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To fall break or not to fall break? That is the question. Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer, planning a ten day trip alone, or to take arms against a sea of planning troubles, and by opposing, end them. This excerpt from Shakespeare’s Hamlet, truly raises a question of deep thought. Leaves are...
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By Taylor Gilmore Studying abroad is a once in a lifetime opportunity if you want it to be, but there are plenty of ways to make it just the beginning of your time spent abroad. Although your responsibilities may be different than your semester studying and traveling abroad with your friends, it’s worth considering working,...
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By Leah Doerner An internship is designed to help build skills that are desirable to your future employer and set you up for success in the workplace. While internships have the potential to be incredibly rewarding, they are not all created equal. Coffee runs may be a fun excuse to flirt with the cute barista,...
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By Nikki Marsden So you’ve decided to study abroad. Congratulations on the best decision of your life thus far. Yes, that’s a guarantee. The hardest part is over—telling your college friends that you will be gone for a whole semester. Now it’s time to decide on that special city that is going to forever pull...
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As study abroad students, you have the unique opportunity to experience the cultures of many different countries at a young age. Taking advantage of this time in your education can set you up for success down the road. This post, written by Kurt Kuehn, the CFO of UPS, was submitted to Those Who Wander to...
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The largest student-run philanthropy in the world, THON is a 46-hour dance marathon to fight pediatric cancer. Since 1977 this event has raised money to fight pediatric cancer, and THON 2015 is taking place at Penn State this weekend, from February 20th-22nd. Last year, the event raised $13,343,517.33, and we want to help beat that...
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Packing for your study abroad semester is probably one of the more daunting tasks before you hop on the plane. The number one question that I get from future study abroaders is how they should pack everything they have ever owned into one or two suitcases for a whole semester. So here is a list...
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The idea of packing the right amount and right type of belongings can be very daunting when you prepare to venture to another country for several months. If you’re anything like me, you are somewhat convinced that each article of clothing you own will experience major FOMO if it doesn’t take the trip across the...
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Peanut butter The promised land of Nutella is full of many wonders, but peanut butter is sold only in teacup-sized portions for roughly the same price as four giant jars of Nutella. So if you’re craving some PB&J (or just some peanut butter fingers), bringing your own supply will be a lifesaver. Every layer of...
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By: Cara Esposito When my roommates and I set out to plan our fall break, there were an incredible amount of factors to consider. We had 10 days ahead of us, 10 days to venture out beyond Italy, 10 days to experience Europe as only a college student can. We sat for hours around our kitchen table, deliberating...
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  You are passionate about traveling, you love Europe and have a talent for telling stories via video? Apply now to become the Bus2alps Summer Vlogger 2013 and have the Summer of your life! What can you win? – The winner receives one free spot on two Summer Break trips that add up to one 4 week long mega...
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Thought you were the only one with a Pinterest problem?  Well, you’re not!  The Bus2alps crew gets just as carried away with pinning everywhere we want to go, everything we want to see and all the food we want to try.  But, what’s more fun than your average Pinterest obsession?  Turning it into a friendly...
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