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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...
WeChat, a Chinese social media platform, is one of the most popular chat apps in the world. With more than 650 million daily users, the app has become one of the most...
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...
Best Streetfood You Can't Miss in Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is the largest city by population in Vietnam and is the arts and cultural...
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...
One of my absolute favorite days while studying abroad was our free day in Paris. Paris is FULL of hustle and bustle. Think crazy New York streets filled with shoppers...
Austrian Adrenaline One part of this trip I really enjoyed was the mix of free days and busy days. One of the most memorable free days I had was the early morning...
My Summer Abroad in Europe I chose to attend the Summer Europe trip with International Business Seminars because I was searching for a program that was not too long,...
It was my first month as an accounting transfer student. I was attending a new college and living in a new apartment in a new city when I was thrown into my first...
Molly is from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and is completing her senior year in marketing and finance. She has gained an appreciation for other cultures and...
Kendall is from Pensacola, Florida and she’s currently a student at the University of Mississippi. Kendall is an Integrated Marketing Communications major with...
As my last blog post, I have chosen to write about life after IBS. While the trip was nothing short of incredible, the experiences will last a lifetime and continue to...
Transportation Options in China Buying tickets at train stations can be difficult for foreigners who cannot speak Chinese. I come from the LA area and our mode of...
What to Expect During The Dragon Boat Festival The Dragon Boat Festival is a three-day holiday in China that fell on our time being there. Everyone from all over the...
Goals Accomplished Through IBS Going into the IBS Summer China Seminar I had goals. I wanted to grow as a businesswoman, I wanted to feed my mind as much knowledge as...
Barcelona is a beautiful city full of excitement around every corner. It was founded as a Roman city in the Middle Ages and has yet to stop growing since its birth. This...
Traveling to China - What to Expect So, you’ve decided to go to China for your study abroad trip. Now that you’ve made the decision, it’s time to start doing...
Munich was a beautiful city and one of my favorites that we visited. There were so many old buildings and architecture to admire. We stayed in a hotel that was very...
Best Destinations in China Best DestinationsThere are so many amazing places to visit in China and it can feel a little overwhelming deciding what you want to do with...
1. Watch the Eiffel Tower Sparkle Seeing the Eiffel Tower is on many people’s bucket lists. You know what would be even better than just seeing the Eiffel Tower?...
Lausanne, Switzerland was by far the most naturesque country. There were mountains and trees surrounding us at every point. The town was super cute too. The buildings...
Food is culture When we had the first meeting we were asked by our supervisors what we are most exited about in this trip. I think half of the people in the group...
Company Visit: Swarovski and Crystal World Out of all the company visits I was definitely the most excited to visit Swarovski Crystals while in Innsbruck, Austria. So...
Share experiences One of my main goals for this journey has been to get to know new people. In my semester abroad at UNCW I learned that meeting new people can also...
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