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.