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by Dr. Dane Claussen Athena Study Abroad Dublin, and Ireland as a whole, generally always have been top destinations for Americans for study abroad, tourism, business investment, and more. Here, we suggest 10 can't-miss destinations (beyond Guinness!) for students studying abroad in Ireland. 1. EPIC: The Irish Immigration Museum was named Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction at ...
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Although mainly an American holiday, almost every country has some form of celebration in one way or another to remember or connect with the souls, spirits, or hollows of those who have passed. Halloween’s origins apparently date from the ancient pagan Celtic festival of Samhain, which later was adopted by Christians who then spread it ...
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by Dr. Dane Claussen Athena Study Abroad Whether you are planning to study abroad in Cusco, Peru, are a returned alum looking to relive your life-changing magic moments, or anything in between, we offer you this top 10 list of just a few of the can't-miss experiences in and around Cusco! 1. Machu Picchu. OK, ...
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Athena Study Abroad is a founding member in the Global Learning Collective, the “We Care Commitment” of which includes “Sustainable Education Travel.” All Collective partners have implemented various environmentally sustainable practices. One of them, EDU Africa, focuses on the worldwide problem of plastic, and on its website, asks that travelers make the “plastic pledge”—that is, …
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Back in May, BuzzFeed.com posted “19 Travel Hacks That’ll Make You Go, ‘How Did I Not Think of This?” Here are Athena’s Top 10 from that list for students studying abroad: 1.Store your small electronics in koozies to prevent tangling and make them easier to find in your suitcase or carry-on. 2. Got some stubborn ...
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Determining what you need from what you want. Fitting everything into the right-size bag. Making sure you can lift said bag on your own….Packing correctly can be an art form. Athena Study Abroad has dozens of ideas about what to pack, what not to pack, and how to pack in its pre-departure resources on its ...
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