College Study Abroad Blog

Welcome to Cassandra's list of Top 5 places to visit in Amsterdam! 1) Albert Cuyp Market Looking for handcrafted jewelry, biking supplies, clothes on clearance, but more importantly: the OG...keep reading

I came to Amsterdam expecting to acquire cross-cultural communication skills, a global perspective, and a deep seated love of traveling. What I did not predict was walking away with a...keep reading

Trying to assimilate to a new culture can be tough, but it isn’t impossible! Below are my 5 biggest tips for those studying/traveling abroad who are worried about culture shock...keep reading

In week 6 we had the opportunity to visit Lego Shanghai’s offices as a class field trip where we learned about Lego’s initiatives in China, their supply management in Chinese...keep reading

It’s Golden Week here in China, a national holiday celebrating the anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, and we have an entire week off of classes to explore China!...keep reading

This past weekend, I experienced the Thanksgiving holiday away from home for the first time in 21 years. Luckily, I was still fortunate enough to spend it in Belgium with...keep reading

시장 (sijang), or traditional markets, are one of my favorite things about Korea. Most major cities in Korea are home to several marketplaces where street food, produce, meats, textiles, and...keep reading

The best way to discover your favorite corners of the world is by accident. I don’t mean to sound all #wanderlust-y, but wandering takes you places Google Maps and even...keep reading

While studying in Amsterdam, I took the opportunity to do a homestay with a Dutch family up north in Groningen in late November. Initially I was unsure about this decision,...keep reading

Amsterdam, Netherlands I swerved off the bike path. I needed a moment—not to catch my breath, but to gaze at the streaks of pink and orange sunset behind crooked canal...keep reading