Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 283
February 9, 2015
#StudyAbroadBecause It Makes You Feel Alive
Danielle Oteri is an art historian, writer, professor and founder of Feast on History. This spring she is leading a creativity retreat where she'll bring entrepreneurs to ancient sites in Southern Italy with a program designed to transform ideas into innovations. She studied abroad in Italy.
6 of the Coolest Entertainment Venues in NYC
If you want to hear great music, New York City is one of the best places in the world to visit. Beyond music, the Big Apple is home to any and all entertainment you may be looking for, whether it's sports, comedy, or something else entirely. From the ultra-famous to the hip and indie, these venues host great shows worth checking out next time you're in the city.
Florida Culture for the week of February 9, 2015 by Josh Garrick
February 8, 2015
#StudyAbroadBecause Your Whole Life Will Change
Lisa Ellen Niver, M.A. Education, is a passionate writer, educator, social media ninja, speaker and global citizen who has traveled to over one hundred countries and six continents. You might find her underwater, traveling to an exotic location, teaching in the classroom or in print about social media, science education, lifelong learning, books, and travel.
February 7, 2015
Yes, She Doth Still 'Rain' Over Us! Celebrating Australia Day in Sydney
On a drizzling day, when a distant British Queen sanctioned a Phillipant Australian Prime Minister’s “Captain’s Call,” turning a Pommy (Aussie slang for English) Duke (Phillip the Duke of Edinburgh, the Queen’s husband) into Knight, we celebrated Australia Day on Sydney Harbour, afloat on a boat.
#StudyAbroadBecause You Can Welcome Adventure
Lin Yuhan is an international student from Hangzhou, China. She first came to the U.S as an foreign exchange student when she was 16. She graduated from a high school in Missouri, and is currently a college senior studying political science and global studies. She loves exploring culture, civil justice, playing ping pong, and photography.
February 6, 2015
Institute of International Education Calls on Teachers to Take Action to Inspire Students to Study Abroad
Institute of International Education Calls on Teachers to Take Action to Inspire Students to Study Abroad
Campaign seeks 1,000 Teachers to Join IIE’s Generation Study Abroad
4 Authentic Ways to Experience Honolulu
The fiftieth state of the United States is unique among the states in its natural setting, culture, and history. The Hawaiian Islands were first inhabited almost 2,000 years ago by Polynesian settlers, and present day inhabitants of Hawaii are very proud of their past.
#StudyAbroadBecause It Is the Gateway to a Life Full of Passion and Inquiry
Alex Berger is the author of VirtualWayfarer.com (one of my favorite sites!) and specializes in travel advice, stories, photography, and videos. He is also an active researcher and focuses on the intersection between travel and technology.