By Jeffrey Sendejar, Site Specialist Newcastle, Australia is the second oldest city in the country, but you’d never guess it from all the colorful street art, trendy neighborhood cafes, live music venues, and, of course, the world-class University of Newcastle … Continue reading Why You Should Study Abroad in Newcastle, Australia
By Brittany Clark, Site Specialist If you’ve ever watched Mama Mia or Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, then you’ve probably always dreamt of exploring Greece like the characters in the movies. While we can’t guarantee that you’ll fall in love with a local Greek like the … Continue reading Explore the Historic Towns of Greece on ISA Athens Excursions
By Sarah Warren, Program Advisor The South Korean city of Busan has a lot to offer, ranging from the pristine beaches to the bustling city atmosphere. But where else can you go while abroad on a semester or summer program … Continue reading 5 Busan Excursions You Don’t Want to Miss
By Monica Taylor, ISA Italy Site Specialist Regions of Italy Italy is a country composed of 21 unique and diverse regions. Italian culture, food, and dialects are best understood regionally, such as Tuscan, Venetian, Sicilian, etc., rather than simply “Italian.” … Continue reading Exploring Southern Italy with ISA Rome
By Tayler Gill, Former ISA Senior Site Specialist Choosing to study abroad is a big decision! At ISA, we are dedicated to helping students make the best decisions that are right for them because we know you have a lot … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Study Abroad with ISA in London
Starting with the Spring 2017 term, the semester-long programs in Paris will offer students up to three weekend excursion options, from which they can select two. The ISA Paris programs have always included an exceptional weekend excursion to Normandy and Mont … Continue reading New Semester Excursion Opportunities in Paris Starting Spring 2017
Lindsey Wineholt is an ISA Site Specialist for Spain. Lindsey works with students studying abroad in Madrid and Salamanca. Considered by many to be the quintessential study abroad location, Salamanca’s winding streets, historic Renaissance architecture, delicious tapas restaurants and welcoming locals invite newcomers to feel right at home. Don’t believe me? Well, here are 5 reasons why you should: 1. Study at the same university as Christopher Columbus – In 1486, Christopher Columbus, before discovering the Americas, spent a year at the University of Salamanca working on studies in astronomy. As an ISA student, you will take classes in the … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Spend Your Summer in Salamanca
Kayla Dummer is an ISA Site Specialist for Spain. Kayla works with students studying abroad in Santander, Sevilla and Valencia. ISA is launching an exciting new program – Education in a Multicultural Context! Students will take the Second Language Acquisition: Theory and Practice course as well as participate in an academic internship assisting in an English classroom at a local school for two hours per week. Other new education courses include: Intercultural Development for US Students Abroad Multiculturalism and Education Social Psychology Students may choose from the list of education courses as well as taking other courses at the Menéndez … Continue reading ISA Launches New Education in a Multicultural Context Program in Sevilla
Barranquilla was just named the American Capital of Culture for 2013. If that not enough of a reason to consider Colombia, how about 10 more reasons why ISA’s newest program location is a superb destination for study abroad? 1. Amazing ecological diversity – Colombia features an incredibly diverse ecosystem and dynamic topography. In fact, Conservation International named Colombia one of 17 “megadiverse” countries in the world. 2. Colombia is affordable – It is one of the most affordable destinations in South America. Your dollar will go far here. 3. Carnaval de Barranquilla – The gathering is one of the largest … Continue reading Colombia: Barranquilla Named American Capital of Culture for 2013
It’s a cultural melting pot: Being such a major cosmopolitan city with Spanish flair, Barcelona attracts travelers from all over Europe, many who fell in love with the city and quickly made it their home! For that reason, Barcelona reflects a little bit of several different cultures within Europe. You can visit “Creps Barcelona” for your morning French crepes fix, and stop by “The British Market” in the afternoon for a cup of tea and a biscuit or two. Feel like catching your favorite German soccer team? “Don Bratwarst” features just about every game in any league, and the fans … Continue reading Barcelona: Celebrating the Crossroads of Europe
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