More Advice on What to Pack for Study Abroad

Several students have given some very good advice about what to pack and what to not pack for your study abroad trip. Here is some excellent advice.

Jewelry: To Pack or Not to Pack?

Should you take jewelry with you on a study abroad trip? Here is one perspective on jewelry and study abroad.

What Did You Eat While Studying Abroad?

New and different foods? You betcha! See what some recent travelers to Europe consumed during a five-week study abroad experience.

In Their Own Words, Part II: NDSU Students Speak about Study Abroad

This is the second part of a series of interviews with NDSU College of Business students who have studied abroad. A study abroad program is a life changing experience, as the two students below indicate. View the first part of this series.

In Their Own Words, Part I: NDSU Students Speak about Study Abroad

How does study abroad affect students? Hear, in their own words, the experiences of two NDSU study abroad travelers. Plus, see their great video.

Student Experiences with Packing

I am on record as recommending that study abroad students should pack lightly. Always. But sometimes, it is hard to do. Read about the regrets of one traveler who packed too many things. She offers some good advice about packing.

Seeing the Ocean for the First Time

What happened on your study abroad trip? For some of us in the Midwest, seeing the ocean for the first time was a big deal. Read all about one student's experience in Ireland on seeing the Atlantic Ocean for the first time.

Fashion for the Study Abroad Traveler

Here is a great article about how to dress fashionably when you are traveling on a study abroad program.

It's amazing how fashionably you can dress with a little planning and forethought.

Wearable Luggage

Did you forget to pack light? Do you have too much weight in your luggage? Fear not, intrepid souls: wearable luggage is here.

Say what? It's a bird, it's a suit case, it's a... jacket? A frequent traveler and inventer got around the excess baggage fees charged by so many airlines by creating a bag that doubles as a jacket, so you can wear your luggage if your bags are overweight. Here is a story about the invention, plus the website where you can order it. And see the video below for a fashion demonstration (Ali, I am thinking of you!).

Now that is thinking like a marketer!

Space an Issue? Use Space Saving Bags

Not enough room in your suitcase? Try using space saving bags. You can get more in your suitcase. However, be warned: it may cause your bags to weigh too much!

Three Beautiful Places to Visit

Stunning views? Storybook settings? Natural wonders? It's all there, in Europe. Read more about it here.

Where's Thundar, Part II

Where has Thundar, the traveling Bison, been to lately? How about Alsace, France? Check out his latest adventures.

Articles of Interest: Suitcases, Body Language, Tips for First Time Travelers

Here is a good article with tips about packing and the size of your suitcase when studying abroad. As we have advised before, pack lightly!

Are you a first time study abroad traveler? Here are 10 tips to make your journey more enjoyable.

Confused by body language? Check out this article on Body Language Etiquette.

Images From Antwerp, Belgium

For some great photos of Antwerp, see this study abroad blog entry. There are more photos like the one below.

What Did You Do on Your Study Abroad Trip?

Students do a lot of different things while studying abroad, including bungie jumping in Stockhorn, Switzerland. Read this amazing account of a bungee jumping experience, along with several extraordinary photos, including the one below.

Group Photos from Fall 2011 in Europe

Here are photos from the Fall 2011 trip to Europe with the NDSU College of Business. Enjoy!

Where's Thundar?

Here's a new take on "Where's Waldo?" But one specifically related to the NDSU fall 2011 trip to Europe. I love the photo.



Employers Value International Study Experiences

Six out of ten employers world-wide value an international study experience, according to the largest survery ever on the topic (read a summary or view the full report). Linguistic ability was highly prized, especially the ability to communicate in English, but inter-cultural communication was a very important factor, regardless of the language of the study abroad experience.

This is in line with previous research on the value of the study abroad experience. The article also breaks down the value of study abroad by country and by industry.