That Will Inspire You to Study Abroad
This time, I decided to travel north to see Jiuzhai Gou for myself. Ever since I got to China, everyone has kept telling me about this place. My roommate went on for an hour about how she thinks this is probably the most beautiful place she’s ever been to. Jiuzhai Gou is a nature reserve on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau. … More The Best Place to Travel in China
Throughout the month of May, we are featuring student takeovers on our Instagram so that you can get a more in-depth look at what it’s like to study abroad. ISEP student Natalia M. from University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez is currently studying abroad at BINUS University. See some of Natalia’s adventures below and even more on her Instagram! … More What It’s Like to Study in Indonesia: Student Takeover
Recently I had the opportunity to participate in an environmentally friendly activity with some of the other international students. The activity consisted of using indigo to tie-dye some handkerchiefs. The event was organized by GreenSOS. This organization focuses on raising awareness and helping educate people on the importance of being environmentally friendly. … More How You Can Celebrate Earth Day Around the World
I studied abroad in Seoul, South Korea last semester and while I was there, I tried some interesting foods. I was a little apprehensive about Korean food at first, but I grew to love it. In some ways, I found Korean food to be very different from food in the United States. Most foods are spicy like kimchi (김치) and tteokbokki (똑볶이), but it makes the flavor pop that much more. Korean food seems to incorporate the same flavor and yet there are subtle differences that make each dish unique. … More How to Make Studying Abroad a Food Adventure
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