TripJots

02/20/2025

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04/29/2016

The Renwick
Washington, DC

04/27/2016

The Boat House. New York City

07/31/2015

"If you aren't diving into the culture every chance you get, why are you there?" tips via College Tourist and The Huffington Post

By College Tourist By College Tourist; Author: Sarah Dougherty, University of AlabamaLiving with a host family was by far the best decision I could've made during my study abroad this spring When I was homesick, my host mom comforted me with Cola Cao (Spanish hot chocolate.

07/29/2015

‘Has technology improved the year abroad, or is terrifying loneliness just a key part of the experience?’

Technology can help combat loneliness – but won’t solve all the problems you encounter

07/24/2015

"And so fueled by wanderlust, an insatiable desire to learn about a different country and earn a gold star on my CV, the planning began"

Thinking about doing an internship overseas? Read this to make sure you are fully prepared for the next step in your career.

07/16/2015

"I decided to study abroad to be inspired and challenged, to gain a new perspective on life and to get to know myself a little better."


http://www.redandblack.com/views/study-abroad-more-to-be-gained-than-just-class-credit/article_61b31014-2411-11e5-8b6d-3fef003dabbf.html

We all have that friend who studied abroad two years ago and hasn’t stopped talking about it. Or everyone you know has disappeared to Europe this summer and Instagram is littered with their experiences.

07/10/2015

"Your wardrobe will play a large factor into your adaptation of a new home country"


http://www.uloop.com/news/view.php/165393/Respecting-Social-And-Cultural-Etiquette

College is a time to step outside of your normal comfort zone by relishing in new experiences and exploring brand new surroundings

07/01/2015

"Be strategic when choosing a study abroad location."


http://www.uloop.com/news/view.php/164413/Financing-Study-Abroad-the-Smart-Way

Do you flip for France? Are you sold on the idea of an Australian outback adventure? Want to float down the Italian canals reading ancient literature, but have no clue how you’ll afford it? Image Via: www

06/30/2015

"Millennials are applying for passports and packing their sling bags in ever-increasing numbers"


http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/2597661

"All the 'cool kids' realize work and play don't have to be mutually exclusive," says Britt Hysen, 26-year-old editor-in-chief of MiLLENNiAL Magazine, which is tracking the international study trend in an editorial series about studying in the Philippines. "You can get…

06/22/2015

"Once I decided to pursue my dream to travel, I had to do my research."


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/college-tourist/my-perspective-on-inclusi_b_7618148.html?utm_hp_ref=travel&ir=Travel

Looking back on my past three years of college, I can easily say that some of my fondest memories are from the study abroad trips that I've been on. It's crazy to think that this time three years ago I had never been out of the country.

06/10/2015

"You’re always thinking of ways to escape back"


http://metro.co.uk/2015/06/09/13-things-youll-only-know-if-youve-studied-abroad-5232836/

1. Your accent was your best asset