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Free Time Experiences During a Study Abroad Program I want to talk about the kind of experiences I had in my free time and what amazing experiences people can have...

Is Studying Abroad Worth It? Before, During, and After It can be hard to decide if studying abroad is worth the time and money. Especially considering the limited...

Getting Around Paris During a Study Abroad Program I had never been to France before, so I was excited to visit Paris during my Winter Europe seminar. It was...

studying abroad on a budget

Studying Abroad on a Budget: How to Make It Work Studying Abroad on a Budget To achieve my goal of studying abroad, I had to find an option that accommodated my...

first study abroad experience

My First Study Abroad Trip: From Road Trips to Asia For most of my time growing up, traveling meant pretty much going to one place, and that was driving to Florida...

How to Fund a Study Abroad Program with IBS

How to Fund a Study Abroad Program with IBS This blog is about saving money and ways to fund your International Business Seminars trip. When studying abroad the...

Learning French Culture Through Food While Studying Abroad

Learning French Culture Through Food While Studying Abroad Gâteau d'opéra et Sauternes Whenever you travel to a new country, it goes without saying that you...

What I Learned at the Original Hard Rock Café in London

What I Learned at the Original Hard Rock Café in London When I received my IBS Winter Two Program in the mail I was so excited. I quickly looked through it to see...

How I Paid for Study Abroad Using Student Loans

How I Paid for Study Abroad Using Student Loans I funded my program by using refund checks from my student loans, having yard sales, grading papers for my French...

study abroad in thailand with glo

Studying Abroad in Thailand: Culture, Travel, and Growth I have always wanted to visit Thailand since I could remember. I love Thai food, the artwork, and the...

study abroad experience with glo

Thankful For My Study Abroad Experience Learned Helplessness I could contribute my avoidance of any and all study abroad plans to a sense of learned helplessness....

How I Funded My Study Abroad Trip Step by Step

How I Funded My Study Abroad Trip Step by Step When someone starts talking about study abroad, I believe most people already start to imagine themselves in other...

Lloyd’s of London: From Coffee Shop to Insurance Giant

Lloyd’s of London: From Coffee Shop to Insurance Giant Lloyd’s of London - From a 17th-century coffee shop to the world’s premier insurance...

Why I Chose Southeast Asia for My Study Abroad Trip

Why I Chose Southeast Asia for My Study Abroad Trip This post is about how I chose the International Business Winter Southeast Asia Seminar and how I was very nervous...

Learning About Brexit Through a Study Abroad Executive Visit

Learning About Brexit Through a Study Abroad Executive Visit For my executive experience abroad, my group visited both France and the United Kingdom. I found it to be...

How to Budget and Plan for a Study Abroad Program

How to Budget and Plan for a Study Abroad Program Although I love to travel, I must admit that it is expensive! I understand why people don’t ever commit to...

How I Afforded Study Abroad While Working Full Time

How I Afforded Study Abroad While Working Full Time Financing a trip can be very difficult. For me, I thought it was impossible. I work full time while paying for...

How to Spend Free Time in Paris While Studying Abroad

How to Spend Free Time in Paris While Studying Abroad My advice on how to spend your free time in one city depends on the amount of free time you have during your...

My First Time Studying Abroad: A Short-Term Seminar

My First Time Studying Abroad: A Short-Term Seminar Growing up, I never traveled outside of the United States, so I knew when I started college studying abroad was...

What to Expect from an International Business Seminar Abroad

What to Expect from an International Business Seminar Abroad Before going on the trip to Thailand and Vietnam, I had no idea what the seminars would be like. I...

short-term study abroad experience

How Studying Abroad Changed Me in Just Eleven Days “Abby (me) from Four Months Ago” “Abby (me) from Four Months Ago” wrote an essay for the consideration...

an executive experience on a study abroad

An Executive Experience in Southeast Asia during Study Abroad Anything is possible in Southeast Asia. After our various company visits during our seminar in Thailand...

study abroad professional skills

The Benefits of Studying Abroad for Personal Growth There are so many benefits to participating in study abroad programs. I believe everyone should have the chance to...

Paris study abroad guide

How to Spend a Perfect Free Day in Paris Paris is a beautiful, historic city that boasts thousands of churches, museums, and other attractions. With so many options...

sports business study abroad

Inside Stamford Bridge: A Chelsea FC Executive Experience Stamford Bridge- It’s Not a Bridge Visiting the home of the Chelsea Football Club was an amazing...

study abroad business experience

Inside Business Culture in Southeast Asia: Bangkok & Ho Chi Minh The business behind the Bustling Cities While visiting Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh, I not only got...

how to afford study abroad

How I Funded My Study Abroad Trip to Southeast Asia While growing up, I was always terrible at saving my money. I was constantly going out to buy the “next big...

study abroad crowdfunding

How I Funded My Study Abroad Trip: Scholarships & More The hardest part of the International Business Seminar program is waiting for your trip to start. And then,...

working abroad after college

Inside an International Business Seminar: IKEA Thailand Hello, my name is Isabella and I went on the Winter Southeast Asia seminar to Thailand & Vietnam. This...

Thailand and Vietnam study abroad

From Rooftop Views to Elephants: Finding Balance Abroad Growing up in a rural town meant I rarely got to see the city from above. I loved looking at the stars at...

non-affiliated study abroad programs

How to Study Abroad with IBS If Your University Doesn’t Offer It ... If It Is Not Available At Your University After hearing about how lifechanging IBS Seminars...

international business study abroad

What I Learned from Visiting London Companies on Study Abroad Hello, my name is Coriandra and I attended the Winter MBA 2020 seminar and traveled to London and Paris....

business study abroad experience

Why International Business Seminars Is One of the Best Study Abroad Programs International Business Seminars is the best study abroad programs. They make it so easy...

first time traveling abroad Europe

What I Expected vs. What Happened in London and Paris What I expected when arriving in London and Paris My thoughts prior to going to London and Paris were that it...

Ho Chi Minh City travel experience

Experiencing Tourism and Culture in Vietnam During a Study Abroad Seminar I traveled to Thailand and Vietnam over my winter break with International Business...

career benefits of studying abroad

How Short-Term Study Abroad Programs Prepared Me for My Professional Career While in college, I discovered a class that allowed me to travel abroad without leaving...

Southeast Asia study abroad experience

Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone While Studying Abroad in Southeast Asia Questions, Questions, Questions Without stepping out of your comfort zone, how can you...

Vietnam study abroad experience

Exploring Vietnam Through Food, Culture, and Connection As soon as we arrived at the hotel everything was completely perfect. We were greeted with passion fruit juice...

IBS Winter Southeast Asia program

Overcoming Nerves and Building Connections in Southeast Asia I recently participated in the International Business Seminar Winter Southeast Asia program. In January...

study abroad travel essentials

The Essentials on a Southeast Asia Seminar I have always lived with the mentality to be prepared for any situation when traveling. However, this can also weigh down a...

study abroad in Thailand

Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone in Southeast Asia Straight Outta My Comfort Zone This past December, I took a leap out of my comfort zone and decided to study...

study abroad Southeast Asia

Meeting New People While Studying Abroad in Southeast Asia Meeting New People When I signed up for the Winter Southeast Asia Seminar 2020 I didn’t know anybody...

GLO programs

Intro Global Learning Opportunities (GLO) has been something very special to my family and me during our times in college. My dad, my sister, and I wanted to share...

GLO study abroad business program

How Studying Abroad with IBS Helped Me Discover My Career Path This post will be about my enlightening experience about possible career paths during the IBS Winter...

study abroad funding tips

How IBS Scholarships Made My Study Abroad Experience Possible The International Business Seminar is a great opportunity to go out and explore the different lifestyles...

study abroad resilience

Why the Study Abroad Community Is Stronger Than Ever If there is one thing I am sure of during these uncertain times, is how resilient the study abroad community is....

MBA study abroad

Why MBA Students Should Still Study Abroad Traveling seems much more common for students completing their undergraduate degrees. For your MBA, you are most likely...

IBS Europe study abroad

How IBS Balances Business Learning with Free Time in Europe This post will be dedicated to emphasizing that although IBS is a formal business trip, the amount of time...

international business travel

Packing Tips for Women Traveling in the Summer Prepared for everything Before you jump on a plane to China (or other modest countries), here are some quick tips to...

IBS study abroad

Why IBS Makes Study Abroad Stress-Free for Students Doing all the planning for a study abroad program can be very stressful. My mind was flooded with all the details....