StudyAbroad.com’s The Globe

On Tuesday Inside Higher Ed reported on a story that us folks involved in study abroad have been following for a while now. To read the article please go here;
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2008/07/29/omnibus
Rather than go on with a long explanation of some of the technical civic terms in this article, or revisiting the history of this bill [...]

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Does getting less for your dollar mean doing less? Students with little money to spare will have to put some more planning into their study abroad decisions and that could start with location. With airfare being a large cost to a program a shorter flight should be less cost. Heading to a [...]

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In order to stay healthy during your study abroad experience, you’ll need to take a few precautions before you ever set foot on a plane. While there are no guarantees, taking a few simple steps before you leave and while you’re abroad can help you stay healthy and make the most of your experience. Also [...]

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Studying abroad is often associated with excitement, personal growth, and cultural awareness. But students should be aware that in some study abroad destinations, keeping safety in mind is just as important.
In most large cities, female students need not worry about their safety more than they do in the United States. When negative incidents have [...]

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There’s been plenty of chatter recently about the inflated cost of studying abroad in Europe. But England, Italy, Spain: they still remain the most desirable destinations. Why wouldn’t you want to study in London or Rome or Sevilla? They are some of the most spectacular places on Earth.
So the solution, then, is to find a [...]

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During the past year, the U.S. dollar has declined nearly twenty percent against the euro. On April 23, 2008, one euro was equal to $1.60, an all-time low for the dollar. Currency exchange rates affect the cost of study abroad, and students feel the impact when the dollar falls. While most study abroad program [...]

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In the summer of 2009 Brunswick Community College will be sending their first batch of students to study abroad. An agreement with a college in Grantham, England has set the plans in motion for BCC’s first study abroad program.
“It’s a great opportunity to have students immersed in another culture, even for a short period [...]

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11 Michigan State University students on an exchange program in India are getting valuable lessons outside of the classroom. The MSU students are part of a month-long Study Abroad program of the university with the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS).
The MSU students are seeing the vetinary profession from an Indian viewpoint [...]

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Yes - July 14th is Bastille Day and people in France are celebrating. To get up to speed on what Bastille Day is and how this holiday came to be please go here;
Bastille Day in France

To read up on news surrounding Bastille Day today and the celebrations in Paris please go to;
Bastille Day News

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In a world that is shrinking and getting flatter each year the interest of being an international correspondent is on the rise. Mass communication and journalism programs are rising to the demand and are incorporating study abroad into their curriculum.
“We’re kind of bound and determined to prepare a generation of students who are going [...]

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