One of the most rewarding aspects of studying abroad is integrating into your host country: meeting people, making friends, participating in social events (or even joining a sports team) and feeling like you’re a part of your new community. At first, that can be a little tricky. Fortunately, many ISEP universities offer programs to help study abroad students feel at home. … More How To Get Involved On Your Host Campus
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
It is very normal to be completely lost the first few days. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, there will always be someone to help you! Calm down and give yourself some time to get used to your new home. And remember, you are the one who needs to work hard to get the most from this experience. … More What to Do When You First Arrive in Your Host Country
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
I’m finally in Chile! I arrived on February 21 and have been settling in, meeting friends, learning as much Spanish as I can, adventuring and more. This video was taken March 14, 2016 from the summit of Cerro La Campana in Parque Nacional La Campana at an elevation of 6,170 feet (1,880 meters). … More Valparaiso to Valparaíso: Top of the World
Recently my friend from the United States came to visit for a week in Switzerland. As I was trying to plan our schedule for the week, a thought occurred to me. If I were studying abroad in Europe and had just one week to spend in Switzerland, what would my itinerary look like on a college student budget? Here’s what I came up with and accomplished, and some feedback to go along with it. … More The Ultimate Guide for a Week in Switzerland
Studying in Milan has been wonderful. After a month, I can definitely say that these are the top five biggest culture shocks that I have experienced while living in Italy. … More Top 5 Culture Shocks in Italy
Let me be frank. I have taken far too much advantage of the things readily available in the United States. I came from a country where waffles are available at all hours of the day and cookies can be delivered to your doorstep in the middle of the night. Suddenly I’m in a country where I can’t even go to the grocery store after 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. … More 5 Ways I Have Found Convenience in Inconvenience Abroad
Scotland is a wonderful place to visit. The scenery is beautiful, the buildings are wondrous, and the people are super friendly. If you’re looking for some things to do in the capital city Edinburgh but you have a strict budget, you might want to look into stopping by at the following spots! … More 6 Things to Do on a Budget in Edinburgh
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