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For 70 years, we’ve had a single mission
To help people gain the understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world by bringing the world together through the most meaningful exchange programs available. Today, we advance our legacy as the leading nonprofit
international education organization by facilitating 50,000 exchange experiences for people from 136 countries each year.
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February 3, 2020
Happy new year! Welcome to 2020, the start of a new decade and the year by which many study abroad organizations pledged to double the number of Americans studying abroad...keep reading
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January 17, 2020
Members of our student life team look after the health and general wellbeing of all students; organize extra-curricular activities; and are the day-to-day student contacts for any questions or concerns...keep reading
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November 25, 2019
Alright so this blog is going to be geared more towards my low-income siblings near and far who, just like their peers, want to take advantage of the Study Abroad...keep reading
Hi everyone! I am here to tell you that the process of finding a place to live in Madrid is often not trouble-free or linear. However, I am hoping to...keep reading
Coming out of quarantine, my impatient body and restless mind ached to run. I yearned for the steady rhythm of my feet against the ground, the energy in my lungs...keep reading
When the magic and wonderment of the first couple of weeks begins to fade away, Madrid is just the city you live in. It is so easy for me to...keep reading
I cannot talk for myself. I cannot understand everything I read. I cannot easily figure out what most people are saying. I cannot find my way around without assistance. I...keep reading
In South Korea, people have a 3-day holiday for Chuseok, the Korean Thanksgiving (which is also known as Mid-Autumn Festival in Chinese culture). Together with the weekend, we had 5...keep reading
Sitting here in this little café in Malsaña, writing this first Madrid blog post is a bit surreal. I remember this time last year... I was a senior at Penn...keep reading
So, I am currently sitting in my bed at the hotel in Madrid and can I just say, this city is amazing! The people are so nice and walking around...keep reading
At orientation one month ago, our Betreuerschaft prepared us for the highs and lows of culture shock. In a thought process that was equal parts excitement and naivete, I assumed...keep reading
All I can say is WOW! After spending a few weeks in Madrid, some new friends and I decided that it was time for a change and so we planned...keep reading
As a long-time vegetarian who eats mostly vegan food, finding veg meals in Seoul was one area of concern for me prior to my arrival in the city. After only...keep reading
Click here to open figure in a new window to see full size. To meet the evolving science and incorporate new data that is being collected by health...keep reading
Spotlight on Bill Bull
Hello friends, today I was scrolling through my camera roll to see which experience I should talk about this week. And I realized it would be interesting to explain how...keep reading
I have spent 6+ years building up to this moment—studying abroad in Korea. Since high school, I often dreamt of going to Korea to view the new sights, try new...keep reading
Fear not, from airport to the final covid test, writer Ilse is here to tell you what to expect. This is an intensely linear guide from day one to FREEDOM...keep reading
Hallo! Today is my 3-week anniversary in Germany! Although it’s only been 3 weeks, I do feel quite settled here. I think I know my way around Hamburg a bit...keep reading