ISEP student Amy P., a history and international relations major at Agnes Scott College, spent a year at Vesalius College in Belgium to deepen her understanding of international politics and explore a new culture. During her time abroad, she made a list of the top five reasons why Belgium should be on your study abroad destination list. … More 5 Reasons Why You Should Study Abroad in Belgium
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
Each time you enter a new country, or even a new region, there are so many things to explore and take in. Obviously you’ll want to hit the big landmarks, see all of the unique geography and if you’re like me you’ll want to visit a few smaller scale places off the beaten path. Many people think the most important part of travel is the landmarks, but to many it is the food. Everywhere you go is likely to have a food that is completely, well, foreign to you. Even if it’s something that doesn’t sound great to you, it’s important to be adventurous! Immerse yourself into your new culture, and give it a try. If you don’t like it, that’s okay. You can say you tried it, and you just might end up with a new favorite food item. … More How to Make the Most of Food Adventures While Studying Abroad
When I began this adventure, I went into my experience expecting to have “the study abroad experience.” I didn’t know what that was exactly, but I imagined it as this great experience shared by all international students. What I didn’t realize was there are many subcategories to “the study abroad experience” because there are many types of international students! Here is a list of nine subcategories I came up with for the different types of international students I have encountered and the different approaches they’ve taken to studying abroad. … More What Study Abroad Personality Are You?
I have received many questions about my host school, Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, in Milan. Here are a couple of things to know! … More Top 8 Answers You Want to Know Most About Studying in Italy
Traveling abroad and living in another country so far away from home can definitely challenge you and your ability to cope with new situations and habits. This is what people usually call “culture shock.” I experienced culture shock in the United States in a few different ways. … More How I Experienced Culture Shock in the United States
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 Maggie C. from Creighton University is currently studying abroad at University of Canberra in Australia. See some of Maggie’s adventures below and even more on her Instagram! … More What It’s Like to Study in Australia: Student Takeover
I have been living on campus for four months now. If there is one thing I can promise, it’s that there is always something to do! I’m at Creighton University, but I’m sure that what I am going to tell you can be applied to any university in the United States. I am in touch with other friends who are spread out around the United States and we’ve discussed similarities between all of our campuses. … More What It’s Like to Live on an American Campus
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
You might be wondering how you need to prepare for studying abroad in the United Kingdom. Many aspects of life here are different than what you might be used to. I have now been studying abroad in England for over two months and have compiled a list of things that came as a shock to me a an American student. Different areas around the U.K. will vary in their characteristics and quirks, but here are some general items of information. … More 4 Things to Expect When Studying Abroad in the United Kingdom
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