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Advice for Getting Involved Abroad: As Told by A Temporary Kiwi
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Going to a foreign university in a foreign country can be really intimidating, especially when you start thinking about how to get integrated into student life. It’s hard when you don’t know anyone, everything is new, and you’re unsure of how you fit into the whole picture. I think the best way to get acclimated…
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Learning to Appreciate Time with Myself
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Before going abroad, one of my stressors in life was being independent. I have always been a very “go with the flow” kind of person, and that led me to let others make choices and plans. While that quality could be handy in social situations, I never gave myself the opportunity to focus on what…
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It’s Possible to Study Abroad if You’re a STEM Major: Just ask me!
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I declared my computer science major sophomore year. When I was assigned my advisor, she asked about my plans to study abroad, if I had any, since it can be difficult to fit studying abroad into a STEM major’s college experience. I was unsure but kept the thought in the back of my mind throughout…
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Takeaway Lessons From My IFSA Ireland Experience
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Reflecting on my experiences in Ireland, I have come up with a few takeaway lessons that I learned throughout the course of the semester, but would have liked to know ahead of time. Stay Awake, Meet Your City The first day that I met with IFSA-Butler staff and my peers studying at UCC, everyone was…
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My Golden Internship: Why I Chose to Intern on the Gold Coast
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There is so much pressure to graduate with work experience, yet barely any time. From the very first day of college, my professors have stressed the importance of internships. As a student who is involved in leadership positions in Greek life, the Honors College, and a professional organization, I barely have time to sleep, let…
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Getting Out of Your Shell While Out of Your Country
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While it’s very easy to go abroad and just focus on the views and hikes you can get to, I also think that’s the biggest trap. You could get to some, if not all, of them in just a few days if you went abroad for a week. However, you cannot become immersed in a…
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4 Reasons to Volunteer During Your Semester Abroad
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There were many incredible things about my time in Chile, including traveling, my host family, and improving my Spanish, to name a few. However, what might have been the highlight of my semester was the time I spent volunteering. During my semester, I volunteered every Monday for about six hours at an incredible organization called…
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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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5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Semester Abroad
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I had an amazing time with IFSA at the University of Sydney. I returned home with a newfound love of traveling and appreciation of my college at home. I am so grateful I had the opportunity to study abroad, and I learned so much about Sydney and about myself, but towards the end of my…
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The 4 Stages You’ll Go Through as a Minority Abroad
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My experience as a woman of color (specifically black) is different than the experience of someone who may look just like me but lives within a different socio-political atmosphere. This could be as subtle a difference as a few cities over, or as drastic as the other side of the world — a situation I…