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Stephen A. Austin More Than Doubles Study Abroad Participation

September 30th, 2008 · No Comments

In her well written article in the Pine Log, Heather Freeman, gives a good synopsis of the options students have at her college.  These options translate to other colleges so this article is a good resource. Additionally, the doubling of students going abroad is cause for applause for the team at Stephen A. Austin.
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Planning and Preparation and Study Abroad

September 8th, 2008 · No Comments

Making the transition of wanting to study abroad to actually getting yourself in a program out of the country can test your resolve.  Planning and preparation will not only help you accomplish your goal of studying abroad but they will give you the “I can do this” attitude that you will need to take with [...]

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Health and Safety Abroad

July 22nd, 2008 · 2 Comments

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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Tips for Female Students Studying Abroad

July 21st, 2008 · 4 Comments

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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10 Tips for Study Abroad While in Country

June 25th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Here is a posting that will help a study abroad student find ways to keep themselves from being bored while in country.
http://www.examiner.com/x-331-Study-Abroad-Examiner…
The idea that you could become bored while studying abroad is a hard concept for me to understand. Sure sitting in a train station for hours is not fun but it might be [...]

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