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Hannah
University of Iowa
Fall 2019

Let’s talk money 10/10/19

Financing your study abroad – it’s a big task! When I was first figuring out where I wanted to study abroad, finances were definitely a huge factor in my decision. As a UI student, I receive scholarships to study, so I knew I wanted to find a study abroad program that would count those scholarships […]

Megan
Western Michigan University
2016 Summer

What I Learned through CIMBA and Being Abroad 06/27/16

Where to start? I learned something new every single day while being abroad. CIMBA is a program that encourages you to experience new things and learn from both success and failure. The major aspects the program and being abroad taught me was how to finance myself, embrace change, interact with people from different backgrounds, and remain […]

Megan
Western Michigan University
2016 Summer

5 Tips for Maintaining a Budget While Traveling Abroad 05/31/16

It’s no secret, traveling can be expensive. Most people are saving money for months before they start their traveling endeavor, especially to a foreign country. Right now, 1 euro is equivalent to 1.11 US dollar, which makes traveling to Europe more costly than spending money within the United States. However, if saved and spent wisely, […]

Sophie

3 Reasons Why Study Abroad is Worth Your Time (As Proven By Science) 10/23/15

It goes without saying, but study abroad is a huge commitment. It’s not a small decision you can take back at the drop of a hat – you are investing your time, your money, your courage, and your academic dreams on a single (albeit extended) experience. So why on earth would anyone go to […]