Category Abroad and Beyond

Figuring out where to go, preparation strategies before departure, exploration tips while you are abroad, and how to make the most of your experience once it is over.

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Shanghai Serenade

Abroad and Beyond China College of Liberal Arts Colleges and Schools Countries Exchange Programs Global Ambassador Summer Programs

August 3, 2023

After six long years and a global pandemic, I was back in China. I arrived in Shanghai two days before my academic program began to get adjusted to the city that I would call home for the summer. East China…

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Mentally Preparing for Studying Abroad

Abroad and Beyond Peer Notes

August 2, 2023

As you prepare to embark on your study abroad journey, your mind will be swarmed with mixed emotions. In certain moments, you will experience insurmountable excitement as you visualize yourself studying and living in the magical country you’ve chosen. However,…

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Breaking Through the Roadblocks: Scholarship Searches

Abroad and Beyond First Abroad Scholarship Freeman Scholars Gilman Scholarship Peer Notes Scholarships

June 30, 2023

Our goal at Education Abroad is to make studying abroad accessible to all students. One of how we fulfill this objective is by providing a plethora of scholarship opportunities. Studying abroad can be costly, but our funding resources help alleviate…

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Bringing Global Health Perspectives to Austin

Abroad and Beyond Colleges and Schools Countries Dell Medical School Kenya

June 2, 2023

Eldoret, Kenya is known as “The City of Champions” because its consistent production of world-class runners and Olympians is well-known throughout the city and globally. Upon arrival, my first 20 minutes were spent discussing running, the culture of mobility and…

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My First 24 Hours Abroad

Abroad and Beyond Affiliated Programs Countries Denmark Peer Notes Programs

June 1, 2023

Traveling abroad can be challenging, especially when it’s a country and culture you have never experienced. During my summer abroad, I truly hit the ground running: My flight to Copenhagen, Denmark landed 16 hours before my first class. For someone…

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Keeping Up Your Language Skills When You Return

Abroad and Beyond Peer Notes

May 25, 2023

Participating in a study abroad program is a great way to learn a new language or improve your language skills. Being immersed in countries where the dominant language isn’t English will force you to utilize your second language and gain…

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Military Appreciation Month: Veterans’ Resources for Studying Abroad

Abroad and Beyond Fulbright Gilman Scholarship Peer Notes Programs Scholarships

May 3, 2023

Here in Education Abroad, we are committed to helping all students have a successful experience abroad. If you or someone in your family receives veterans’ benefits, you can use these resources to support your time studying abroad. There are plenty…

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Laying Foundations: Building Relationships with Faculty

Abroad and Beyond Exchange Programs Faculty-Led Programs Peer Notes Programs

April 14, 2023

The application process for studying abroad may seem daunting. Selecting programs, finding courses and responding to writing prompts can feel like a lot. But for exchange and faculty-led applications, one way you can prepare is by building relationships with your…

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Laying Foundations: Affiliate vs. Exchange Study Abroad Programs

Abroad and Beyond Affiliated Programs Exchange Programs Peer Notes Programs Summer Programs

March 31, 2023

So you want to go abroad, but you’re unsure about the different program types. The most popular semester programs we offer are exchanges and affiliates — but without knowledge of these programs, it can be hard to decide which is…