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The Ultimate GLO Application FAQ You're ready to take your first business trip abroad. You've heard about the executive company visits, the professional networking,...

Why Southeast Asia Should Be Your Next Study Abroad Destination Inspired by reflections from GLO alumna Maria Beltran When most students think of studying abroad,...

Winter break isn’t just for cozy nights in and holiday traditions, it’s the perfect time to travel abroad, gain global experience, and boost your future career. At...

Study Abroad vs. Study Away Study Abroad takes you overseas, Study Away stays closer to home, but both can change your life. When students start exploring global...

Because you didn’t come all the way to the UK just to eat plain toast, make sure to try the iconic fish and chips. Let’s be real: when you're studying abroad in...

soft skills employers study abroad

Soft Skills You Build on a GLO Trip Global experience is just the beginning, and the soft skills you develop are what else you’re bringing back. Sure, studying...

New Destinations offer exciting opportunities for those looking to study abroad in Asia in 2025. For decades, Europe has dominated the study abroad landscape. Paris,...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept, it’s reshaping how we learn, travel, connect, and grow. In the world of study abroad, AI is...

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How to Maximize Your Experience in Just 3 Weeks Abroad Short-term study abroad programs, lasting two to four weeks, are one of the fastest-growing formats in...

Business etiquette tips at glo explore

Attending international business events is an exciting opportunity to network, expand your global perspective, and build valuable connections. However, navigating the...

Top 10 Reasons to Study Abroad

Photo courtesy Bobby Regan / @reganrj2 Studying abroad is an amazing opportunity that can enrich your life in countless ways. From experiencing new cultures to...

Finding Your Passion While Studying Abroad When traveling abroad it’s important to find something that resonates with you across all cultures. It can be nerve...

  Travel to London and Paris on a Student's Budget   Some might ask how I was able to afford this amazing opportunity. I am a full-time master’s...

study abroad scholarships

How I Chose an IBS Study Abroad Program and Budgeted for the Experience Studying abroad has always been something that I have been interested in. I love to travel,...

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...

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...

Thailand cultural experiences

Exploring Thailand & Vietnam with International Business Seminars I traveled to Thailand and Vietnam over my winter break with International Business...

Experience ethical elephant conservation in Thailand while studying abroad with International Business Seminars and learning about responsible tourism.

Ethical Elephant Encounters in Thailand with IBS Day six of the Winter South East Asia Seminar was another exciting day within the program where we had the...

studying abroad in London and Paris

London vs Paris: Which City I Loved More While Studying Abroad I took 3 years of French in high school. As I was taught the language I immediately fell in love with...

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...

global business experience

Executive Study Abroad Programs That Prepare Students for Global Business With technology advancing and easy access to information, it’s time to realize that our...

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....

international business experience

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...

We recognize that our communities and the world at large is being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Emphatically, we understand that many of you are at home due to...

Studying Abroad With a Busy Schedule Studying abroad is the highlight of many college students' time in school. However, it seems like not everyone is able to get the...

Apps to Take Abroad

Spending 23 days in Europe there are many helpful apps you can use for navigating, translating, and keeping in contact with people on your trip. IBSABROAD The IBS...

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...

saving money abroad

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...

How to Pay For Your Seminar Without Using Your Own Money As college students, money isn't really something that we have a lot of. Especially when it comes to paying...

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...

Why I Chose to Study Abroad With International Business Seminars Global Goals The start of this trip was one of nervous excitement. I didn’t know what to expect...

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

Goal 1. Gain International Confidence I set my first goal when I heard about the International Business Seminars (IBS) trips while I was looking for study-abroad...

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...

culture shock

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...

study abroad

During the seminar, we had the opportunity to visit different companies from various industries. During the seminar, we had the opportunity to visit different...

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...