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
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
“How has study abroad changed your life?” It seems a straightforward enough question. I can talk about how I learned to handle the unexpected, how I coped with living on my own, reminisce about the wonderful people I met, wistfully remember how unconstrained my life felt. However, words won’t do it justice. … More How Has Study Abroad Changed My Life?
Art history student Maggie S from Western Washington University spent a semester studying abroad in Aalborg, Denmark. She takes a minute to share her favorite bits about Aalborg University, Denmark and ISEP. … More Top 6 Aspects of Studying Abroad in Denmark
ISEP student Renee, a Spanish major from the University of North Texas, spent a whole year in Costa Rica at Universidad Nacional. Staying with a host family and taking classes in Spanish helped her improve her Spanish — but she discovered that speaking like locals isn’t quite like the textbooks she’s used to. Here she gives her take on tico (Costa Rican) Spanish. … More How to Make Sense of Slang in a Foreign Language
During my time as a British international student in the U.S, I’ve realized that using technology strategically has helped me become better immersed in my host community. At the same time, I’ve also learned the value of turning off my laptop and unplugging from my cell phone. Here is my advice regarding the use of technology during study abroad, picked up from my experience as a foreign national in the U.S. over the course of my undergraduate degree. … More 5 Tips for Using Technology to Your Advantage During Study Abroad
Katie, a Spanish and international studies major from the University of Iowa, spent a year studying abroad at Universidad La Salle in Mexico City. She speaks about the reality of studying abroad in Mexico versus the way that the news portrays the country. How did Mexico challenge the media’s perceptions? Katie explains it all … … More Mexico Is More Than What Meets The Eye
As many ISEP students prepare to depart on their educational travel adventures, some of our returned students share their newly-found international wisdom. ISEP student Matthew H. from University of Chester studied abroad at Whitworth University for a year to work on his international business major. Here he shares what you can gain from studying abroad. … More What You Can Gain From Studying Abroad
Sara, a math major from Northern Arizona University, had her doubts about committing a full year to studying abroad versus a single semester, but after studying Spanish language and literature in Spain at Universidad de Málaga for a few months, she hasn’t looked back once. Deciding to spend a whole year away from the comforts of your home university can be an overwhelming thought to imagine, but Sara thinks you’ll be just fine (and so do we!). … More A Letter to Myself Before I Studied Abroad
Western Washington University student Rikki, a Spanish major, spent a semester at the Universidad Católica del Uruguay. Even though Rikki finished her semester in Uruguay, you can still check out her educational adventures on her blog. Here’s a glimpse of what a week studying abroad in Montevideo is like. … More What Does a Week in Uruguay Look Like?
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