Study Abroad Preparation Checklist: 5 Things to do BEFORE Studying Abroad

This ultimate study abroad preparation checklist is here to save your life! Preparing to study abroad is a super exciting time…so exciting, in fact, that you might forget to take care of some things before you jet off. Because I’ve been there, done that, messed that up, I’ve put together…

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The Top 12 Useful Travel Gifts for Women – She’ll Love Them!

These useful travel gifts for women are sure to be a hit! Wondering what to get the girl on the go in your life? Look no farther. I’ve specially curated this list of the best travel gadgets to make sure her next solo adventure, girls trip, or romantic getaway is…

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The National Civil Rights Museum: a Must See for White America

The National Civil Rights Museum is a must visit when in Memphis, Tennessee. I would even suggest making a special trip to the city to check it out. My mom lived in Memphis when MLK was murdered. She was in Jr. High and still tears up when she talks about…

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Dealing with Homesickness while Studying Abroad

Here’s how to deal with homesickness while studying abroad. Studying abroad can really suck. You’ve been told that it will be the best experience ever, and it is…at first. But then the homesickness sets in. Since most students choose to study abroad during their junior year, most assume that the transition…

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How to Vote while Studying Abroad

Wondering how to vote while studying abroad?  The process is called voting absentee it’s easier than you might think! I voted absentee while in college in both the 2012 and 2014 elections. As long as you follow the steps below, voting while away from home is easy as pie. See…

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