Category: Before Departure
How to Study Abroad, in 10 Steps
Jess DanteFeb 28, 2018
“I want to find out how to study abroad.” I literally LOVE hearing this statement come from The Abroad Guide community. It does take a lot of time to cover, though!...
Why Study Abroad? 9 (Non-Bull Sh*t) Ways It Improves Your Life
Jess DanteFeb 14, 2018
Why study abroad? If you don’t have any family members or close friends who studied abroad before you, then you might not know why you should study abroad. It’s hard...
How to study abroad for free – 10 countries where you can do it
Jess DanteFeb 06, 2018
Yes… there is a way to study abroad for free. Students often think a semester or year abroad is really expensive, and in many ways, it is, especially for Americans...
20 Accessories For Easy Weekend Travel While Studying Abroad
Jess DanteNov 15, 2017
Traveling is arguably the best part about studying abroad, but it can also be a huge pain. The stress of traveling with other people, the uncertainty of mass...
What to Expect From Your Homestay Experience While Studying Abroad
Alicia YoungJun 12, 2017
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 what to expect from...
10 Things to Do Before Moving to Europe
Jess DanteAug 01, 2016
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 that’s more than just...
5 Questions to Ask Your Study Abroad Advisor Before Going Abroad
Alissa QualheimMay 10, 2016
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 you haven’t worked out...
How to Find Study Abroad Scholarships That Will Help You Pay for Your Semester Abroad
Rebecca MurphyJan 19, 2016
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 pushing for their students...
How to Convince Your Parents to Let You Study Abroad
Laura EickhoffOct 26, 2015
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, it’s convincing your...
Should You Use a Suitcase or Backpack When Traveling?
Kelsey MirehouseSep 24, 2015
While you’re abroad, you’re bound to be traveling a TON. You’ll probably be lugging around a few days’ worth of stuff almost every weekend, so...
Shailesh S.N.P Sardessai
You have enlightened me on budget travel option like hostels.Thank you very much.I shall t...
Kaeli
I just bought the 150hr TEFL UK course on the www.teflsource.com site. I want to use it fo...
Jess Dante
A recommendation from a friend who has gone through their program is a great way to find o...
Tracy
Hi, I'm going to get my TEFL certification in Prague with www.praguetefl.com It was recomm...
Jess Dante
Hi Mimi, each country is different so you'll have to do some research....
Mimi P
I am interested in teaching english abroad. I have a substitute Teachers certification. ...