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Bridging Cultures & Combating Culture Shock in New Zealand

October 1, 2018 isatoday

By Kaitlyn Webster, Marketing Associate No matter how excited you are to go abroad, traveling to a foreign country can be overwhelming. ISA helps make your transition abroad as smooth as possible by offering a comprehensive on-site orientation before you begin … Continue reading Bridging Cultures & Combating Culture Shock in New Zealand

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ISA Student hiking in Cusco, Peru.

Best of Latin America – Sports & Recreation

July 27, 2018July 26, 2018 isatoday

By Madeline Townsend, Program Manager and Alan Thompson, Site Specialist It can be difficult to find a routine while abroad and maintain your lifestyle, especially while adjusting to your new surroundings. Exercise, sports, and recreation typically play an important role … Continue reading Best of Latin America – Sports & Recreation

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9 Essential Things to do in Madrid

July 24, 2018July 25, 2018 isatoday

As the largest city in Spain, Madrid is truly the heart of the country, geographically and culturally. While it’s a very modern and vibrant metropolis, the past is alive everywhere you look in the Spanish capital, from parks and museums … Continue reading 9 Essential Things to do in Madrid

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2018 Summer Music Festivals in Europe Near ISA Study Abroad Cities

July 9, 2018 isatoday

By Kaitlyn Webster, Marketing Associate Your summer abroad wouldn’t be complete without checking out a local summer music festival! Imagine seeing your favorite bands perform in an ISA Study Abroad location. Just think of the photos you could post and … Continue reading 2018 Summer Music Festivals in Europe Near ISA Study Abroad Cities

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6 National and Independence Days You Won’t Want to Miss

July 3, 2018July 3, 2018 isatoday

By Kaitlyn Webster, Marketing Associate On the 4th of July, Americans celebrate their freedom and their country with BBQ’s, parades, and parties. Flags are waved and hot dogs are eaten, all leading up to the requisite fireworks show, happening in … Continue reading 6 National and Independence Days You Won’t Want to Miss

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Essential Italian Food Etiquette

May 1, 2018May 4, 2018 isatoday

By Ben Chinisci, ISA Italy Site Specialist Italian food is arguably the most comforting, popular, and ubiquitous cuisine in the world.  There are some critical nuances to eating in Italy that you should know when you go abroad!  This basic … Continue reading Essential Italian Food Etiquette

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The Benefits of Studying Abroad with a Host Family in Berlin

April 19, 2018 isatoday

By Sophie Boddorff, ISA Program Advisor During my year abroad, I studied in two separate ISA program locations – Wellington, New Zealand and Berlin, Germany—and one of the factors that made both experiences so memorable was my contrasting housing situation. … Continue reading The Benefits of Studying Abroad with a Host Family in Berlin

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My Favorite Coffee & Ice Cream Spots in Prague, Czech Republic

April 5, 2018 isatoday

By Megan Schwartz, ISA Prague Site Specialist Two of my favorite things about a city’s culture (and about life in general) are coffee and desserts. So naturally, when I visited Prague I was on a constant search for two things: Caffeine Sugar With the … Continue reading My Favorite Coffee & Ice Cream Spots in Prague, Czech Republic

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Say “Xin Chào” to Vietnam

April 4, 2018 isatoday

By Sarah Warren, ISA Program Advisor If asked what you know about Vietnam, what would you say? You might be surprised at how dynamic Vietnam is in the modern day. ISA has a new program in the fast-paced and developing … Continue reading Say “Xin Chào” to Vietnam

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5 Big Reasons to Study Abroad in Busan, South Korea

March 14, 2018 isatoday

By Sarah Warren, ISA Program Advisor Picking a program can be difficult, and everyone who thinks of South Korea usually thinks of the city of Seoul first. But ISA offers a new program in the southern coastal city of Busan, … Continue reading 5 Big Reasons to Study Abroad in Busan, South Korea

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Free Things to do on a Sunday in Melbourne, Australia

March 6, 2018 isatoday

By Emily Cooper, ISA Australia Program Manager Have Monday classes got you feeling some sort of way on Sunday? Well, get out of the house and explore Melbourne with free (or extremely cheap) activities that are a great way to … Continue reading Free Things to do on a Sunday in Melbourne, Australia

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5 of My Favorite Ho Chi Minh City Experiences

March 1, 2018March 7, 2018 isatoday

By Megan Schwartz, ISA Vietnam Site Specialist 1.) The Cu Chi Tunnels A short bus ride outside of Ho Chi Minh City lie the Cu Chi Tunnels. This immense underground network of tunnels served as one of the Viet Cong’s … Continue reading 5 of My Favorite Ho Chi Minh City Experiences

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