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The New Study Abroad Student
February 26, 2016For when the academy gets a little too dense… Wanderlust is a culture. You hang a world map on the wall in your living room, you catch a few flights and…
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Know Yourself, Know Your Worth: Your Image Abroad
April 22, 2015“Tell me a little about yourself.” Although these might sound like words from an employer in a job interview, these words also comprise a phrase you’re likely to hear during…
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What’s In a Name? Choosing an Education Abroad Program
April 13, 2015When I knew I wanted to study abroad, I had no idea where to start. I was a Spanish major with a certain interest in further developing my Spanish language…
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Education Abroad and the Defense of the Ignorant American
March 29, 2015At the University of Kentucky and far beyond, there is an overall increasing trend to participate in education abroad during both undergraduate and graduate studies. Education abroad, at my home…
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A Generation of Romantics: How Study Abroad is Influencing Millenials
February 24, 2015As a twenty-something born in the early 90s, I’ve witnessed no shortage of romance. It is delivered to us in the forms of novels, films, magazines, television, music videos, and…
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Street Smart: Managing Money Abroad
February 2, 2015When preparing for your education abroad experience, finances are one of the most important factors to consider. While you may have had a field day trying to afford the cost…
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10 Signs You Might Miss Study Abroad
January 11, 20151. Your Instagram feed is devoted to photos of your time abroad. “#throwbackthursday to the best semester of my life. PLEASE TAKE ME BACK!!” You took a minimum of a…
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Study Abroad: Costa Rica
November 24, 2014Winter is increasing the wanderlust in the air. I’m itching to travel again ASAP, but for now, an interview with the sweetest roommate there ever was will have to suffice!…
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Education Abroad: University of Kentucky EnKompass Blog
September 26, 2014I was on loan last week to another blog! My internship in the University of Kentucky Office of Education Abroad has provided yet another blogging platform for me. I am…
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