If you’re like me, communicating with my family and friends is an everyday thing. While at school, I live two and a half hours from my parents and halfway across the country from my best friend. Balancing our busy schedules…
From Travel Buddies to Best Buddies
When I was accepted to study abroad, I immediately began working through my Post-Decision check list. I reached the Travel Buddies component, and I was on the fence. This was supposed to be my journey, right? I wanted to make…
Travel Size Backpacks and why you should have one!
Travel Backpacks and why you should have one! Many people who study abroad like to take weekend excursions or spend their school breaks traveling to different countries or cities. Most times you will be limited in your luggage amount, especially…
SAGE Peer Advisers Recommend: International Television Edition!
I imagine we all have been spending a great deal of time at home recently! What have you been doing in your free time? Have you already worked through your entire Netflix queue? Craving some recommendations for hidden, stream-able gems?…
Best Art Galleries and Museums in Prague
I’m a huge art and museum junkie, I jump at any opportunity to check out a new one. Prague is a city full of history, architecture, good food, and extraordinary art. It has something for every kind of traveler. I…
Eating My Way through Amsterdam
It was no surprise to me to find out that Amsterdam, Netherlands ranks among the top ten “foodie” cities in Europe because when two friends and I took a trip there during our semester abroad — and I am not…
Making Study Abroad Financially Feasible as a Jayhawk
Many of the times, study abroad can intimidate students because of the financial misunderstanding. In my experience as a first-gen, I believed it was just one big cost for every program and no scholarship opportunities. However, after studying abroad twice…
Tips for learning a language while abroad
When I left for Spain to begin my semester abroad, I was so excited to do some travelling, watch some Spanish soccer, and try some good tapas. But most of all I was excited to…
Why Study Abroad is Beneficial for the Work Place
When a lot of people first learn about study abroad, they often view it as an extended trip and an opportunity to travel on the weekends. However, study abroad amounts to so much more, not only allowing students to gain…
Language Learning Abroad
Learning Russian was a continuing lesson in learning to laugh at myself. Whether learning how to jokingly discuss bathroom problems or making awkward mistakes, I continually put my foot in my mouth. For example, one week after I got to…