Education, as a sector, has brought down the walls of geographical confinement that marred the industry as well as the growth of students and academics in general. However, now is the time to consider foreign education, because it opens up the world for you to enjoy the best educational infrastructure and career opportunities. That […]
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5 Things To Check Before You Plan To Study Abroad
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, January 31st, 2017 | Comments Off on 5 Things To Check Before You Plan To Study Abroad
Wednesday’s Parent: Choosing a Study Abroad Program
By Suzanne Shaffer on Wednesday, March 18th, 2015 | Comments Off on Wednesday’s Parent: Choosing a Study Abroad Program
Not all study abroad programs are alike. Some are for a semester while in college. Others are during the summer months. And still others offer study abroad for a year or more. With so many program types and destinations, it can be difficult to decide which program best fits your student’s needs. Here are […]
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Work for College Students While Studying Abroad in Australia
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, January 27th, 2015 | Comments Off on Work for College Students While Studying Abroad in Australia
Work for students studying abroad in Australia can be easy or hard to find. Most international students get jobs after spending some time learning English a bit better. Students, who already know how to speak English well, obviously have more opportunities. There are cases where in three weeks the person is already employed, but […]
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Studying Abroad: The Pros and Cons
By Suzanne Shaffer on Friday, January 16th, 2015 | 1 Comment
Many college students jump at the chance to study abroad. For some, doing a semester abroad in a foreign country is as traditional a college experience as living in dorms or making long-life friends. While there are many exciting cultural and social benefits to studying abroad, there are also a few potential drawbacks. If […]
Read More...Consider Studying or Volunteering Abroad This Summer
By Suzanne Shaffer on Thursday, May 15th, 2014 | 1 Comment
For many teens, it can be tempting to spend summers off from school hanging out with friends, sleeping in well past noon, and doing a whole lot of, well, nothing. And while it’s true that some downtime for your growing kids is absolutely necessary – two and a half months of doing nothing but […]
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Mom-Approved Tips: The Pros and Cons of Study Abroad
By Suzanne Shaffer on Tuesday, March 4th, 2014 | 1 Comment
According to the latest “Open Doors” survey of international conducted annually by the Institute of International Education., the number of international students at U.S. universities increased 7.2 percent in 2012-13 to an all-time high of 819,644. The number of Americans studying abroad grew to 283,332 in 2011-12, representing a 3.4 percent increase over the […]
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Teaching Abroad after Graduation
By Suzanne Shaffer on Monday, July 8th, 2013 | Comments Off on Teaching Abroad after Graduation
Continuing with my recent theme this summer of studying abroad, here’s a guest post from Sean Lords. After obtaining degrees in English Literature and English Secondary Education, Sean Lords packed up his bags and left to Seoul, South Korea where he lived for three years teaching English abroad. Sean has since returned to the States […]
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Study Abroad? Do your research!
By Suzanne Shaffer on Friday, July 5th, 2013 | Comments Off on Study Abroad? Do your research!
The experience of travel is immeasurable. Whether your college student dreams of backpacking through Europe after graduation or wants to study abroad, immersion in another country and culture provides unparalleled rewards. Exploring cultures and discovering diverse ways of life can equip a young person with esteemed life skills and unique perspectives. Study Abroad Interest […]
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