Category: Before Departure
What to Expect From Your Homestay Experience While Studying Abroad
Follow us on Pinterest Many study abroad programs house their students with host families. If you’re studying abroad with one of those programs, you may have NO IDEA...
15 Items You’ll Be Glad You Purchased Before Going Abroad
Follow us on Pinterest There are always a few important items that could slip your mind when packing for a semester abroad. While you were packing your trendiest...
17 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Students Studying Abroad
Follow us on Pinterest For students studying abroad next year, the holidays are the perfect opportunity to ask for gifts that can be used during their study abroad...
11 Gift Ideas for Students Studying Abroad
Follow us on Pinterest Whether searching for a gift for the holidays or for a unique and useful birthday gift, our Traveler Gift Guide series will help you find the...
8 Smart Pieces of Tech to Get Before Going Abroad
Follow us on Pinterest While I’m a big believer in not spending your entire semester or trip behind your iPhone screen or camera lens, there are some pieces of tech...
10 Things to Do Before Moving to Europe
Follow us on Pinterest Whether studying abroad for a few weeks or planning to move to Europe long term, there’s some preparation that needs to be done before doing so...
5 Questions to Ask Your Study Abroad Advisor Before Going Abroad
Follow us on Pinterest Your flight is booked, your bags are packed, and you can hardly wait to start your study abroad experience. But there may still be some details...
How to Calculate the Cost of Your Study Abroad Semester
Follow us on Pinterest Your study abroad semester is going to cost a lot more than just what your program fees are. It’s super important to use the time before your...
How to Find Study Abroad Scholarships
Follow us on Pinterest Studying abroad used to be reserved for the elite and powerful, but luckily this is no longer the case, and most countries have recently been...
How to Convince Your Parents to Let You Study Abroad
Follow us on Pinterest For some students, one of the biggest challenges when you decide to study abroad isn’t getting accepted to the program of your dreams. Nope,...
Jess Dante
Hey Emma! To be honest, it will completely depend on how your family dynamic is. I'd recom...
Emma
I have a 20 year old son who is about to leave to study for a year in Germany. We are very...
Jess Dante
You'll likely be just fine!
Val
I am not a native speaker, but am fluent in English with two BA and a MBA degrees from the...
Jess Dante
All I can really say is that you'll regret not trying to make it work....
Jess Dante
Follow everything in this post Asma :)