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Ask an Advisor: What Should Students Ask?

Before, Lessons LearnedAdvising, Lists, Preparation, Research, TipsBecca Leigh

If you are planning to study abroad, here are some buzz-worthy things to ask your advisor. These questions will help ensure your time abroad is a success!

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Websites You Should Know for Study Abroad

Staying Safe, Travel TipsPre-Departure, Preparation, Safety, TipsBecca Leigh

This list of websites is ideal for U.S. Citizens who are moving, studying, traveling, or living abroad; bookmark this resource list now to save for later!

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When to Start Planning for Study Abroad

Before, Lessons LearnedPre-Departure, Preparation, Programs, ResearchBecca Leigh

It’s never too early to start planning for studying abroad during college. Learn the benefits of early planning, and how to fit study abroad into your plan.

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Working After College: 10 Challenges

After, Lessons LearnedComing Home, Job, Lessons, TipsBecca Leigh

After graduation, students are faced with many unknowns. For students who secure full-time positions, sometimes the transition is anything but smooth. Here are some common challenges faced by students entering the working world.

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Coming Home: How to Cope

After, Lessons LearnedComing Home, Departure, Return, TipsBecca Leigh

Despite the difficulties of living abroad, coming home has its own challenges. When you’re feeling lost after returning home, here are some ways to cope.

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How to Write a Kick-Ass Application Essay

Before, Money MattersEssays, Pre-Departure, Tips, WritingBecca Leigh

Do you have some application essays coming up and you don’t know where to start? Look no further! These steps will help you get organized and ready to submit a kick-ass essay!

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What to Do During an Emergency Abroad

During, Staying Safe, Travel TipsLists, Safety, TipsBecca Leigh

While this topic may be scary, the best way to respond to an emergency is to prepare in advance. This important step-by-step guide will help you get your bearings – read and bookmark this now to remember for later!

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Why I Withdrew from Semester-Long Study Abroad

Before, Lessons LearnedAdvising, Lessons, Pre-Departure, PreparationBecca Leigh

One of the hardest decisions I have made was withdrawing from semester-long study abroad. Now, nearly nine years later, I still regret my decision, but even as a study abroad advisor I know that it was for the best. Read on for reflections on how a decision like this can have a lasting impact.

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Ask an Advisor: Where Should I Study Abroad?

BeforeAdvising, Preparation, Programs, ResearchBecca Leigh

Of all of the questions I receive as a study abroad advisor, “where should I go?” is always an interesting one. If you are looking for a good place to start for your study abroad research, this is for you!

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10 Ways to Save Money While Living Abroad

During, Money MattersMoney, Savings, TipsBecca Leigh

Saving money on exciting opportunities is one of the greatest things in life. Today, we talk about how to save money on (or pay nothing for!) common expenses, entertainment, and travel, with stories to prove it!

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