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Packing for Spring Break

For many college students across the country, spring break is looming ever nearer, or has already, well,  sprung. While most people only have thoughts of relaxing away from the stresses of college...

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Insurance for College Spring Break

College spring break is a week for fun, sun and feeling carefree. However, life does come with risks, as does traveling. Insurance can help mitigate those risks, but with so many different kinds, what...

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Summer Travel Insurance Tips

Summer break fortunately often comes with vacations. Whether you’re road tripping to the west coast, studying abroad in Spain, or enjoying the beaches of Southeast Asia, travel insurance can help make...

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Pros and Cons to Having a Car on Campus

  Now that the new school year is here, you may still be deciding if having your car on campus is worth it or not. On the one hand, it’s nice to be able to go wherever you want, but on the other hand,...

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Fire Safety Tips for Students Studying Abroad

Studying abroad is a very exciting time for most students, and more and more college students are taking advantage of this opportunity. In 2012, approximately 280,000 US students studied abroad...

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Spring Break Safety Tips

  It’s that time of year again—time to pack up and get pumped for your upcoming spring break. Throw textbooks and worries to the wind as you enjoy your much-needed break from hectic college life. While...

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5 Things You MUST Do Before Winter Break

Finals, the holidays, packing for break – you’ve got a lot on your mind and a lot to do (and probably not that much sleep!), no doubt. However, before you head home for winter break from college, there...

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The Skinny on Spring Break!

Whether you’re one of the lucky students on Spring Break this week or next – or already dreaming of your break for next year, check out our board on Pinterest! We’ve got packing tips, safety tips,...

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10 Online Tools You Should Use While Studying Abroad

Starting out in a new country and culture is never easy. Especially when you don’t speak the language of the people around you. But don’t worry,  nowadays there are many tools at your fingertips to...

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8 Risks Students Should Consider Before Heading Back to College

College is a unique life-stage, and, likewise, it presents some unique risks you and your family may not have considered before. Don’t be a statistic – understanding the risks of college life can help...

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Spring Break: Important Safety Tips

  It’s that time of year again—time to pack up and get pumped for your upcoming spring break. Throw textbooks and worries to the wind as you enjoy your much-needed break from hectic college life. While...

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Traveling Abroad This Summer?

Studying abroad can be a fun and enjoyable experience for students.  It’s the chance to broaden your horizon and experience how living in another country compares to the United States. In all of the...

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The Most Common Myths about Studying Abroad

What’s your biggest motivation for studying abroad? Of course, you want to get a high-quality education, but be honest: is that the only thing? If you’re like most other students, you want your studies...

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How to Travel Around Europe on a Budget

European countries have a myriad of magnificent, breathtaking places. Especially in spring when nature wakes up, many European cities are perceived differently, as they acquire a special and unique...

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How to Stop Making Excuses and Start Traveling Already

Traveling opens the door to achieving new opportunities and discovering new dreams. Getting to see countries, continents, jumping on cruises, and seeing other places can allow for you to gain a new...

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Pros and Cons of Having a Car on Campus

When you arrive on campus there are many difficult decisions to make. One decision that many students grapple with is whether or not to bring their car to school. There are many factors to consider...

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Getting The Most Out of Life by Planning for Graduation

College is a liberating time in a person’s life. The time right before graduation is a last chance to get some fun in. It’s an opportunity to grow with the full freedom of both time and youth and to...

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4 Summer Activities to Help You Recharge

As a college student, you have undergone through stressful situations for the last several months dealing with assignments, term papers, thesis, and research papers. The increased academic work,...

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5 Perfect College Break Destinations

Feeling weighed down by the stress of college life? A memorable vacation may be just what you need to take a break from the books and clear your mind. Whether you’re looking to relax on the beach or...

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6 Smart Packing Tips if You’re Going to Study Abroad

Were you given the opportunity to study abroad? If so, you are probably counting down the days until you leave. Which now brings us to the question: What will you bring?  Trying to stuff all the...

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