College Study Abroad Blog

Not being able to find budget-friendly, small-portion white rice and bedsheets or linens was such a cultural shock for me. When I first came to Seoul, it was quite challenging... keep reading

At home, I am the type of person that deeply values the time I am able to spend with myself. A typical “I”, I appreciate and value my ability to... keep reading

Traveling to a new country means immersing yourself in the new culture. The most obvious and easy way to do this is through food. As I am settling into my... keep reading

Studying abroad is an adventure of a lifetime, yet like anything, it can come with some challenges and learning curves. After all, you are exploring a (likely) brand new country... keep reading

Comme écrivaine, il faut trouver au moins un endroit pour écrire quand vous étudiez à l’étranger en France. Parfois, c’est difficile de découvrir des bonnes options pour laisser sortir votre... keep reading

Written by Alex Bruemmer The weekdays may have been for studying, but weekends were for wandering. I am not an early bird by any means so most of my weekends... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN NICE You can’t leave Nice without trying socca: A crispy, peppery chickpea pancake that’s a local obsession. Grab it hot from a street stand in... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN RABAT Not only is couscous the national dish of Morocco – it also originated there! You’ll find this tasty grain throughout much of North Africa... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN TOULOUSE More than a century ago, cachou was invented by pharmacist Léon Lajounie as a medicinal remedy for a host of ailments like smoker’s breath... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN LEGON Fufu is the national dish of Ghana and a staple throughout much of West and Central Africa. While it might not look Instagram-worthy, fufu... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN LONDON While the exact location of the first fish and chip shop remains unclear, the earliest known shops opened in England in the 1860s, courtesy... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN TAIPEI Beef noodles ( niúròu miàn) are so popular in Taipei that the city holds an annual Beef Noodle Festival where chefs compete to earn... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN FLORENCE It's not autumn in Florence if you don't snack on schiacciata all'uva (Italian sweet bread with smashed grapes) during the city's annual grape harvest... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN BOTSWANA Africa is a meat-eating continent, and Botswana is no different. The country’s national meat dish has two names: “ seswaa” in the Central District... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN KYOTO Obanzai is a traditional style of Japanese cuisine featuring small plates that’s native to Kyoto. Think of obanzai as Kyoto’s take on Spanish tapas... keep reading