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Study Abroad in High School: Get Your Passport and Go, Sooner Rather than Later
Transitioning into your high school years is often a mixed bag of emotions: definitely some excitement, probably some hesitation, a lot of expectation, and all rightly so. It’s a formative period of your life. Those years are as much about becoming the person you will be and developing your … [Read More...]
Book Recommendation: The New Global Student by Maya Frost
Maya Frost is the Ironman of global education. This thought occurred to me as I was reading her book, The New Global Student: Skip the SAT, Save Thousands on Tuition, and Get a Truly International Education, last week while also working on an article about an aquathlon-duathlon-triathlon series … [Read More...]
Summer in Europe? Great Advice from Charles Jackson
Youth Hostels 101: An Insider’s Look at Student Travel in Europe
Traveling through Europe as a student for the first time may seem like a daunting experience, but once you get into the hosteling scene, you won't find yourself alone for long. Staying in hostels is not just about saving money -- it ‘s also about having a great social life while on the move. Choosing a good youth hostel will make a huge difference to your entire experience. You'll meet people to … [Read More...]
Student Travel in Europe: Is a Rail Pass Right for You?
Taking your first major trip through Europe is a big step for most student travelers. What awaits you is one of the world's most diverse destinations; a land with dozens of languages, cultures, and a plethora of possible places to visit. In most European countries, train travel remains the most comfortable, relaxing, and affordable way to get from point A to point B. There are many rail pass … [Read More...]
