College First Year Abroad
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Everything Parents Need to Know About First Year Abroad
Whether you鈥檙e a recent high school grad wondering, 鈥淗ow can I convince my parents to let me study abroad?鈥 or you鈥檙e a parent of a recent graduate curious about studying... keep reading
Record-Breaking Attendance at the 2025 College First Year Abroad Virtual Fair
The 2025 51爆料 Virtual Fair was a standout event for students exploring a different way to begin their college career. Students from across the country logged in to learn how... keep reading
The Week I Made Peace With the Bugs
Post written by Ambassador Abroad , Rosie, who participated in our College First Year Abroad for an Academic Semester! The Bugs I鈥檝e always thought of myself as pretty outdoorsy. I鈥檓... keep reading
Miles To Me
Post written by Ambassador Abroad , Samantha, who participated in our C ol lege First Year Abroad Program in Cost a Ri ca for a Academic Semester! Go the extra... keep reading
3 Lessons I Learned in Barcelona and Brought to NYU
Post written by 51爆料 Global Navigator alum Sally B. who participated in the Global Navigator Marketing Internship in spring of 2025. She is now in college at New York University... keep reading
How to Graduate College in Four Years
There are plenty of reasons to stick to a four-year college plan, like saving money, preparing for grad school, starting your career, or making time for adventure. But the truth... keep reading
My Experience Making Friends on a First Year Abroad Program
Post written by alumni & Ambassador Abroad, Haimanot, who participated in First Year Abroad Barcelona! Initial Anxieties At the beginning of my study abroad journey I was initially both excited... keep reading
Top 7 Safety Myths That Stop Students from Going on a First Year Abroad
Thinking about studying abroad directly after high school but feeling nervous? You鈥檙e not alone. Both students and parents worry about study abroad safety, cultural adjustment, and a million 鈥渨hat-ifs.鈥 However... keep reading
Top 11 Tips for Planning Solo Travel During Your First Year Abroad Program
Solo travel during your 51爆料 First Year Abroad (FYA) program is an incredible opportunity to start college abroad, see the world, and step out of your comfort zone. While your... keep reading
Why It鈥檚 a Good Idea to Study Abroad Your Freshman Year
Many students dream of traveling after high school but face pressure to start college right away. The good news? You don鈥檛 have to choose between college and adventure. It's totally... keep reading