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Why you should study abroad during your vacation
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We’ve said it before, but we’ll never get tired of it: Learning a language abroad is awesome – at any age and for any amount of time. More and more pe...

Meet Ruth, an 81-year-old study abroad student
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You’re never too old to travel and explore new countries. It sounds like a motivational poster at your doctor’s office, but we have proof: Meet Ruth f...

11 best cities for your post-graduation trip
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Congratulations, all that studying and paper-writing is over! With graduation come not only more sleep and less cafeteria food, but also an open door ...

12 tips to get along with your roommates
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Living with roommates can be an incredibly fun and rewarding experiences that everyone should try at least once. After all, it could be the beginning ...

12 tips on how to live with a host family
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Becoming a foreign exchange student is full of adventures – everything is different and exciting, including your new (homestay) family. All of a sudde...

Top 5 coolest student cities in the world
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If you are a university student, spending one or two semesters abroad has a whole lot of advantages – you can polish your language skills, get interna...

Mind the gap: Why it’s good to take some time off
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“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone” – Neale Donald WalschTaking the step from high school to university is a crucial transition that will de...

10 things to do before your student days are over
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University life in a nutshell: lectures, study notes, assignments, exams, presentations, and then more exams – all fuelled by endless cups of coffee. ...