Debt is everywhere. It led to the financial crisis in 2008, and ironically, it has been the solution to our economic recovery (or so it seems)… Student debt went from $0.65 trillion in 2009 to $1.4 trillion in 2019. State and local government debt grew from $2.4 trillion in 2009 to $5.2 trillion in 2019. U.S. national debt went from…
You don’t have to break the bank to study abroad. In some cases, studying abroad in another country is cheaper than staying on your home campus, and you can use your financial aid. There is usually the case in countries where the cost of living is low, like Ecuador, Mexico, Costa Rica, Philippines, Thailand, and China. In some other countries…
I have an obsession for beautiful islands. Recently, I visited Sardinia for the first time. If you’re not familiar with this place, it’s the second largest island in the Mediterranean, part of Italy, about the size of Vermont. It’s a Blue Zone, and I’m interested in learning more about life as it relates to human longevity. Not only is Sardinia…
You have successfully obtained both your visa and acceptance into a Canadian education program and you’re officially moving to Canada! Exciting times are ahead of you and most of the hard work has already been done, but it is important that you fully prepare yourself for the journey ahead. There will be a definite culture shock, a time when you…
When preparing for studying abroad one thing you’re often told about is culture shock. Especially if you’ll be studying in a country that doesn’t speak your native language! What no one ever thinks to prepare you for is reverse culture shock. According to the U.S. Department of State website, reverse culture shock is “Many of the same events and circumstances…
When it comes to housing abroad there’s often several options- homestays, off-campus flats and apartments, and on-campus housing are perhaps the most common. Each serves its purpose depending on the location, the culture, and the student’s housing budget. Most students are familiar with on-campus housing, either having gone through it themselves or having friends who live on campus. However, the…