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Packing Tips and Tricks For Weekend Getaways

Posted by kmeyers on September 26, 2017.

By: Ashley McDermott 

There are all sorts of travelers in this world, all of whom foster different habits with regard to packing luggage. There's the "I'll do it ten days in advance" type and those who complete the task in ten minutes. There are the over-packers and minimalists; the packing … More »

Tags: packing // Backpacking // Study Abroad // budget travel // packing list // 2017 // intern article // weekend

Conquering Jetlag

Posted by admin on July 14, 2017.

By WSA Intern Abby Hedrick           

While the positives of study abroad are endless, the first few days can be rough for a number of reasons. Adjusting to a new city, culture, and oftentimes language can be daunting, and jet lag only adds to that! After spending last semester abroad, I … More »

Tags: jetlag // studyabroad // intern // 2017

Why You Need To Study Abroad In Prague

Posted by kmeyers on April 12, 2017.

By WSA Intern Emily Rose

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If you’re reading this and have no idea where the Czech Republic is then don’t worry, you’re in the same boat as 90% of the people who asked where I was spending my semester abroad and looked utterly confused … More »

Tags: Prague // Study Abroad // intern // 2017 // intern blogs // Czech Republic

Czech this out

Posted by admin on March 20, 2017.

By WSA Intern Shannon Egan

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I knew I wanted to go to Prague because my brother had gone during his study abroad term and said it was the most beautiful place he had ever been to. He traveled a lot during his semester, so I knew I could trust his opinion … More »

Tags: Prague // Study Abroad // wsaeurope // 2017 // wsa intern // budget travel

Study Abroad Tips Part 1

Posted by admin on March 17, 2017.

By Evie Harrison

Studying abroad was one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life. Albeit I was surrounded by an unearthly combination of fear and excitement when I first got my acceptance letter; I'm glad I didn't let my fear ride over me and decided to spend the next four years … More »

Tags: Study Abroad // tips // 2017 // guest blogger // adjustment