Dying to know more about dorm life, travel advice or class schedules at the University of Botswana? ISEP Program Officer Lindsay spoke with ISEP Alumni Claire and Amanda to get the answers to your frequently asked questions. Use their advice and personal experience to your advantage so that you can make the most of your time in Botswana. … More What’s studying in Botswana really like?
Each year, many of our ISEP alumni volunteer their time to help enrich and maximize the study abroad experiences of both incoming and outgoing students on their home campuses by becoming ISEP Ambassadors. Through various outlets such as study abroad fairs, social media, and campus events, ISEP Ambassadors play an active role in promoting international education. By devoting time and energy to this mission, ISEP Ambassadors also foster their own personal and professional development. ISEP is pleased to award two Ambassadors of the Year and two runner-ups, all of whom showed great communication, leadership, creativity and organizational skills during their time as Ambassadors. … More ISEP Ambassadors of the Year
Do you want to know what studying abroad is really like? Here we’ve gathered blogs of students who can tell you all about how their semester abroad is going. … More What Study Abroad is REALLY Like
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
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
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! 1. Make local friends. You will undoubtedly make wonderful friends while abroad. Some of my best memories from my … More 10 Things to Do when You Study Abroad
Hey, I heard you were a wild one – so are we! Study abroad appeals to all walks of life, so whether you’ve decided to go abroad to see the castles of Europe or the camels of Morocco – ISEP’s gotcha covered. Hop on our study abroad safari – inspired by the hilarious Desk Safari … More Study Abroad for the Wild at Heart
Katey R, a psychology major from Fort Lewis College in Colorado, is wrapping up a semester at the University of Botswana in Gaborone. In this blog post, which she wrote a month into her study abroad adventure, Katey explores homesickness, culture shock, and what it means to learn and adjust to life in a new … More ISEP Student Stories: Katey Discusses Culture Shock in Botswana
There’s nothing quite like photos to get your wanderlust juicin’. To inspire you to get out and get moving, we’ve compiled our favorite student and staff snapshots. These places, people, and moments just barely hint at the wonders and magic of studying abroad — click on any photo to view details and browse the gallery. … More 13 Photos to Inspire You to Study Abroad
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