Stereotypical College Student Labels
1. The Teacher’s Pet The ones who stay late, come early, and always have their hand raised even if they have nothing of substance to remark on 2. The “Herbal Practitioner” Usually the ones that get the...
View Article10 Things You Will Learn While Studying Abroad in Scotland
Scotland is a great place to study abroad; the country boasts high caliber universities, rich history, thriving nightlife, and dramatic natural landscapes. And while it may not seem like the most...
View Article10 Key Ah-Ha Moments About Speaking a Foreign Language
1. You think you spoke naturally and grammatically well… until your friends tell you what you really said 2. Your Americans friends’ reaction when you break out in a foreign language back home 3. You...
View ArticleThe 12 People You Will Encounter on the Fourth of July
The time for fireworks, festivities, freedom, and good old American fun is right around the corner. No matter where you will be celebrating this glorious day of patriotism and independence, you are...
View ArticleThe 16 Things I Didn’t Expect As An International Student Coming to the US
As you start the journey of moving completely out of your comfort zone to a new country, be ready for surprises: both good and unexpected. This article will help prepare you for some of the unexpected...
View ArticleHow to Spend Your First American Thanksgiving: A Survival Guide
International students who arrive in the US for the first time, students who are studying abroad in the US and visitors to the US for the Thanksgiving holiday have one thing in common – they want to...
View ArticleHow To: Island Hopping in Thailand
Island hopping in Thailand has always been a dream of mine. It wasn’t long after arriving in Bangkok, Thailand (see my other recent post on how to see Bangkok on a budget) that I booked my flights to...
View Article11 Things You Should NEVER Do While Abroad
Whether you are studying abroad, vacationing, backpacking or any other reason for traveling internationally, there are certain things you should never do. 1. Take pictures of security-related...
View ArticleStudentUniverse Staff Reveal Some of Their Biggest Travel Fails
It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been traveling for, how many flights you’ve been on or how many trips you’ve planned, you’re still going to make mistakes sometimes. In honor of our Spring Travel...
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