Understanding of gender identity and sexuality varies widely in cultures across the globe. If you’re an LGBTQ+ student thinking about going abroad, here are a few things to consider: Yes, it is very possible to feel safe and supported and have a GREAT time studying abroad. LGBTQ+ students face a unique set of challenges when […]
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If you’re a student of color at UMaine, you might be surprised to know that you might have some strengths that will give you an advantage while abroad. Skills that you already use while in the United States can serve you while navigating another culture, such as: Adaptation Resilience Knowing how to navigate between two […]
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Hello! My name is Kelly Pellegrino and I am a nursing major in my junior year of school. For about a month in the summer of 2022, I had the incredible opportunity to study abroad in Seoul, South Korea. With a very busy and difficult curriculum, many nursing students don’t think that it’s possible to […]
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We’ve all heard it before. Studying abroad is expensive. “There’s no way I can afford to live abroad.” “The costs for staying in another country are too extreme.” Well, have you ever sat down and really calculated those costs? Let’s get down to budgeting, shall we?
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Many people dream about traveling to a foreign country. They imagine lounging on a beach in Greece, surfing some waves in Australia, touring the temples in Japan or hiking in the forests of Costa Rica. Unfortunately, many of these dreams are left unrealized due to costs, bad timing, or individual anxieties and stresses in a […]
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