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Study Abroad 2010: Germany!

Still debating on where to study abroad this year? Deadlines are quickly approaching, so decide fast! Consider Germany. Where else will you find Oktoberfest, Christmas Markets, and cuckoo clocks? A great spot year round, Germany tops the list for must see destinations in 2010.
Getting Around Germany
Before leaving for Germany, learn some key phrases. Although most [...]

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Study Abroad 2010: France!

If you’ve ever dreamed of going abroad, Paris probably popped into your mind at some point. Understandably, the City of Light is one of the most popular tourist and study abroad destinations in the world. It’s not all France offers. Maybe you want a smaller city atmosphere or a beautiful countryside. The country has it [...]

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Making the Most of Your Holidays Abroad

Happy Holidays! In honor of the biggest holiday season of the year, we decided to cover some basics about spending holidays away from home. We know it can be adventurous but also lonely. Here are a few tips on making the most of your trip!
Call Family
Nobody can make you feel more at home (even in [...]

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Deck the Halls with International Christmas Markets!

Now that Halloween is over it’s time to look forward to the next celebration.  Although Thanksgiving is a couple weeks away, most people already have Christmas on their minds. In Europe, instead of a turkey feast at the end of November, cities transform into Christmas Markets. This festive tradition originated in Austria and Germany [...]

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