travel

Travelling is the ultimate pastime, or it seems to be that way with all the #vacation photos you see on Instagram. For students and new grads, travelling is thought of as a way to enhance your education; go to the best schools, learn from the best professors, be the best in class and then land […]

So you’ve decided it’s time to leave the nest and apply for a semester abroad – good for you! Studying abroad provides the opportunity to grow in new ways, to immerse yourself in a different culture, and to discover all sorts of things about the world (and about yourself). There’s never been a better time […]

Despite the warnings of plummeting jobs and rising debt, young workers are still giving into their wanderlust and travelling to parts unknown. Keep reading to see how these three travellers made the most of their abroad experiences. Affirm You’re On The Right Path Sometimes it can be worrying to travel to a new location without […]

Making Preparations Meet Elizabeth Thompson. When she was 18, she lived in Paris, France while working as an “au-pair” (a live-in nanny) to a French family. Since then, she has longed for an opportunity to return to Europe. So when she was presented with a chance to study abroad in Europe, she knew she had […]

The fall brings more than just the changing colours of the leaves and back to school time for many. It also brings several new holidays and reading week to look forward to. When summer comes to an end, you need something else to look forward to! Holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas or your Fall reading week […]

Dani Wray was stuck in a rut, and for the most part, she was fine with it. Until she realized she was sick of the rat race and trying to keep up with everyone around her. She needed an escape and was inspired by her relationship with God. Although Dani was afraid of many things, […]

Studying abroad is a dream for many students. If you grew up watching comedies of the lucky few who get to travel the world, meet new people, embrace new cultures, and study at the same time, spending a semester abroad has probably been on your bucket list ever since. At the same time, adapting your […]

Traveling to a new destination can be overwhelming, especially when you haven’t done much in the way of traveling before. However, it isn’t as hard and stressful as it may look. The more you travel, the easier it gets, and you’ll begin to feel more and more prepared for your adventures. To get you started […]

“So, what are you going to do now?” – asks everyone (including yourself) after graduation. You know how the post-graduation conversation goes. So, what’s the game plan for the rest of your life? Some may have their career lined up as soon as they step off the grad stage, while others can hardly wait to […]

University students are winding down into the final weeks of their second semester, which means summer break is upon us! Congratulations on completing your first, or another, semester of university – you’ve achieved an amazing milestone. Summer break is a terrific time to recharge from your normal school schedule, and it’s four months long – […]

I was 19 when I first decided to leave my home in Northern England for a lengthy amount of time. I was going on exchange, to Trent University, Ontario, Canada. 7 hours on a plane, across the colossal Atlantic, to a country I had only ever seen on TV and in photos, with temperatures I […]

Aidan loves to travel, and with a few student exchanges under his belt, he was ready to see how an exchange to Bergen, Norway would shape his undergrad, and his career. Experiencing The Scandinavian Way Aidan Tammaro Norwegian School of Economics, Bergen, Norway As a commerce student at Queen’s University, Aidan knew that with an […]