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My Study Abroad Experience: Gilman Scholarship Project
*This bog post is a required part of my follow-on project for the Gilman Scholarship I received.* How I Learned About Study Abroad Opportunities Coming into college, study abroad was always something my mom encouraged me to look into. Because of this, we attended the orientation meetings about it and I kept my ears open for programs recommended for my major by my professors. As an underclassman, I would recommend researching study abroad opportunities and think about the type of program you want and if you want to go during a summer or semester. The study abroad office and website is a great resource if you are looking for information on…
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Bus2Alps Interlaken, Switzerland: Is It Worth It?
For many of us, traveling during study abroad is the first time we have ever traveled to unknown territories alone or with other friends our age. Organizing trips can be a daunting task when you realize you need to consider transportation to the location, transportation at the location, where to stay, what to do, what to see, and how to schedule it all to get the most out of your trip without blowing all your money in one place. There are many resources available to study abroad students, such as travel companies and school trips so you do not have to organize everything yourself, but deciding which route to take…
