What It’s Like to Study Abroad in the United States

The first thing you’ll notice about American universities when you enter a class and the lesson starts is that it’s like you’re back in high school. This is especially true for European students. Don’t be surprised, it’s normal for them to teach that way here and I think it’s great! Professors call you by your name (or even your nickname!), ask you questions and opinions, give you homework and also revise it in class, just as in high school. And again, don’t be surprised, you’ll learn to appreciate it. … More What It’s Like to Study Abroad in the United States

Murphy’s Law and My Trip to the United States

Murphy loves me. Before you think I have a new boyfriend, I will first explain something about Murphy. Murphy’s Law is an adage or epigram that is typically stated as “anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” I didn’t know him before, but when I started to plan my trip to America I got to know him pretty well. … More Murphy’s Law and My Trip to the United States

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

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 Student Stories: Shamshu Makes Friends in North Carolina

Electrical engineering student Shamshu S, from the American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, spent a semester in Raleigh at North Carolina State University. He shares how study abroad allowed him to forge unforgettable friendships, and even helped him land an internship in Portugal! Studying abroad has definitely made a mark in my … More ISEP Student Stories: Shamshu Makes Friends in North Carolina

So You Want to Study Abroad in the United States

Blog post by Communications and Marketing Assistant Jelena C. As an international student in the United States, I’ve experienced first-hand the quality of the American university experience. I earned my Bachelor’s degree at Middlebury College, where the student population was 2,500 and the surrounding town was home to around 8,000 people. Now, I am working … More So You Want to Study Abroad in the United States

What Should I Pack? Study Abroad Essentials

So you’ve been accepted to study abroad and you’re ready to go to an exciting and faraway destination. You’ve registered for classes, you’ve secured your visa, and you’ve booked your flight — now you just have to pack. But… what on earth are you supposed to bring? There are numerous “what to pack for study … More What Should I Pack? Study Abroad Essentials