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15 Doing a study abroad program can be a life-changing experience. Just ask Hannah, a college student from Towson University and an AIFS Abroad Alumni Ambassador who spent a fall semester studying in England’s capital city of London. Now that she’s officially part of our alumni community, Hannah can reflect on her study abroad experience. Read on to hear all about it in our recent interview with her. Interview with AIFS Abroad in London alum Hannah from Towson University Introducing Hannah Q: Hannah do you want to introduce yourself and just tell us a little bit about you? A: Hi everybody, I’m…
Picture: Pexels When it comes to moving overseas it appears that the grass is not always greener on the other side – or perhaps not as green as we would like to assume. While South Africa may have several challenges to complain about, however many would be shocked to know that we are not the only ones experiencing the things we do. This is what one social media user had to realise when he exchanged the multicultural diversity of our beautiful rainbow nation to go and pursue his tertiary academic studies abroad in England. While European countries are usually viewed…
The opinions expressed in this article are the writer’s own and do not reflect the views of Her Campus. This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at ODU chapter.Old Dominion University has an exceptionally low rate of students who study abroad, with just one percent of the student body doing so. Despite such low statistics, four of ODU Her Campus members, myself included, were accepted into study abroad programs for this upcoming summer. When I first started university, I had the intention of double majoring in creative writing and cinema. As time went on, I dropped…
Studying abroad can be an exciting prospect for many South Africans. While many SAFFAS are in awe of the world that awaits across the ocean, for some it isn’t as glamorous as it is made out to be. One international student took to X (Twitter) to share their frustration for the conditions they have to live in. Despite the students complaints, Mzansi was having none of it! Read More: Drake features KZN’s Northwood School war cry Take a look at how SA laughed off this interesting situation: Travelling can be a culture shock for some students. While some have to adjust to…
Amid growing instances of attacks on Indian students in the US, there has been a debate about other study destinations where students from India can go for their higher studies. Recently, the video of an Indian student from Hyderabad went viral, where he was seen bleeding profusely. He was beaten and robbed in the US. Following this, US President Joe Biden said that the US administration is working very hard to curb such attacks against international students from India. There is no denying the fact that the US — along with Canada and the UK — continues to be one…
Results from a new survey that went out online to more than 1,000 Turks between the ages of 16 and 35 reveals that 88% would consider studying abroad – despite significant barriers related to the inflation rate in their country and their currency’s weakness: Euronews.com reported earlier in March that the Turkish currency “has lost 40% of its value against the dollar in the past year, and 82.6% in the last five years.” The respondents surveyed by a2 International Education Fairs were from all over Türkiye and had completed a various amount of education, from high school through university.Students see…
Studying abroad is an excellent opportunity for students to explore new cultures and embrace a different style of learning and living. However, it can often lead to culture shocks that require adapting to a different cultural environment. I experienced this firsthand while studying abroad in Limerick, Ireland, this spring semester. My Ireland campus is very similar to Clemson; however, there is no dining hall, and students are expected to either bring a lunch or buy food at one of the many restaurants and cafes on campus. One of the restaurants is a pub, where students, faculty and staff can get…
Making money from home has become not just a necessity for many but also a lucrative way to balance work and personal life. With the rise of the internet and various online platforms, the opportunities to earn an income from the comfort of your own space have multiplied. From offering freelance services in fields like writing, graphic design, or programming to selling products online through platforms like Etsy or eBay, you have access to a global marketplace without ever needing to leave your home. Moreover, remote work isn’t limited to tech; many industries look for remote employees or contractors in…
LONDONDERRY — Friends and family of a Londonderry college student who was involved in a serious bicycle accident while studying abroad want to bring her home.Lauren Rauseo, a junior at Stonehill College, was involved in a serious accident on March 17 while visiting Spain. Rauseo was studying abroad in Paris during her spring semester.Stonehill College confirmed the accident in an article announcing how Rauseo had been awarded a grant of $3,000 from the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program to help support her studies.“The suddenness of this catastrophe has left Lauren’s family, and all of us who love her, grappling…
University students from across the state will get the chance to study abroad with a federal scholarship. University students from across the state will get the chance to study abroad with a federal scholarship. Eight students from three West Virginia universities will receive the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad in 2024. A student from Marshall University (MU), six students from West Virginia University (WVU) and a student from Shepherd University (SU) were among the 1,700 recipients of the national scholarship. Tyler Farley of Marshall University will study in Argentina, while Molly Conrad of Shepherd University will study…