Two 80+ year old women are in the news for traveling around the world “in 80 days”, as if anyone can do this. Reality check: They are both highly experienced global travelers before setting out on this trip. One has been to 107 countries and the other had lectured in numerous countries throughout the world.
Continue readingYet another example of why you should travel when young
Travel, study abroad, work abroad – do it when you are young and stop saving for a future that may never come: James’ decision to go on a solo journey…
Continue readingCourt rules in favor of work visas for spouses of H-1B workers
The U.S. grants H-1b visas to employers, to hire temporary workers from other countries. 70% of these visas go to high tech companies. The number of visas granted has varied,…
Continue readingNice travel story: “Two strangers shared a hotel room. They became best friends for life”
This story sounds a lot like the Netflix Norwegian-language produced series “A Storm for Christmas!” (filmed at the Oslo airport): When their flights were canceled thanks to a snowstorm, strangers…
Continue readingMillennials traveling more than Baby Boomers
Millennials are defined as those born from 1981 to 1996. They travel more than the “baby boom” generation Views travel as a basic right, not a privilege. Travel experiences define…
Continue readingInternational Experience Examples
During the past year, I discovered that nearly 100% of those who have accomplished something sufficient to be quoted in the news, have an international experience background.
Continue readingWhat percent of countries’ citizens have a passport?
For many countries, it is common for 70% or more of residents to have a current passport. In the U.S., only about half have a current passport.
Continue readingStudy abroad: Why do so few males study abroad?
But one group of students is underrepresented in the surge of undergraduates going overseas: men. In 2016–17, women accounted for more than two-thirds of American students studying abroad, a proportion…
Continue readingStudy Abroad: A student who knows the right way to study abroad
Being in a country where I didn’t speak the language felt like a pop quiz everyday but everyday living experiences in foreign countries were the best teachers I could ever…
Continue reading“I’m an NYU Student Who Hated My Study-Abroad Semester in Florence”
Confirming that the purpose of social media and media is to make a fool of oneself, an entitled arrogant self-centered, narcissistic self-promoting global elitist twit studying international relations says studying abroad was a waste and she hated the people of Italy. Wow. This is How Not To Study Abroad.
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