It’s easy to see that the best way to explore a place is if you know the language and communicate with people there. However, language learning can be a tricky task, especially for those who have never learned one before. When living in Brazil, I had one month to learn Portuguese before taking my study …
I remember scrolling through Facebook last year and seeing photos of my older cousin’s bachelor party in Las Vegas. Between awesome bars, shows, and food, he looked like he had a blast there with some of his best friends and family members. He’s not the only one who chose Las Vegas as his bachelor party …
“Well,” I thought to myself, “here goes nothing.” In my mind, I pictured sparkling lights, clinking glasses, and hordes of tourists from around the world dressed in flashy nightlife attire. Having just turned 21, the world of Las Vegas finally became accessible to me. When I heard about this opportunity to join Travel Nevada for …
Fourteen students and two weeks in rural Central America- just a year ago, it all seemed so daunting. When I decided to lead a group of students on a service-learning trip to Guatemala during my sophomore year of college, I didn’t realize just how difficult it would be. After doing this two summers in a …
What do you think of when you hear Brazil? Sparkling, sandy beaches and giant rock formations might come to mind, or an image of the giant Christ statue towering over the city of Rio de Janeiro. Maybe you think of women (and men) in tiny swimsuits and the grandiose costumes of Carnaval. Perhaps you’re thinking …
I spend a lot of time at school convincing my friends and peers to study abroad. Truthfully, I think it is an experience that too many people pass up during their college years and one that’s nearly impossible to recreate once you’ve received your diploma. Every year, I hear alumni woefully proclaim, “I wish I’d …
(This is part one of Life-Travel Balance week. Check back for more tips all week long.) Growing up has caused me to come to terms with the fact that there aren’t enough hours in the day. Usually around 1 or 2 AM you’ll find me sitting in my dorm room bed, energy drink in hand, …
