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How Studying Abroad Helped Me Advance My Career Studying Abroad Helped Me In My Career Studying abroad in college is a huge selling point to distinguish you from...
Why I Invested in a Trip with IBS Finding the right study abroad program for you can sometimes be a difficult process. There are many out there to choose from. Many...
From Strangers to Life-Long Friends Participating in a study abroad program sets college students apart from the rest in more ways than you think. Did you know that...
Tips on how to save money by living like a local Traveling can be very expensive especially when you stray far from your normal routine. Traveling sparks indulgent...
Eating and Drinking Your Way Through Europe Germany Munich, Germany was the first stop on our IBS Summer Europe trip. After our initial trip to the Marienplatz,...
Exploring Munich Before your trip, it is always helpful to plan out some of the places you would like to see or restaurants you would like to eat at. From looking...
Embracing Study Abroad Culture Through Communication Traveling to a new country can be very nerve-racking. You often think to yourself 'will I stand out?', 'will the...
5 Essential Packing Tips for Your Trip Abroad There are a lot of packing tips out there on the internet. Here are some of the essential packing tips that in hindsight...
Helpful Advice From Someone Who Studied Abroad in Europe You are thinking about studying abroad or have already chosen the study abroad program that’s right for...
The Wonders of Beijing & Shanghai, China This article will cover the sites that we traveled to and their significance to me. Some of these places sound...
Learning International Business from International Businesses When looking at the itinerary for the trip, I glanced at the list of the businesses we would be...
Rediscovering My Passion for Business I am a sophomore Business student at LSU and before going through the study abroad experience with IBS, I was beginning to...
Traveling internationally may seem intimidating. For some, this may be their first time traveling out of the country, or even a first time flying for others. While this...
The “culture shock” diagram was shared in our introductory meeting in Thailand, and stuck with me throughout our trip (as pictured on the right). Although the...
Attending an International Business Seminar program is an unforgettable experience. They provide you with a trip like none other. Through their program, you are able to...
I had no idea what was in store for me but I did have a couple of goals when I signed up for the Winter Southeast Asia International Business Seminar. Some of these...
I first heard of International Business Seminars from a friend of a friend. Before then, I had hoped to travel abroad through my university. A mix up with my study...
I knew when going into this seminar I was going to have a life-changing experience. Especially because it was going to be the first time I would be traveling to a...
Make a list of what you want to try! While traveling abroad, it is important that you do some research on what types of foods you will encounter along the way. Before...
My Winter Two seminar included an eleven-day trip to both London and Paris. My experience as a whole was amazing and I wish it would have lasted longer. Although my time...
learning first hand I had just returned home from my first time studying abroad when the travel bug hit me. I started searching through my school’s global...
Best Day Ever! How should your free day in Bangkok be spent? Two words: Elephants World. At first, it was hard not to cringe at the thought of wasting 6 hours of our...
The educational part of the International Business Seminars (IBS) study-abroad program took place at different companies in Paris and London. I was very excited to learn...
Paris One of the top destinations that I have always wanted to visit was Paris because of the Eiffel Tower. I was eager to see and go to the top of the Eiffel Tower...
Before I ventured off and took my first steps towards becoming a college student, I read a journal on how to survive my college years. Referenced inside, was a quote by...
Edwards Lifesciences The company visit I enjoyed the most was Edwards Lifesciences in Bangkok, Thailand. Edwards Lifesciences in Thailand is a commercial based...
As I departed on my first ever trip abroad, I knew I was in for some exciting firsts and new adventures. What I didn’t know was all of the small things I would learn...
The majority of people (myself included) who have plans to travel to such popular and culturally enriched cities usually plan to see all of the most popular tourist...
When I began looking at different International Business Seminars (IBS) programs, I was most interested in the different destinations that were offered. When I saw the...
Initial Fears One of the biggest questions you need to ask yourself when deciding to study abroad would be: "Is traveling to a different country meant for me?" Seeing...
Apply for scholarships! A trip abroad can sound very appealing. However, the price tag of the trip can be quite daunting. That’s what I thought when I first looked...
Upon my return to the United States, I have realized that I have changed in a few ways. One thing that I’ve noticed is that I have gained new perspectives and respect...
During Day 4 of the International Business Seminar in Bangkok, Thailand, I had the privilege to meet Eric Hallen. Eric is the retired manager at Rembrandt hotel and one...
I was excited to participate in the Summer MBA Program and start the program in Munich. I had been to Munich years ago but did not have much time then. I was looking...
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...
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...
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...
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