Five months can seem like an eternity to study abroad, but then it feels like too short a time to experience everything Ireland has to offer. There are my ten reasons I love studying in Ireland so far. Continue reading »

Today, we helped build a new crate to put in Benjamin’s habitat while volunteering at the animal rescue center. He likes to have a nice enclosed space to go to when he’s tired or afraid. We also got our first real taste of wet weather today. They don’t call it the rainforest for nothing. Continue reading »

Thus far, teaching in Korea has been so good to me. I live in Daegu, but I have three schools in Seongju, about an hour west of Daegu. Definitely the countryside. I carpool to all of them and the commute really isn’t bad. I hop in a car, put some headphones in, and I’m on my way. I have so much I’d like to share with people though. I feel as if I am doing exactly what I should be doing with my life and I’m so excited. Continue reading »

Many exchange students find it difficult to fully enjoy the season knowing that they’re missing everything going on back home. But never fear! I’ve created a list of the top five things that you can do to beat that holiday blues while studying abroad. Continue reading »

I think my time teaching English abroad in Georgia can be broken up into two portions: 1. “Life before the freeze”, and 2. “Life after the freeze”. Continue reading »

To create your own academic course for your time abroad takes motivation, initiative and follow through, but it can be done. It’s best to begin the process as early as possible to ensure that your program overseas will still be counted toward any financial assistance requirements for scholarships, grants and student loans. Continue reading »

Education outside of the classroom can often times offer more realistic life skills than a credited college course, but trying to explain this to your college adviser or receive college credit for a global experience can be extremely frustrating. Continue reading »