Community Blogs

The other day I needed to fly to the Philippines, on a Semi-Serious, Silly Secret Squirrel Sauce Southern Soujourn (SSSSSSSS).  I had only been to the Philippines twice before, once… Read More

On June 19, Americans across the country celebrate Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Texas finally learned they were free—more than two years after the Emancipation… Read More

In reaction to what he said he felt as a lack of action, 15-year-old Winston Churchill High School sophomore Noah Schainker organized a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest at his high school… Read More

Studying or working abroad is an exciting opportunity to grow personally and professionally. One of the biggest adjustments for many U.S. students and young professionals is communicating in a foreign… Read More

In today’s column I will conclude our eight-part trip across northern Spain on the Camino Frances, part of the amazing Camino de Santiago.  In previous stories I hiked over 100… Read More

  Studying or working abroad is an exciting opportunity to grow personally, academically, and professionally. Whether you are spending a semester overseas, teaching English in another country, completing an internship,… Read More

    Your Safety Net Abroad Studying or working abroad is an exciting step toward independence, cultural discovery, and global career growth. While you’re busy exploring new opportunities, it’s important… Read More

Arrival! I made it!!!  Approaching the Plaza del Obradoiro in the center of Santiago de Compostela I could hear the Galician bagpiper under the arch at the entrance to the… Read More

Planning to study or work abroad is exciting—but before you pack your bags, understanding visa requirements is essential. A visa is your official permission to enter, stay, study, or work… Read More

Whether you’re planning to study abroad, land an international internship, or simply explore the world, your first step is securing a U.S. passport. For students, recent graduates, and young professionals,… Read More

Last month I left us in the attractive river town of Portomarin, an early stop on my 102 kilometer (km) hike on the Camino Francés, part of the complex Camino… Read More

Michelle Obama has frequently spoken about the transformative power of education—including the value of studying abroad—as part of becoming globally aware, confident, and compassionate leaders. Here are the key themes… Read More