Tag: USA

What It’s Like to Live on an American Campus

April 29, 2016

I have been living on campus for four months now. If there is one thing I can promise, it’s that there is always something to do! I’m at Creighton University, but I’m sure that what I am going to tell you can be applied to any university in the United States. I am in touch with other friends who are spread out around the United States and we’ve discussed similarities between all of our campuses. … More What It’s Like to Live on an American Campus

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

March 12, 2016

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

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

Best of ISEP Study Abroad Instagram Photos: Part 3 – Take a Hike

January 24, 2014

Trying to absorb the magnitude of mountains through pictures is tough… But that doesn’t mean we can’t try! In the latest installment of “Best of ISEP Instagram” we’re featuring some of the most awe-inspiring images from around the globe. Sent in from Chile, New Zealand, and everywhere in between, take a look at some of … More Best of ISEP Study Abroad Instagram Photos: Part 3 – Take a Hike

New Year’s Around the (ISEP) World

January 1, 2014

Happy New Year! Whether your celebratory plans involve eating grapes (Spain) or watching the first sunrise (Japan and Korea), everyone around the world rings the new year in a little bit differently. We asked our students — you! — what New Year’s traditions exist in your home countries, and you shared! Some of your New Year festivities include… … More New Year’s Around the (ISEP) World

ISEP Coordinator Paivi Shares Her Adventures in Pumpkin Pie

December 18, 2013

‘Tis the season for holiday merriment… and pie! ISEP Coordinator Päivi H, from the University of Eastern Finland Joensuu, tried her hand at baking pumpkin pies (based on a recipe shared by ISEP Regional Director for Latin American and Iberian Programs, Linda S). Here’s her story detailing her great pumpkin pie experiment! You know those things from … More ISEP Coordinator Paivi Shares Her Adventures in Pumpkin Pie

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ISEP Student Stories: Katrin Embraces University of North Georgia Culture

November 27, 2013

Katrin R, an Austrian student from Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz, traded the Alps for the Blue Ridge Mountains this semester while she’s studying abroad at University of North Georgia. After a few months in the Old South, Katrin has found herself indulging in traditional southern cooking, enjoying the breathtaking landscapes, and fighting homesickness with on-campus pool parties. See … More ISEP Student Stories: Katrin Embraces University of North Georgia Culture

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Thanksgiving in the U.S.A: Your Guide to Food, Facts, and Surprising Stats

November 20, 2013

In anticipation of Thanksgiving next week, ISEP Communication and Marketing Intern, Megan, gets into holiday history! Thanksgiving in America is bound to conjure up images of giant turkeys surrounded by pie, bread, mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce; overstuffed family members lying on the couch watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade and football games on … More Thanksgiving in the U.S.A: Your Guide to Food, Facts, and Surprising Stats

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ISEP Student Stories: Shamshu Makes Friends in North Carolina

September 11, 2013

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