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Reflecting on Mental Health While Abroad | Student Blog from Japan
The start of my Japan Dream Coming to Japan was a big deal for me. For years and years, before I was able to come here, I had longed to travel to Japan in order to learn the language. I had taken Japanese in high school, and that was a very formative period in my […]
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Balancing School and Life in Korea | Student Blog from Seoul
One of the toughest things for me living in South Korea was attempting to balance my academics with my social life. When entering such an unfamiliar space, everything is enticing –  the people, the culture, the nightlife, etc. I tend to be drawn to these things, especially in a place with such a rich culture […]
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Budgeting on the Gold Coast | Student blog from Australia
For those of you pondering the Semester on the Gold Coast program: welcome! To those of you who have been accepted into the program: CONGRATS! Wherever you sit on this timeline, it doesn’t hurt to take a look at the semester ahead, especially when you are considering in-program expenses. In other words,  the extra money […]
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Volunteering with Spanish Children | Student Blog from Barcelona
A unique experience abroad My Carnival celebration this year was a little different than that of my peers on CIS Abroad in Barcelona programs. No one else in my program got tackled to the ground in hugs by Spiderman, a pirate, and Anna from Frozen. No one else had their name screamed in excitement followed […]
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Top 10 foods to eat in Greece | Student Blog from Greece
Studying abroad in Greece has been life changing for a variety of reasons, and one of the biggest reasons is the food. Normally at home, I don’t go out to eat more than three or four times a month. However, dining in Greece brings a whole new meaning to dining out. Greeks spend longer time […]
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3 Tips for Being Black in South Korea | Student Blog from Seoul
I definitely doubted my choice at the beginning My family and friends scrutinized my decision to study abroad in South Korea. While outwardly I stood by my decision, I would be remiss if I didn’t admit that I had doubts occasionally. I consistently asked myself questions like “What will Korean people think when they see […]
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5 Things You Should Know Before Interning in New Zealand | Intern Blog from New Zealand
Here are 5 things you should know before interning in New Zealand.  1. When traveling around New Zealand, It is cheaper to fly than to rent a car or take a ferry I found that, in most cases, flying was the cheapest and quickest option to travel  around New Zealand. It’s really common to fly […]
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5 Tips for Studying Abroad on the Gold Coast | Student Blog from the Gold Coast
Dear future travelers, Picture where your life is right now. If you’re living comfortably but there’s still that little voice in the back of your head saying that something doesn’t feel “right,” I encourage you to listen to it. If you’re feeling frustrated, trapped or unhappy, I promise you that studying abroad in the Gold […]
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