Studying Abroad: What NOT To Do (Guest Post)

10Jul09

Guest post by Lindsey Anne Gale Sheema previously covered the most important “do”s about studying abroad. I’m going to do something a little different: I’m going to focus on the “don’t”s. Now, I’m not suggesting that you not study abroad. It’s amazing experience that you will never forget. However, there are some important things to [...]

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Studying Abroad: Part 2) Picking a location

10Jul09

Once you have decided what type of study abroad program is right for you, you need to pick where to study abroad. Picking the right location to study abroad is crucial. Destinations that are popular include London, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Prague, Beijing, and Sydney. London is default destination for a large majority of students due [...]

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Studying Abroad: Part 1) Gather Information

08Jul09

Several people have asked me how I ended up in London. In a nutshell, I studied abroad here through Florida State University’s International Program, fell in love with the city, and transferred to a university based in London. During my time here, I’ve received several e-mails & Facebook messages from fellow students who have several [...]

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