Category Stories: Money Matters
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Best Affordable Weekend Trips from Lima
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Although staying in Lima, going to classes, getting to know the city, and spending time with your friends who live here can be super fun and important, you’ll probably also want to use your time here to explore other parts of Peru. Unfortunately, trips outside of Lima can often be expensive, time consuming, or logistically…
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Argentine Patagonia on a Student Budget
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I traveled around Argentine Patagonia in February, alone, before my Argentine Universities Program started and trust me, I know all the excuses not to go: “It’s too expensive,” “It’s too far from my program’s location,” “There’s not enough time to see everything.” But as someone who took the time to plan out a trip, I can assure…
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Taking the Time to Safely Explore Your Local Area
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When we talk about study abroad, all too often we describe the 10 different places visited during our time away from the USA. It is true that having the opportunity to travel to so many interesting places is extremely rewarding and allows for personal growth. However, we often overlook the connection with our local area…
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Low Income Students Can Study Abroad Too
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When I was asked by my friends, family, and teachers if I wanted to study abroad, it was a no brainer. Of course I wanted to go away on a new adventure. But when it finally came down to actually going through the process and confirming my decision, reality struck. How was I going to…
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An Insider Guide to Transportation in Buenos Aires
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I was already running late, having slept through my alarm, and had about 25 minutes to get to class. Back on my home university’s campus this wouldn’t have been a problem. In the U.S. I attend a small college and every class is within reasonable walking distance. In contrast, I have found that attending class…
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Studying Abroad in a Small Program – What’s it Like?
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My Study Abroad Experience I studied abroad in Belfast, Northern Ireland during the spring 2016 semester. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the Northern Irish culture and history, while focusing on academic subjects that sparked my interest. I was able to take a class relevant to my major, Mathematical Statistics, as well as a course…
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Handling Illness While Abroad
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No matter how carefully students approach study abroad, illness and injury are often an unavoidable part of the experience. Visiting a doctor’s office in a foreign country can be both intimidating and stressful, however taking care of your physical health while abroad is extremely important, and experiencing a new healthcare system, while never ideal, can…
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Top 7 Ways to Save Money While Studying Abroad In Ireland
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Seven Overlooked Ways to Mitigate Financial Stress While Studying Abroad in IrelandI try to be good at budgeting in the United States, but there are different financial challenges in Ireland. Coming from a college where I have access to a full meal plan and only walk short distances, it took a while for me to…
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How Does a First-Generation, Non-Traditional Student Study Abroad?
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My Story My parents did not attend college, and I was not really expected to attend either. My family also does not travel, and international travel was always a far-off fantasy for me. I never really expected for it to be possible for me to go anywhere; it was just something I daydreamed about from…
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APP-y Hour: Four Mobile Apps + One Card You Need When Studying Abroad in Shanghai
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After living in Shanghai for three months, I have learned that mobile apps are a huge deal in China. These apps are super convenient and have allowed me to stay within budget while enjoying all the Shanghai has to offer. It is imperative to have working smartphone, especially in a mobile consumerism-driven society like China.…
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