• Do’s and Don’ts of Studying Abroad

    Do’s and Don’ts of Studying Abroad

    I spent the spring semester of my junior year abroad, like 75% of the undergraduate community, receiving college credit to essentially—mess around. The four months I spend in Europe were the most amazing times and adventures of my life, I’d do it again in a heartbeat. But I can’t say that I wouldn’t do somethings differently, looking back on my time there. Here’s my list of things to try and things to avoid, so that the CollegeCandy reader can have the best time.

  • Tuffy Luv Calls Long Distance

    Tuffy Luv Calls Long Distance

    Dear Tuffy Luv, My boyfriend has recently gone on a study abroad trip for the rest of the summer. He’s only been gone a week, and already I’ve noticed how drastically our relationship has changed. For the first half of the summer, he always called many times a day and we visited each other every few weeks because we live in different states. But now that he’s overseas, between the time difference and his busy schedule, there is no time for me!

  • Friends That Go the Distance… Literally

    Friends That Go the Distance… Literally

    It goes without saying that there is an enormous difference between being two doors down from someone and 2,000 miles apart. As junior and senior year of college approach, destinations like Italy and France begin whispering into the ears of undergrads, luring them into the idea of studying abroad.

  • Going Abroad? Tips for Traveling Through Europe

    Going Abroad? Tips for Traveling Through Europe

    Spending the summer abroad can be a lot of fun, but being abroad for awhile can start to take its toll on you when traveling around a foreign country. While I had the best time studying at Kingston University in London this summer, I also broadened my cultural horizons and learned a few things about traveling and surviving in a foreign country.

  • Duke It Out: Study Abroad

    Duke It Out: Study Abroad

    The time has come once again to start picking classes for spring semester (really? didn’t we just do this?) and my mind turns to places that won’t be covered in grey slush come January. Places with warm, sunny vistas and boys with sexy accents. In other words, places abroad.

  • A Lesson for Those Studying Abroad

    A Lesson for Those Studying Abroad

    Let’s just hope you never have to know how to say this one. Although, from our experiences…