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Solo Travel: The Pros and Cons

Posted by admin on February 26, 2017.

By WSA Intern Emily Rose

I’d like to think of myself as kind of a semi-pro at solo travel. In the two and a half months that I’ve been in Europe, I have traveled to nine countries and seven of those have been by myself. A lot of worried friends of my mom on Facebook have asked me why I … More »

Tags: Solo Travel // Study Abroad // budget travel // WSA // WSA Europe // intern // intern blogs

Getting Around Europe: Rail vs. Air

Posted by admin on August 9, 2015.

By Eric Miller, WSA Core Team

Traveling around Europe can be quite confusing to the inexperienced traveler, as commuting options and price variability seem to be infinite. One of the questions we're asked most is whether rail or air is a more efficient option. Simply put, there is no one … More »

Tags: Study Abroad // Transportation // eric miller // planes // Trains // Travel // Backpacking // budget travel // planes vs. trains // wsa blog // WSA Europe /

You’re Doing it Wrong: 5 Ways to Enhance Your Travel Experience

Posted by admin on July 13, 2015.

Every year, millions of people flock to Europe for vacation with the typical tourist mindset. They go abroad with pre conceived notions and assumptions. They fall victim to the tourist mentality, believing that they HAVE to do certain things to check them off of a cheesy bucket list. Rather … More »

Tags: Study Abroad // 2015 // list // eric // travel abroad // WSA Europe

Advice for newly-accepted study abroad students

Posted by Andy Steves on April 24, 2015.

By Shannen O'Brien

                If I do recall correctly, it was around this time a year ago that I received the infamous acceptance letter to study abroad for an academic year in Madrid. If you’re reading this article right now, congratulations on getting accepted to your study abroad … More »

Tags: Study Abroad // Student Travel // budget travel // WSA Europe

Advice for newly-accepted study abroad students

Posted by Andy Steves on April 24, 2015.

By Shannen O'Brien

                If I do recall correctly, it was around this time a year ago that I received the infamous acceptance letter to study abroad for an academic year in Madrid. If you’re reading this article right now, congratulations on getting accepted to your study abroad … More »

Tags: Study Abroad // Student Travel // budget travel // WSA Europe