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Why Study Abroad Video

Posted on22. Jan, 2010 by MariaAbroad.

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If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Check out this great video on studying abroad! It makes me want to pack my bags and start a new adventure! Enjoy!

So, you are thinking about studying abroad, but you are still not quite sure, what the advantages of studying abroad are? As with most things, there are advantages and disadvantages, but from my personal perspective, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. Let me show them to you to kill the last spark of doubt.
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20 Ways to Study Abroad and Save

Posted on26. Oct, 2009 by MariaAbroad.

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20 Ways to Study Abroad and Save
This guest post was contributed by Rose Jensen, who writes about the online college courses. She welcomes your feedback at Rose.Jensen28@yahoo.com.
1. Decide where you want to go and why you want to go there. Certain cities like London are pricey because they are study abroad hotspots. Lesser traveled cities [...]

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Internship abroad or studies abroad?

Posted on17. Aug, 2009 by MariaAbroad.

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Internship abroad or studies abroad? What is the best experience abroad?
When you have decided you want to spend some time abroad, the question comes up whether you should do an internship abroad or rather study abroad. I can speak from experience, as I have done both. I completed my Bachelor and my Master degree studying [...]

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China – Top 5 Study Abroad Destination

Posted on07. Aug, 2009 by MariaAbroad.

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China – Top 5 Study Abroad Destination
Today, I found an interesting article that said China has become the 5th most popular study abroad destination for US college kids. For most of us, including me, this is a surprising development. Yes, we heard it all: China – the raising power in the east that eventually will [...]

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5 Tipps when you miss home

Posted on21. May, 2009 by MariaAbroad.

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5 Tipps when you miss home
So, you made it. Finally you live all by yourself in a foreign country. Your dream of living abroad has finally come true. After all the research you have done, all the talks to your parents to let you go study abroad, all the savings to pay for your time [...]

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How to keep in touch with family and friends when studying abroad

Posted on16. May, 2009 by MariaAbroad.

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How to keep in touch with family and friends when studying abroad
Keeping in touch with your family and friends while you study abroad is often harder than it seems. First, there is the time difference. Then, there is so much to do and explore. And third, a combination of both: You finally have a few minutes to squeez in [...]

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Study abroad programs – advantages and disadvantages

Posted on14. May, 2009 by MariaAbroad.

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Study abroad programs – Advantages and Disadvantages
Studying abroad has many advantages, you already know that. If you are still not so sure about that, read more here about the advantages of studying abroad. But once you made the decision to go study abroad, you have to decide whether you want to go with one of [...]

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How to learn a language in just weeks

Posted on12. May, 2009 by MariaAbroad.

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How to learn a language in just weeks
When you want to study abroad, you need to learn the language, otherwise you will miss out on the best part! Here are are 6 tips that will help you to learn the basics of a foreign language within just a couple of weeks!
1. Free Podcasts
Search for free language [...]

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Reasons to stay with a host family

Posted on07. May, 2009 by MariaAbroad.

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Advantages of staying with a host family
If you have the chance, try to stay with a local host family. I know, this does not sound very exciting at first. After all, an important reason to go study abroad is to go wild and crazy in a place where nobody knows you and you will never see [...]