Learning Outside the Classroom

Sometimes in college, the process of getting a degree can seem plodding and ineffective. Many students passionate and eager to get started in their professions can become frustrated when they’re forced to sit in a classroom absorbing materials that don’t relate to their desired field of employment. It’s easy to view these students as slackers, but in reality they’re very...[Read more...]

When you’re in a new place, you have to be aware of your surroundings and always keep safety in mind. Choosing destinations that are on the “safer side” is encouraged, especially when you’re traveling alone and/or in a foreign country and don’t know the language or what to expect from the culture. Below are seven suggestions of safe places for...[Read more...]

Learning a new language is exciting and challenging, but it also opens up new opportunities on a global level. So why not speed up the learning process by trying a few methods to learn outside those few hours in class? Here are eight ways to advance your foreign language skills: 1. Create a Language Study Group – Learning with other people makes it more...[Read more...]

“Cassandra (pictured right) with her classmate Brianne in front of the Eiffel Towerduring a trip to Paris, France during their studies in Europe. A lifelong dreamcome true for Cassandra to not only see the Eiffel Tower, but to stand at the very top!” The funny thing about my study abroad experience in Europe is that I spent a lot of...[Read more...]

Sometimes in college, the process of getting a degree can seem plodding and ineffective. Many students passionate and eager to get started in their professions can become frustrated when they’re forced to sit in a classroom absorbing materials that don’t relate to their desired field of employment. It’s easy to view these students as slackers, but in reality, they’re very...[Read more...]