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There are always new and exciting things happening in the world of study abroad! Here are some quick highlights:Interested in being green while studying abroad? IES Study Abroad recently announced new programs they will be hosting which are part of a "go green" initiative for study abroad...

Guest Blogger: Angela ArnoldMost people study abroad during their college or their high school years. I decided to do things differently and study abroad as a full time teacher and graduate student.You see, I studied French in high school and came to love the language and culture...

Guest Blogger: Martha StaidWhether you’re planning to study abroad or just want to travel somewhere cheap and off-the-beaten-path, Central America is a great destination. Here are five top places to visit, and things to do there. ...

Just like many other institutions, the world of higher education is not immune to the negative impact of the financial crisis. The Forum on Education Abroad recently released a report that shows fewer students may be studying abroad...

Whether you are studying abroad for a week, month, semester or year, packing can be a daunting activity. To make the whole process a little easier, here are some tips on how to pack for study abroad.1. If you are planning on studying abroad in Europe do not bother packing sweatpants...

Dear Mobile Mike,Before I left for London, my Mom made be bring this horribly 80’s fluorescent pink fanny pack. She assured me that it would be a safe way to keep track of my valuables while being fashion-forward and trendy. ...

Dear Worldly Willie,I've been abroad in Tokyo for a whole semester...and I still can't communicate...

Dear Worldly Willie,I'm currently abroad in Quito, Ecuador, and I just can't seem to get along with my host family. It seems like everything I do ticks them off. I mean, it's not like the vase I broke was that expensive, and I'm always quiet when I stumble in at dawn...

Inspired by Worldly Willie, A Study Abroad Advice Column for Troubled TravelersDear Mobile Mike,Let’s say that hypothetically, I were to have this friend on my abroad program who spends ALL her time on facebook. ...

While studying abroad is a wonderful way to experience another culture, it often provides students with a somewhat limited scope of the country they are in. Many study abroad programs place students in dorms and classes solely comprised of other American students...

Eco-travel is the new travel, sustainable energy is the new fossil fuel, and not-murdering-baby-seals-with-massive-petroleum-spillage is the new...well...you get the idea...

While studying abroad is an incredible way to see the world, it is just one way to do so. After studying in another country, many students find themselves itching to go abroad again. Some choose to study abroad for another semester, while others choose a new path...

A Study Abroad Advice Column for Troubled TravelersDear Worldly Willie,I'm a Junior, currently studying abroad in Dubai, and I need your help. See, I wanted to study abroad elsewhere, but my girlfriend of two months had decided on Dubai...so I followed suit in order to stay by my baby's side...

Did your mother ever tell you that old travel adage, claiming that "getting there is half the fun?" Well, Mom lied. "Getting there" sucks, especially when international flights are involved...