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Tourism and Traveling Tips studying abroad

Tourism and Traveling Tips Studying Abroad Throughout the 16 days of the trip, I gained a whole new perspective of the world that we live in. Being able to spend a...

study abroad experience

Different Ways of Life inside Europe’s Top Company Visits: My Experience with IBS Study AbroadDifferent Ways of Life Thanks to IBS I got to visit a lot of...

The minute that you hear anyone talking about going abroad, it’s human instinct to immediately see dollar signs racking up in your head. How is any college student on...

How I Found Financial Resources Once I was all signed up for the Winter One program with IBS I felt huge relief and excitement because I was on my way to fulfilling...

“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” -Gustav Flaubert If you’ve ever had an interest in traveling to a foreign country...

When in Europe, I began to notice many little differences between American culture and European culture. A lot of the differences are everyday things that we would not...

Versailles: We took a train to Versailles. We left early in the morning since the line could potentially get long later in the day. When we got there the line was...

Free time recommendations Aside from the business seminars that would mostly occur in the mornings, you have a lot of free time to explore these beautiful countries....

study abroad in groups

Why its smarter to study abroad in groups When I first thought about coming to China to experience the culture and people a few years ago, I was not sure when that...

Business Horizons

The International Business Seminars Summer MBA Program helped expand my business horizons and open myself up for new personal and professional...

My first time being out of the country I had never traveled outside of the United States prior to my IBS Summer Europe trip. This would be my first time! I knew I...

A Dream Come True I got to visit some amazing places through the Summer Europe Program offered by IBS! I’m going to breakdown a little more about each of the...

Why I valued and invested in the IBS program before attending and why I valued my experience after Since I was a senior in high school, I knew I wanted to study...

Before I heard about International Business Seminars I had a goal to see and visit several different countries, one country that was not on my list to visit was China. I...

My international business experience helped me come up with potential solutions in my own business community I accomplished some of my goals and grew personally and...

Learning from top executives and successful expatriates while abroad gave me insights into Asian business culture that I would not have been able to discern as an...

Making the Jump! How does someone even begin to decide if they want to take the time to make an effort to travel across the world in hopes of learning something new...

Bring a Portable Phone Charger Some of the mistakes that I made while abroad involve technology. First, it was a big mistake not bringing some sort of portable...

A Once in A Lifetime Opportunity by Marlee King I had just returned home from my first time studying abroad when the travel bug hit me. I started searching through my...

The Chance to Study Abroad As I left for my freshman year of college, everyone told me to enjoy my time and not to take the experience for granted. I had plans to do...

So Many Experiences in So Little Time! One of the most exhilarating things about traveling to new places for me was knowing all of the exciting new activities and...

My IBS Summer Europe program in 2018 was not only my first time to Europe; it was my first time anywhere outside the United States. Naturally, I was quite worried. I was...

Culture Galore! Reflecting on my SE Asia study abroad trip this past winter, I still cannot believe how lucky I am to have been so immersed in the culture of both...

A Whole New World outside the USA I have always considered myself a well-traveled person. I’ve been to Europe a few times, traveled to the Caribbean, Mexico, and...

study abroad in italy with glo

Volare in cielo o paradiso Hands down one of my favorite countries we went to while studying abroad in Europe was Italy. There are many reasons why but I would say my...

Before traveling to Europe, the only major concern that a lot of us had was what exactly we were supposed to wear and how many articles of clothing we should bring....

My experience with IBS was completely worthwhile. Not only did travel help me grow on a personal level, but it also gave me job experience and insights that will be...

Many say that after you return home from a trip, you are different or have a different perspective on life. Studying abroad either for a short period of time or a...

Yes, International Business Seminars is studying abroad. No, you don’t have to visit a classroom, and although the business visits are required they feel less like a...

Keolis Transportation Keolis Transportation was a very compelling presentation. I noticed as soon as I walked in that the architecture of the building was so...

Life after Studying Abroad

Life after Studying Abroad Going to Europe with International Business Seminars this past summer gave me the opportunity to meet and make memories with different...

Out of the fantastic six countries I visited on my time abroad, I can say that Innsbruck, Austria won the title of my favorite. The city of Innsbruck dates to the...

While on our short-term study abroad trip we stopped in Innsbruck Austria to take in the sights and visit some big companies. One of these companies we visited was...

My seminar in Europe this summer was definitely worth every penny I paid for it. This was the first time I had ever been out of the country whatsoever, much fewer places...

Going abroad can be one of the scariest adventures you will ever take. Being in a foreign place that doesn’t speak your native tongue and doesn’t follow similar...

My experiences with International Business Seminars (IBS) have not only improved my personal growth but have also helped me grow professionally. My trips abroad have...

During our three weeks studying abroad in Europe, we saw a lot of fascinating businesses, but we also got to see other iconic sites. In the United States, I have seen...

Prior to studying abroad with International Business Seminars, many people asked me “What country are you looking forward to the most?” My answer was always, without...

Before I had even finished the application for my IBS seminar, I knew one thing for certain: I was going to blend in while abroad. I was going to Europe, and so I wanted...

Studying abroad has always been something that I admired, and knew growing up that I wanted to participate in. However, until coming to Montana State University, I never...

Pack a suitcase with extra room When going on a study abroad trip for about a month, you want to bring your whole closet and everything you own, but DON’T! For...

Who doesn’t like to have a fun time while learning!? The company I enjoyed learning from the most was BMW. BMW gave us the chance to learn how the company started and...

Experience Four Countries in 16 Days My favorite part of my seminar was being able to travel to multiple different countries in such a short amount of time. For most...

Top 5 Things to Pack for an International Trip During my study abroad trip, I learned that these were some of the most important items that either I or other people...

Pre-Flight Checklist For Studying Abroad Trip If you’re anything like me and have never been on a long flight before, you probably aren’t sure what to expect!...

The Ever-Intimidating Study Abroad Packing List It’s been a few years since I went abroad with International Business Seminars, but I’m happy to say that I have...

Study Abroad Food Around the World Coming from and constantly celebrating Italian heritage, I was thrilled when our coach bus pulled up outside of our hotel in...

Top 5 Things To Do In London! 1. Champagne in the London Eye. Champagne in the London Eye is a must when traveling in London. When you buy this ticket you receive...

How I Met My Best Friend Through Study Abroad I partook in the Summer 2018 Europe seminar through International Business Seminars. This trip, in only a few words, has...

I often hear Americans who have just returned from Europe that “Everyone speaks English! There is no point to learning foreign languages!” I could not disagree more...