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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
Camino Part 8: Santiago to the Coast
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
Health Documents | Your Health Checklist for Traveling Abroad
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
Studying and Working Abroad | When to Connect with a U.S. Embassy
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
Hiking The Famous Camino Part 7: Santiago and the Botofumeiro
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
Visa Requirements 101: What Students Need to Know Before Going Abroad
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
U.S. Passports | What Students and Young Adults Need to Know
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
Hiking The Famous Camino Part 6: Portomarin to Santiago
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 | Benefits of Studying Abroad
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
International Travel | The Global Legacy of Dr. Dorothy I. Height
March is Women’s History Month—a time to honor women whose courage, intellect, and global vision reshaped history. For the Travel Talk with Sheila and Friends community, it is also a… Read More
Trailblazing African Americans Who Studied Abroad
When students and young professionals think about studying abroad, they often focus on travel, fun, and cultural immersion. But history shows us that studying abroad can be much more than… Read More
Hiking The Famous Camino de Santiago Part 5: I Get Rolling Along
OK, from my previous columns you’ve got your logistics and your gear all set for your Camino de Santiago adventure! Now you can look over my shoulder and see what… Read More