If you’ve been in a relationship, you’d know that it’s not always sunshine and rainbows. Silent resentment can often creep in, making things complicated and, at times, downright challenging. As someone who’s been there, I can tell you that these subtle feelings of bitterness don’t just appear out of nowhere. They have triggers, some of … Read more
Hope Schmitt is an ISA Florence alumna at Arizona State University. In the following blog, Hope highlights some of her favorite places around Florence, while providing some general insights into the experience of studying abroad in Italy. I remember months before I traveled abroad to my new home for the next 4 months, I was … Read more
With over 80 students to please, ISA Barcelona had its hands full trying to create the most fun trip for each person to enjoy. Fortunately, I had the honor of experiencing an all-out trip to satisfy all our traveling desires! From exploring the city center to eating fresh paella in the countryside and even taking … Read more
As entrepreneur Jim Rohn famously said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” And while some of those people may lift us up, others quietly drain our energy, distract us from our goals, or chip away at our peace of mind. Often, we let them stay out of habit … Read more
Bhavika Choudhary, ’28, is a Computer Science major studying at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) this Fall 2024. Preparing for a study abroad term can be exciting yet daunting, especially when it comes to packing. Here’s a guide based on my experience doing a term abroad in Daejeon, South Korea to help … Read more
Thanks to the Chuseok holiday, I was able to trade Daejeon’s laid-back vibe for a week of adventure in Seoul. With classes on hold for the holiday, I couldn’t resist the chance to explore the capital city at my own pace. Seoul is only a quick train ride away, but it feels like a whole … Read more
Hi everyone, and welcome to my weekly blog as an exchange student in Monaco, the country of billionaires! My name is Dasha, and I’m excited to share this journey with you all. I’m from Kazakhstan and currently studying business analytics and finance, though at IUM, I’m focusing more on finance. This isn’t my first time … Read more
When families contemplate transferring between the UK and Hong Kong, one of their key worries is generally the school system. Both areas provide high-quality education, but there are fundamental disparities in organization, curriculum, teaching styles, and cultural expectations. These distinctions can be a crucial influence in selecting which system matches a child’s learning requirements and … Read more
Introduction Students, these days, are always on rush. From preparing for the semesters to engaging in extra curricular activities, they have a all the works in the world. Being in a busy schedule they find it difficult to incorporate with all the tasks with quality. As a result, most students fail to add value to … Read more
Let’s start by acknowledging that there is no consensus on what a MOOC is. The acronym stands for Massive Open Online Course, but that only tells part of the story. Broadly speaking, a MOOC is an online course that is open to anyone. Many universities offer them, although few universities offer credit for completing a … Read more