Culture shock is a term used to describe the stages of the transition process experienced when you arrive in a new country for the first time. Cultural adaptation is the final stage of culture [...]

What should you know before you go to the United Stated to learn English? Research your destination before you go is an important piece of advice for international students. Researching to find [...]

Once you arrive in the USA, you may experience what many international students and newcomers to the country experience – culture shock. Although this promises to be one of the most [...]

In our blog about the importance of mental preparedness to lessen the effects of  culture shock, we offer some fundamental tools that you can use to help you adapt to your new life studying [...]

Wherever you are going to study abroad, it’s important to know that you’ll experience some discomfort and this is why it’s important you know how to deal with culture shock.  Culture shock is a [...]

When you pack for your study abroad trip, don’t forget to include miscellaneous items such as few coat hangers, or travel accessories you might need – a sleep-sack, a travel water bottle or items [...]

When you pack for your study abroad trip, put your toiletries in a plastic bag at the top of your checked suitcase. To save room in your suitcase, buy standard toiletry items such as shampoo, [...]

Your ESL study in the US helped you improve your English language skills, and gave you a meaningful cultural experience.  When you return to your home country from your time away as a study [...]

When you pack for your study abroad trip, put your toiletries in a plastic bag at the top of your checked suitcase. To save room in your suitcase, buy standard toiletry items such as shampoo, [...]

Before we talk about a study abroad packing list for male students, whatever the gender, the golden rule is to travel light.  List everything you think you will need in your host country. Then, [...]