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15 Entries Tagged with "2018"
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15 Things to do in Barcelona
Posted by admin on May 18, 2017.
By Dani Thompson
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There is something purely magical about Barcelona. It’s a city with an eclectic style; some parts feeling Spanish and some parts uniquely it’s own. It’s no wonder why so many people fall in love with this city time … More »
Tags: Barcelona // 2018 // intern // alumni // Sagrada Familia
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3 Tips for Dealing with Culture Shock
Posted by admin on March 13, 2017.
By WSA intern Emily Rose
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By this point you have probably heard all about culture shock and the stages that you’re likely to go through as part of your study abroad experience. The truth is that everyone experiences culture shock … More »
Tags: Study Abroad // wsa intern // culture shock // adjusting // 2018 // living abroad
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Three Essential Items to Pack for Study Abroad
Posted by admin on July 25, 2016.
By Michaela Meyer, WSA Intern
I recently returned from eight months abroad in London (check out our London detour here), and one of the questions people always ask me is “What do you wish you knew before you left?”. Well, to be honest, there is nothing I would have done differently. I … More »
Tags: Study Abroad // backpack // boots // purse // 2018 // essential packing
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Best Ways to Meet Friends Abroad
Posted by admin on March 9, 2016.
By Aditi Kay, WSA guest writer/backpacker
It’s always a challenge to make friends, especially when you’re in a new country and probably speak little to none of the language. But today, making connnections can actually be easier than you think, particularly in Europe where the youth are … More »
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Essential Travel Apps for Your Next Trip
Posted by Andy Steves on February 19, 2016.
By Andy Steves, WSA Head Backpacker
Your smartphone is so much more than a camera—use it as a tool to plan travels, stay organized, snatch last minute flight deals, book accommodations and more. Here are some of my favorite tried-and-true apps that I use while I travel in Europe:
PLANNING … More »Tags: apps // flights // currency // hostels // 2018 // Travel
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Happy Backpackers
Everything was so organized and the tour guide was AWESOME! They had everything planned out and I got a really good feel for life in the city. We even got to cut the lines for the Anne Frank House and Van Gogh museum. It was definitely worth the money and I would recommend to anyone looking for a fun filled weekend.
Ben Swick, University of Dayton ~ ISA Maynooth University, Fall 2015
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