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9 Sep | Pilar Filgueira | No Comments
How to: Study Abroad in Environmentally Sustainable Ways
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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23 Aug | Pilar Filgueira | No Comments
Top 10 Travel Hacks: “How Did I Not Think of This?”
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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15 Aug | Pilar Filgueira | No Comments
How to: Expertly Pack for Study Abroad
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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30 Jul | Pilar Filgueira | No Comments
Top 10 List: Things You Can Expect to Change When You Study Abroad
by Pilar Filgueira Athena Study Abroad You have probably heard that studying abroad is a life-changing experience. But what does that really mean? Here we outline ways that study abroad can change your life for the better! 1.Your taste buds. You will find yourself in the store trying to find the right ingredients, the perfect ...
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5 Jul | Pilar Filgueira | No Comments
How To: Study Abroad with an Illness or Disability
By Alayna Travaglione Alayna Travaglione, from Salem State University, studied abroad on Athena's Sorrento Program and didn't let her severe rheumatoid arthritis prevent her from going abroad. Here she shares a bit about her experience, as well as tips to help future students seize the opportunity of studying abroad. Read more about this inspirational student ...
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19 Jun | Pilar Filgueira | No Comments
Top 10: Summer Places to Study Abroad
Summer study abroad programs are a fantastic opportunity to travel, experience another culture and earn academic credit in a shorter period of time than a full semester. We present you with 10 summer study abroad destinations that you cannot miss! 1. Sorrento, Italy Sorrento’s Mediterranean summers have an average temperature range of 64-85°F. Its warm ...
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