Welcome back Bears! Hopefully all of our Kansas City and Saint Louis students made it back safely to campus. That snow storm was definitely a wild one! Here in the Study Away office we've already hit the ground running with receiving our new group of international students. Speaking of international students, if you're looking to become one, here's why you should stop by and … [Read more...] about Why You Should Stop by the Study Away Office TODAY!
With the semester coming to an end, some of you will be heading home for winter break to spend time with friends and family. The other half of you will be preparing to set off on adventures in foreign countries. And if you're like me, you have no idea what to expect, let alone what to even pack before you go. Lucky for you, I've compiled a list of things you should take and … [Read more...] about What to Pack/ What not to Pack for Studying Abroad
If you're like me, then going on a study away program was your first time leaving the country, ever! So lets take a look at the process of getting a passport and visa for the first time. Passport Applying for your first passport is pretty straightforward as it only involves five steps. However, these steps require a lot of self-motivation and traveling to a handful of places … [Read more...] about Applying for your First Passport and Visa
The world is now in the palms of your hands. You've been there, done that, and now you're putting on your big boy pants and looking for a job. Sure you could apply at your local Hobby Lobby, but you could also work with Volkswagen at their plant in Germany. Which one would you pick? So lets go ahead and jump into what kind of career opportunities you can find yourself in after … [Read more...] about From Studying Abroad to Careers Abroad
It is a common misconception that some majors cannot study away during the course of their program. These majors include those in the nursing/ biology programs, secondary education, and theater/dance. These programs do tend to have more strict guidelines as far as residency requirements and what classes you can and cannot take abroad, but that doesn't mean that you can't go … [Read more...] about How to fit Studying Away into your Major/ Degree of Study