Myth Busting the Middle East
July 7, 2016
We asked Linda, ISEP Coordinator at American University of Sharjah, to dispel some misconceptions people may have about the Middle East. … More Myth Busting the Middle East
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10 Things to Do When You Study Abroad
June 27, 2016
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
My Study Abroad Adventures: Weekend Camping Trip
May 23, 2016
When spring finally arrives in the East Coast, you take advantage of it. So last week, I decided to go on a camping trip with Virginia Tech’s rock climbing and whitewater rafting clubs. I can safely say that it was the greatest decision I made since I started my study abroad journey! … More My Study Abroad Adventures: Weekend Camping Trip
10 Photos That Will Inspire You to Study Abroad
February 26, 2016
There’s nothing like a photo of a beautiful new spot to make you wish you were traveling. If you’re considering studying abroad, a quick look at these photos is all the convincing you’ll need to see that studying abroad is the right step. These photos were all submitted in the Spring 2016 ISEP Photo Contest, and were taken by ISEP students and alumni during their study abroad experience. They offer a little travel inspiration, and a fun look in to what your own experience could be like! … More 10 Photos That Will Inspire You to Study Abroad
Challenging Perceptions during Study Abroad: Jeanne d’Arc’s Story
June 18, 2014
A big part of studying abroad is learning how to reconcile the expectations you hold of your host country with the reality of living in your host culture once you arrive. Sometimes, these preconceived notions of what life will be like are heavily influenced by media in your home culture. Do you expect all French people to … More Challenging Perceptions during Study Abroad: Jeanne d’Arc’s Story
ISEP Staff Stories: Learning a Language Abroad (Part 3)
May 21, 2014
We’ve been asking folks in the ISEP office about their language learning experience: their challenges and their successes. But what happens after the language study is over? How does learning a language translate back into day to day life? Into a career? Into future travels? Here’s what our resident language-learning experts had to say: Nancy, Regional … More ISEP Staff Stories: Learning a Language Abroad (Part 3)
ISEP Staff Stories: Learning a Language Abroad (Part 1)
April 30, 2014
Language learning is something that we’re passionate about at ISEP. It builds your communication skills, increases your intercultural competence, and works your noggin’ in ways that little else can. That’s why many ISEP study abroad programs focus on immersing students in a host culture to maximize language learning. That being said — picking up a new language is not … More ISEP Staff Stories: Learning a Language Abroad (Part 1)
Best of ISEP Study Abroad Instagram: Take 4
April 23, 2014
We thought you could use a little bit of vicarious travels today (we sure could). Let these ISEP students’ Instagram photos transport you to faraway lands, diverse cultures, and — most importantly — educational adventures. Are you Instagramming your study abroad shenanigans? Don’t forget to tag your photos with #ISEPStudyAbroad and to follow us, too.
ISEP Student Stories: Sara Discovers Middle Eastern Culture Through Photography
August 14, 2013
Sara H, a University of Tennessee Knoxville student majoring in global studies, spent a semester at the American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. Taking a photography class allowed her to learn both inside and outside the classroom… I was really excited to have the opportunity to finally fit a photography course into … More ISEP Student Stories: Sara Discovers Middle Eastern Culture Through Photography
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