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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 »

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Studying Abroad in Barcelona: The Pros and Cons

Posted by admin on July 12, 2016.

By Dani Thomason, WSA Intern

You have taken a leap of faith and decided to move half way across the world to study abroad in a foreign country. Now comes the hard part. Where should you spend those unforgettable couple of months?

If you are like many Americans, Barcelona seems like a … More »

What I Miss Most about Studying Abroad

Posted by admin on June 30, 2016.

I was never homesick when I was in London. I was having too much fun to be homesick. Sure, I missed things – eight months is a long time to be away from your family, your friends, your pets, your favorite restaurants. But I never got that deep longing ache … More »

Travel Series: Making the Right Reservations

Posted by Andy Steves on June 16, 2016.

Part 3: Making the Right Reservations -  Transportation, Accommodation & Sightseeing

Andy Steves Travel Series
Millennial Tips that Work for Boomers Too



Now that you’ve narrowed down your itinerary and where you want to go, mastered how to prepare and what to pack for your trip, now’s … More »

Andy Steves Travel Series: Packing & Preparation for Your Trip

Posted by Andy Steves on June 9, 2016.

Millennial Tips That Work for Boomers, Too

PART 2: Packing & Preparation For Your Trip

The essential list of what to bring, what not to bring, and which apps to download before heading to Europe

While technology may be eroding some aspects of the face-to-face social scene you’ll find … More »