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From massive lectures to less assignments, this blog highlights some of the key contrasts between university in the United States and in Aotearoa.

In my last essay I wrote about the bitterness of departure. In this one, I’m writing about the sweetness of it.

On both good days and bad, I had to learn how to navigate my personal life through the rocky waters of anxiety while participating in a completely new...

Studying abroad is such an exciting opportunity, however, being away from your family and friends can lead to a lot of anxiety. I wanted to take the opportunity...

How I experience and deal with homesickness while studying abroad, and why it's okay to feel homesick.

My thoughts before and after customs in New Zealand. My biggest worry was bringing my medication to another country!

For my first data dive while in Berlin, I'll be taking a look at my happiness across the first three weeks. Each day has been rated on a scale of -3 to 3...

I talk about what it's like juggling studying, packing, and saying goodbye all within the frustratingly short time frame that IES Abroad gives you in your last...

5 tips for preparing for study abroad for neurodivergent students.