By: Sydney Weber As an economics major, there was no shortage of amazing programs available to me for studying away. In my time as a Global Ambassador working in the Study Away office, I have been convinced that economics is the single-most flexible subject for study abroad. Nearly every university I have encountered has courses in economics. In addition to this, economics … [Read more...] about So You’re an Economics Major and You’re Thinking About Going Abroad
Here at Study Away Programs, we are taking the COVID-19 pandemic very seriously. We have been working with local health systems and the university as a whole to create plans of action that will keep our students safe domestically and internationally. Current information regarding our response to COVID-19 can be found on our website, along with other resources. We are remaining … [Read more...] about Planning to Study Abroad in the Midst of a Pandemic
Written by: Catherine Brand Hello! My name is Catherine Brand and I studied away in the fall of 2019 through the Magellan Exchange in Dornbirn, Austria. To sum it up, it was the best thing I’ve ever done - for my career, my perspective, but most of all for myself. I met friends I still talk to every single day from all across the world. I learned how to communicate in … [Read more...] about Why You Should Choose a Magellan Exchange Program
Written by: Sydney Weber As someone who often takes months (and sometimes years) to consider purchases over $15, learning I had ignorantly signed up to go to the second most expensive country in the world led me to literal sleepless nights. Not only was my experience in Switzerland a testament to the power of pre-application research, it also taught me several important … [Read more...] about A Cheapskate in Switzerland: My Study Abroad Lessons in Personal Finance
It’s 6:34 AM and you're standing in Chicago’s O'hare airport. The immigration and customs line is moving rather quickly. You mentally take note of any items that you might need to declare. The officer waves you forward. He asks you where you’re coming from and you respond, “Germany.” As he looks over your passport and documents, he goes on to ask what was the purpose of your … [Read more...] about Processing Life After Study Abroad