Misinformation and outright falsehoods keep many students from even considering studying abroad each year. Too many students mistakenly believe that there is no place in their academic plan or major for time abroad or that study abroad is just a luxury that they can neither afford nor benefit from. Au contraire! Below are some of the most common myths students believe about studying abroad and, more importantly, the facts that debunk them. (continue reading…)

Many students have already begun to receive, or shortly will get, their college acceptance letters. There’s a wealth of information contained in those thick envelopes—or, more likely these days, text messages, videos, or goody bags. But some of the really important stuff is almost never told: secrets of college to be discovered (or not) by the select few who can see behind the curtain. And so this week, to those newly admitted or shortly to be admitted to the college of their choice, we offer our congratulations—and the 10 things you really ought to know about where you’re going: (continue reading…)