A healthy sleep schedule is essential for any student to succeed, and yet university life makes this difficult with its constant bombardment of social and academic pressures. These pressures can be even further compounded for an international student abroad; the foreign culture and environment you have entered combine to make even more distractions as you […]
Health & Safety Abroad Category
Blog posts that deal with all matters of health and safety for international travelers and students.
Top 5 Tips for a Safe Spring Break
March 7th, 2014 by Bryanna DavisSpring break is a time to sit back, relax and leave the stress of school behind for a few days. Many international students choose to take advantage of this break by taking a vacation to either another state (perhaps through a road trip) or to a new, neighboring country. While spring break is a time […]
The Best Healthy Snacks When Traveling
February 17th, 2014 by Bryanna DavisTraveling can expose you to new cultures and ways of life around the world, but it can also expose you to bad eating habits. While traveling, students are often on a budget and schedule- this means that grabbing something quick is a common way of life. This habit is fine, as long as what you […]
Cheap Ways to Keep Fit in 2014
February 7th, 2014 by Ross MasonIf you are looking for ways to keep your New Year Resolution, or just looking for new ways to keep fit then our list of cheap ways to keep fit in 2014 should be right up your alley. We all know that gym memberships and other fitness tools can add up in cost, but there […]
Friday the 13th – International Superstitious Dates
December 13th, 2013 by Jennifer FrankelEvery US child knows to be careful of Friday the 13th. Ever since the 19th century, Friday the 13th has been a source of superstition. Several theories have been proposed concerning the origin of the Friday the 13th superstition, including the theory that it combines two already existing superstitions: that 13 is an unlucky number […]
Homesick? Here are 5 Ways to Overcome It
December 6th, 2013 by Jennifer FrankelWhile studying abroad can seem exciting at first, you may realize soon after your arrival that you are distressed and sad about leaving home. After all, everything normal and routine is gone. Your family and friends are far away. And you may find yourself having a more difficult adjustment than you expected. Here are 5 […]
Before You Study Abroad Don’t Forget To…
October 25th, 2013 by Bryanna DavisThe trip that you’ve been dreaming of for years is finally here – not just a week cruise or weekend road trip, but a whole semester or year of cultural exploration! It’s time to study abroad, but before you do, don’t forget the following: Know where you are going It may seem obvious, but with […]
5 Tips to Getting a Better Night’s Sleep
September 25th, 2013 by Jennifer FrankelHow well you sleep at night can greatly affect how you feel during your waking hours. If you feel sluggish or moody during the day, it could well be because you are not getting a good enough sleep at night. Many times, the secret to improving your sleeping habits can be found in your daily […]
