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Almaty is an Exciting Place to Learn Russian

Adam Laten Willson, Doctoral Student, Slavic Languages and Literatures Anyone who has stuck with a foreign language long enough, will at some point encounter...
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Study Abroad with the Gilman Scholarship!

Grant Allen Study Abroad Too Expensive? Try The Gilman Scholarship! I had always known that I wanted to study abroad. Coming from a military...
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Alone in Seoul: Becoming Independent

Written By: Kiana Staples, WCAS ’22 As a first-generation low-income student who had never left the United States before, I was nervous to study...
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Who, What, Wear: Fashion in the South of France

When you look up “French fashion”, what you’ll often find is aimed at American tourists visiting Paris, looking to fit in and avoid being...
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An Ode to Homestays

There are many living arrangements available as a study abroad student, varying depending on the type of program you choose. Some programs offer dormitory-style...
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À Tout À l’Heure Arles

I struggled a lot with writing this post: how to summarize six weeks that were some of the best, craziest, most phenomenal weeks of...
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Eco-Friendly Habits in Berlin

Earth Science 101 at Northwestern had given me a tiny glimpse into the energy efficient and saving habits that had been established in Germany....
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The Importance of Immigrants in Berlin

As a student that primarily studies immigration, immigrants, and themes of belonging while at Northwestern, studying abroad in Berlin has offered me a unique...
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NU in Hamburg!

Hamburg, Germany is oddly reminiscent of Chicago. After a rather quick train ride from Berlin to Hamburg on the ICE (high-speed trains mainly located...
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A Weekend in Dresden!

After missing a group trip to a nearby city, 2 other peers and I organized a trip to Dresden. Though it is not as...
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