College Blog

What Major You Should Choose If You Want a Federal Career?

Are you interested in pursuing work in the government? The road to a federal career can be long, but once you snag your government job, you'll likely find a good salary and career security. Plus, you'll be working to change the lives of countless Americans. You can get a government job by pursuing several bachelor’s and graduate degrees. ...

by Guest Blogger, Ginger Abbot

5 Ways to Finance Your College Education

Congratulations, you’re going to college! Now, you might be wondering how to finance your education. When you consider student loan options, you might be under the impression that private loans are your only choice. However, there are many ways to finance your college education. Before you get your pen and sign on the dotted line, read our ...

by Guest Blogger, Ginger Abbot

Online Learning Takeaways You Can Use As Life Skills

Even though attending school online may not have been your first choice, you'll gain many virtual learning skills that become useful later in life. Students can utilize these new abilities to improve their college applications, future careers, and even relationships with friends and family. These are a few online learning takeaways that can ...

by Guest Blogger, Ginger Abbot

Exploring Nice, France!

Of all the various travel adventures I've embarked on, the most enriching experience was Exploring Nice, France with Abbey Road Programs during the summer! The few weeks that I spent there with them were the highlight of my summer. Going in, I was very excited to meet the students, I had heard that they came from not just all around the US, ...

by Student, Emma R. , Gladwyne, PA

5 Comfort Food Recipes to Make From Your College Dorm

Are you missing your mom’s homemade meatloaf? What about those brownies with gooey frosting? You can’t make those in your dorm — or can you?  These recipes for college students are easy to make with or without an oven. Plus, they’ll remind you of home, even if you’re hundreds of miles away.    1. Coffee Cup ...

by Guest Blogger, Ginger Abbot

7 Tips for Managing Stress as an International Student

The ability to manage stress levels is essential for international students.  Language barriers, loneliness, financial challenge, lack of resources to perform academic work, culture shock, and other issues are associated with high stress levels. So if you are going to start a new life overseas as an international student, you should learn the ...

5 European Films You Must-See Before Studying Abroad

Every time I'll be studying abroad to learn a new language, or before I visit a new place, I make it a point to watch some of the popular, and not so well known, films from the country and in that particular language. When studying abroad it's helpful to immerse yourself within a different country’s arts – including music, theater, and ...

by Staff, Jolie Blair , Sun Valley, Idaho

How to Budget for Off-Campus Living When Studying Abroad

Many college and university students look forward to studying in a new country. You get to explore a new culture for a discounted price while continuing your education, but you might not want to stay on campus. This guide will show you how to budget for off-campus living when studying abroad,  no matter where you decide to go. You’ll have a ...

by Guest Blogger, Ginger Abbot

The Benefits of Choosing a Homestay

When choosing between different study abroad programs and locations, one of the biggest questions you must ask yourself is, “where will I live?”  As students, often times we get caught up in the country we are visiting and focus on aspects such as historical monuments and cuisine. While these are important factors to your study abroad ...

by Staff, Monet Timmons

5 Versatile Degrees That Can Help You Decide What to Major In

Choosing what to major in can be a daunting task, and it may be even more stressful than selecting a university or college. Our guide to ‘Finding the Best Fit’ details what you need to keep in mind when choosing the right school, emphasizing how you should have a clear view of your interests in order to effectively narrow down where ...

by Guest Blogger, Lydia White