Tag: Australia

The Beginning of the End

June 7, 2016

At first, you might not even realize it’s coming. You’ve always known the date you’re set to return home from abroad, but it sneaks up on you. You just got used your new place. You made friends; some distant, some seemingly lifelong. You’ve been having fun, experiencing so many new things and meeting new types of people, both good and bad. You were so used to thinking you had more time to do everything on your list. But then it hits you: the beginning of the end. … More The Beginning of the End

What It’s Like to Study in Sydney: Student Takeover

May 22, 2016

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 Iina Stina R. from University of Oulu studied abroad at University of Technology, Sydney in Australia. See some of Iina’s adventures below and even more on her Instagram! … More What It’s Like to Study in Sydney: Student Takeover

What It’s Like to Study in Australia: Student Takeover

May 16, 2016

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

How to Set Your Money Priorities During Study Abroad

May 5, 2016

Studying abroad is honestly the best thing you could ever do for yourself. It is life-changing and freeing beyond any boundary you could ever think of. Well, almost any boundary. Let’s talk about the scale that comes with any study abroad trip: On one hand you have this once-in-a-lifetime experience, but on the other hand you have your wallet. … More How to Set Your Money Priorities During Study Abroad

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What Not to Do When Studying Abroad

April 6, 2016

Studying abroad is amazing and I would honestly recommend it to anyone. It changes your life in ways you couldn’t ever imagine. However, that also means there are some things you should keep in mind for your study abroad trip. While traveling to far off lands for months at a time is an experience to be treasured, it is also an experience you should be approaching in a smart manner. Not to say it is a dangerous experience, but it is up to you to determine how that experience goes and that can involve a lot of responsibility. The following advice comes from both personal experiences and the many stories I have gathered from friends. I hope that the following list will help in your travels! … More What Not to Do When Studying Abroad

Windows to the World: What You Wished Others Knew About Your Study Abroad Country

February 2, 2015

We asked our ISEP Student Ambassadors to create a 1-2 minute film answering this question, “What do you wish others knew about your study abroad country?” Each answer was different and unique to that student’s study abroad experience. … More Windows to the World: What You Wished Others Knew About Your Study Abroad Country

ISEP Staff Stories: Learning a Language Abroad (Part 2)

May 14, 2014

A couple of weeks ago, we asked some ISEP staffers about their challenges learning languages when they studied, lived, or worked abroad. They admitted that while sometimes it was tricky, their efforts usually paid off not only with new vocabulary, but also with valuable lessons on perseverance and adaptability. The pinnacle of language learning, however, … More ISEP Staff Stories: Learning a Language Abroad (Part 2)

A Summer Down Under: Global Communication Practice at the University of Canberra

February 12, 2014

Blog post by ISEP Marketing Assistant Megan B. Communication is a key component to life. Having good communication skills can mean the difference between landing your dream job and being stuck in a dead end job, the difference between reaching for the stars and just falling short. With that in mind, are you interested in … More A Summer Down Under: Global Communication Practice at the University of Canberra

On the streets of Lisbon my friends from England, Portugal, and Turkey reunite for our 3 year reunion of meeting in Italy.

What REALLY Happens When You Study Abroad?

November 6, 2013

What really happens when you study abroad? ISEP Director of Communications and Marketing Kristen B tackles the question and demystifies what makes study abroad such a life-altering experience. Studying abroad will change you. This is why thousands of us who work in the field of international education work to help students go abroad. If we didn’t … More What REALLY Happens When You Study Abroad?