Monthly Archive for: "October, 2016"

When we talk about biased language we are also discussing sexism, which is just another form of bias.  Biased language is important to understand especially when you are part of another culture [...]

Hiking is great fun for those who love nature, exercise and have a sense of adventure. When studying abroad and combining some traveling in the USA, look for great hiking trails in or around the [...]

Health and wellness in America is something that is concerning many people right across the country. America’s population is one of the most obese in the world due to fast food being available [...]

Millennial language is a rich source of new words and phrases which, as fast as they are created by this generation, are then quickly adopted by the mainstream.  Millennial language is the [...]

When traveling abroad, especially for the first time and on your own, you are able to experience the sense of personal freedom and independence which you won’t have done up until now. It will be [...]

College presents a fantastic opportunity for a whole lot of different experiences, and for TALK International students it is important to think about what is going to make your life and what you [...]

A physically active lifestyle is important to your overall health and well-being.  If you’re in a new city for a while and want to stay fit plus meet new people, what better way than to sign up [...]

“Omit needless words.”― William Strunk Jr., The Elements of Style  We have many phrases and expressions in the English language which contain needless words. What do we mean by needless words? [...]

Traveling the world is an amazing experience that not many people get to do. There are so many different things to do and see that you will never get bored in your life. For those looking to [...]

Celebrity culture is a modern day phenomenon which has emerged amid 20th century trends such as consumer culture development and urbanization. American celebrity culture was shaped profoundly by [...]