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More questions every first-time study abroad student has
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Hooray, you arrived at your destination! We hope that everything went smoothly and your new home away from home is as awesome as you imagined it would...

10 things you should pack this summer
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If there’s one thing that’s more important than spending time abroad this summer, it’s looking good while you’re doing it. We turned to our wonderful ...

EF Hosts: Russell and Shemane’s story
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Every year, thousands of EF Hosts open their homes to students from around the world. Meet Russell and Shemane from San Diego who hosted two 14-year-o...

My study abroad: Salah – London
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“I am a qualified lawyer and as an Arabic native speaker, I am here in EF in order to prepare for my IELTS exam.”“At EF, we are preparing our reading,...

6 reasons to share your home with an international student
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When it comes to sharing, many of us share our lives with our friends, our families, and our neighbors. We enjoy sharing our experiences as we gain ha...

Why a summer abroad is the best idea ever
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Dreaming of summer? Yeah, us too. Those long, sunny days and the huge break from class… Sigh. It can’t come soon enough.We’ll be packing our passports...

My study abroad: Miriam – Somerset
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“We had everything we wanted there. We had a mall, a theme park, a water park, a beach. We also visited some places like Cardiff. It was a great exper...

Dropped out of uni, now what? 10 things to do to rebound
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You were all ready to be university’s boss. Things started out well – but then, the unthinkable happened and now you’re back at square one. Whether yo...

How to be new in a new city
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The idea of moving abroad and starting life in a new city might be daunting, but it’s also a super exciting opportunity to learn, explore, and arm you...

8 reasons to travel to Australia before you turn 30
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We all dream of heading Down Under for an extended period of time to explore everything Australia has to offer. But we’re also pretty good at finding ...

12 tips on how to live with a host family
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Studying abroad is full of adventures – everything is different and exciting, including your new (homestay) family. All of a sudden, you share everyth...

11 best cities for your post-graduation trip
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Congratulations, all that studying and paper-writing is over! With graduation come not only more sleep and less cafeteria food, but also an open door ...