Is Study Abroad Right for You – or Someone You Know?

For most college students, the allure of studying abroad can be intoxicating. That’s because students tend to initially focus on the “abroad” part. But make no mistake about it: studying abroad is a serious undertaking.

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Guest Blogger: Choosing a Study Abroad Destination

Morgan Abate is a sophomore at Elon University. She shares her thoughtful process on how she decided where and when to study abroad. Read on!

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7 Tips to Make Study Abroad More Affordable

Study abroad doesn’t have to break the bank. There is a lot of information out there online, on campus, and in the form of firsthand experience from friends and other students who’ve recently returned from studying abroad. Before you decide NOT to go due to cost, do your research.

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New York Times & Chicago Tribune Feature Study Abroad Today!

In the New York Times “Room for Debate” today: Should more Americans study abroad? Take a minute to post your comment today!

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Why Study Abroad?

For parents, advisers and students….In my talks on campuses, many students express an interest in “just having fun” while studying abroad, so they’re planning on taking a few classes pass/fail and traveling around. They want to know, is that so wrong? It all depends on what the objective is.

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Now available: A Student Guide to Study Abroad!

My most recent book, A Student Guide to Study Abroad, published by IIE, is now available as a paperback and eBook.

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Helping Syrian Scholars and Students

Although many people on both sides of the political aisle don’t think we should get involved in Syria militarily, this global initiative — designed to preserve the intellectual capital of Syria — should be one that everyone can agree on.

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