tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16398645031816689972024-03-13T07:01:22.964-07:00NDSU AbroadNDSU Abroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477010957914135157noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1639864503181668997.post-87271634529152195742011-12-09T18:04:00.001-08:002011-12-09T18:06:02.616-08:00The First Facebook<strong>On our New Europe Tour Paris we learned the story behind the Pont Neuf, which is french for the New Bridge. This "new" bridge is actually the oldest bridge in Paris. If you look closely you can see that the bridge has hundreds of faces sculpted into it. </strong><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>As the story goes, King Henry IV loved to party so much that he would throw massive parties full of entertainment and all the food and drinks you could consume. One of the entertainers he hired was an artist that would draw sketches of all his guests. </strong></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>-Amanda</strong></div>NDSU Abroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477010957914135157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1639864503181668997.post-71140496389349286972011-12-09T18:04:00.000-08:002011-12-09T18:04:03.769-08:00Top 10 Reasons to Study Abroad<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS8ahCQhUfKrfWeenCk-AiWcNfhQAaLRA1nSp1GxYF69yVdKBW4Lkx_SCYPWlzd0k1Vhi0BDJTEAH0zob48OWMzIbQExBWdSqerRi-HXr2h0Kndpmi0TaV7YEozAS-SW-eutBt4UY6QWM/s1600/310858_916032257145_29415709_41176171_486941499_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjywfKT7Q-TCZ53RlxEpZAJwSDosP_CtvuI3m2yVX5H36CThrI5c7nfgpoEGVh0acSJ2YpAdTNai_9pVXFastb_0G8BEp_CsqIMkdZfjahS9VuYSLpAl19vG8rhC0sP23dsfjbU6ShCksE/s1600/306323_916031823015_29415709_41176161_1565174148_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" mda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjywfKT7Q-TCZ53RlxEpZAJwSDosP_CtvuI3m2yVX5H36CThrI5c7nfgpoEGVh0acSJ2YpAdTNai_9pVXFastb_0G8BEp_CsqIMkdZfjahS9VuYSLpAl19vG8rhC0sP23dsfjbU6ShCksE/s400/306323_916031823015_29415709_41176161_1565174148_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">1. See the world and broaden your experiences. Try seeing the world through someone else's perspective. </span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">2. Gain a new perspective on your own country. Being immersed in your own country tends to give you a limited view of the world.</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">3. Explore your heritage. Learn about your roots and explore your ethnicity.</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">4. Learn a language and immerse yourself in it. </span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">5. Amp up your resume. International experience is an impressive part of any resume.</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">6. Gain new insights by developing new relationships. These might be some of the deepest relationships you'll ever form.</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">7. Put a rest to stereotypes by educating others. Don't allow the same stereotypes from home follow you over seas.</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">8. Personal Growth. You will truly better yourself by being open to this experience.</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">9. Educational experiences. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">You</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> can't even possibly begin to imagine all the things you will learn and the life lessons you will gain.</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">10. SIMPLY BECAUSE YOU CAN!! If you're lucky enough to be given this opportunity, take it! </span></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- Danielle</div>NDSU Abroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477010957914135157noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1639864503181668997.post-75927743278469861192011-12-09T11:42:00.000-08:002011-12-09T13:28:48.992-08:00Don't be Afraid<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">To take that <i>leap of faith</i> and <u style="color: #20124d;"><b>study abroad</b></u>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">When looking for a program to sign up for to do study abroad, I knew <i><b>no one, </b>not one single person!</i><b> </b>but i still signed up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Each person going on a study abroad trip has the same goals in mind... meet new people, gain more knowledge and have a good time. But really, MAKING NEW FRIENDS, is something that everyone knows is going to happen! <br />
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Many people on our 5 week study abroad trip were in the same boat...or plane, but really, most people didn't know anyone else going so we all were feeling the same.</span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">From the time we left the airport in Fargo on September 18-- we were all ready to make the best of our 5 weeks overseas and with each other. I came home with 13 of the best friends I will ever have. We spent on average 14 hours days together every day. And had so much fun, that still we talk about it every day! They are people you will always have this experience to share with.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I can that yes, I was scared, nervous, second guessing, anxious, about having to sign up for a study abroad program without knowing a single person.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>But thus far, it is the greatest thing I have done in my 21 1/2 years and I would not change a single second.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So take that leap and sign up for study abroad! If you have any questions at all about a program or want to know more detailed how our 5 week program went feel free to get a hold of me and ask ask ask!! Also check out <a href="http://ndsu-studyabroad.blogspot.com/p/study-abroad-programs.html" target="_blank">this website</a><i> </i>to find a program for you and check out more blog posts about studying abroad!<i> </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">-Sharon</span>NDSU Abroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477010957914135157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1639864503181668997.post-40896184480116193772011-12-08T17:14:00.000-08:002011-12-09T18:06:46.034-08:00Here is a video on Studying Abroad in the words of Sharon and Amanda<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/s-V1oE2R7UY?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Group photos courtesy of Dr. Wright</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Go to student hangouts and meet new friends, with all the technology there is today you can keep in touch long after your vacation is over. Be understanding, don't get mad if they don't speak your language <u>YOU ARE THE OUTSIDER</u>. 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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">While on our 5 week European Adventure we took a trip over to <b style="color: #274e13;">Ireland</b> where we then went on to explore <u><span style="color: #38761d;">Northern Ireland</span></u> and<i> <span style="color: #cc0000;">Scotland</span></i>. Here is a brief video of our <i>adventures</i> through these three countries!</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="goog_2001581896"></span><span id="goog_2001581897"></span></div>NDSU Abroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477010957914135157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1639864503181668997.post-81469699295244157202011-12-01T19:15:00.000-08:002011-12-01T19:15:28.048-08:00<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thinking of studying abroad?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Well here are some questions you will need to consider:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Why do I want to study abroad?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Will studying abroad enhance my employability after graduation?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When should I start planning?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">How long do I want to study abroad for?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What program is right for me?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Do I need to know a foreign language?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What will I be doing in this program?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Can I afford to study abroad?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What type of living accommodations will be available?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">How do I apply?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black;">Students with food allergies, vegetarians/vegans, picky eaters, or students with religious dietary restrictions, as well as those prone to eating disorders should be cautious of their dietary needs while studying abroad. Just because the <country-region w:st="on"><place w:st="on">U.S.</place></country-region> has to label products that are contained in the food doesn’t mean that other countries follow that same guideline. For example, some countries may not label food containing nut products. So if you’re allergic to nut products, you’ll want to be careful about what you’re eating. For those fellow vegetarians/vegans, many countries don’t understand the concept of vegetarianism, so you may have a difficult time finding a meal that doesn’t contain animal products. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black;">For those picky eaters, it can be hard to try new and unfamiliar foods but it’s a good idea to be open to this experience. You obviously can’t be forced to eat anything, but you would hate in insult the person who prepared the food for you. Be open to trying new things, and maybe you’ll realize that they aren’t that bad. Who knows, you may even find something that you enjoy. Just remember to be open to trying new things and if you find something you don’t like, be polite about it and you won’t have to eat it again. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">-Danielle</div>NDSU Abroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477010957914135157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1639864503181668997.post-74876474562738631402011-11-17T18:23:00.000-08:002011-11-17T18:25:01.505-08:00This one's for the Ladies<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So you're leaving for a week long trip. All you can bring is a backpack full of everything you need for 7 days of traveling,<i> how do you manage??</i> Here's how to make 2 shirts, 2 pairs of shoes, a jacket, and a pair of pants give you an entire weeks worth of outfits! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now let the fun begin!</span> Time to mix and match and figure out what to wear for the week! </span><br />
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Throw the two most basic pieces first, it's simple, but yet <b>comfortable</b>, and still stylish. Pick either to wear your tennis shoes if you know there will be a lot of walking, or boots if you want more of a fun cute look. Good for everyday wear.</span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Touring during the day, but going out for a nice <span style="font-size: large;">dinner</span> at night? Bring along your <span style="color: purple;">jacket, necklace, and earrings</span> to dress up the outfit for night-time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Hot day out? Wear the <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">tank</span> for during the day, take along your <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">jacket</span> for when it cools off at night.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Fall taken you by surprise? Roll down the</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">cuffs of your jacket and pull out the scarf to keep you warm!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">*Switch between your boots and tennis shoes to mix up the outfits<br />
*Other jewelry: bracelets, other earrings/necklaces always help to change up a look<br />
*If you're unprepared for hot weather, roll up your jeans into capris and wear with tennis shoes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">*Tuck your jeans into your boots or wear over top for two different but very simple looks<br />
*There are lots more outfits you can make with these few pieces! <br />
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Looking for somewhere to take your week trip too? <br />
Check out the NDSU College of Business Blog page <a href="http://ndsu-studyabroad.blogspot.com/p/study-abroad-programs.html" target="_blank">here</a> to find the perfect study abroad place for you.</span><br />
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</span>NDSU Abroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477010957914135157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1639864503181668997.post-73380393981819032212011-11-17T15:09:00.000-08:002011-11-17T15:09:10.912-08:00Going Abroad? Get Ready for the Metric SystemA good rule of thumb is, if you're traveling anywhere outside the US, you'd better be ready to use the metric system. But getting used to a whole different system of measurement can be difficult.<br />
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First, you ought to know the basic, everyday units:<br />
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Meters (m)<br />
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Liters (l)<br />
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Celsius (C)<br />
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Second, <b>don't bother with the math!</b><br />
When you first try to get used to the metric system, you may me tempted to learn it by conversions to the English system. All this will do is make things too difficult. The best way to learn it is to become familiar with it.<br />
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<b>Use reference points</b><br />
Learn what you weigh in kilograms, and your height in centimeters. This gives you an idea of what that weight and height means. Know that one liter of water is one kilogram. One-thousand meters is one kilometer. Zero degrees Celsius is the freezing point, twenty to twenty-five is room temperature. Keep these reference points, and you'll be used to metric measurements in no time!NDSU Abroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477010957914135157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1639864503181668997.post-76917490616304825202011-11-17T12:24:00.000-08:002011-11-17T12:24:38.455-08:00Packing is Hard!!!! What should I bring????<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Okay everyone, so you have bought your suitcase, your carry on, your extra bag for souvenirs, and your space saver bags, so what are you going to put in these bags? Here are some helpful hint<span style="font-family: Calibri;">s </span>that include what we were happy we packed, what we forgot, and what we wish we would have forgot. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh85qKbVjoZZhzi5DHJD-Op_vgMjBU9hKboDchsiVPVr5jYGFD2iN3Bapzzj1mpKjdbJ8Qpy5XgsVJDrCjk1V5AktfUlQjBXvjJrBHYZedWg7A6CA05x_xyH2x93FMZJDkq6Nzr-OGgmlA/s1600/europe30.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh85qKbVjoZZhzi5DHJD-Op_vgMjBU9hKboDchsiVPVr5jYGFD2iN3Bapzzj1mpKjdbJ8Qpy5XgsVJDrCjk1V5AktfUlQjBXvjJrBHYZedWg7A6CA05x_xyH2x93FMZJDkq6Nzr-OGgmlA/s320/europe30.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The biggest thing to remember is <strong><u>DONT OVER PACK!</u></strong> You may have to carry all your stuff a long way... and how will you get everything home if you buy anything?!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">What </span>we brought:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></strong></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>Space Saver or Travel Bags</em>- these are a must, if you want to know why read our earlier blog about them.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>Food</em>-(for all you picky eaters or cheapskates out there) granola bars, peanut butter, easy mac are all good ideas. Not only does it save money and provide a small taste of the states but after you consume it you have more room in your suitcase for the ride home.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>Umbrella</em> -even if you never use one in the states, it’s very hard to go on a tour in the pouring rain without one.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>Water bottle</em>- now this one is for all of you who do drink a lot during the day, if you never carry one, don’t own one and don’t drink that much then you really don’t need to go out in buy one just for this trip.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv97HEudyUCD_n4QoIiXiAFqJQ2fPbYXS8Ea6nR5eORx_7Ax-2odlVhdNJsE4W-QbNzP2v6dvSf9IPRkudLBOItxKzQ30Es7kJypJclrR485pIpY9Agn54S0CfxyWL4Dk7dqnxYGITpEA/s1600/europe31.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv97HEudyUCD_n4QoIiXiAFqJQ2fPbYXS8Ea6nR5eORx_7Ax-2odlVhdNJsE4W-QbNzP2v6dvSf9IPRkudLBOItxKzQ30Es7kJypJclrR485pIpY9Agn54S0CfxyWL4Dk7dqnxYGITpEA/s320/europe31.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>Ipod, Laptop(or IPad), Digital Camera</em> - These are important electronics to remember they help pass time while traveling, they help you keep in contact with your friends and family back home and help you share your memories.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>First Aid Kit- </em>Band-Aids, rubbing alcohol, Tweezers, Nail clipers, Advil, Cold/Flu Medicine, cough drops, allergy medication and travel sickness medication. Pack it if you don't need it, someone will. You may end up with blisters from walking so much, motion sick from the planes, trains, subways, buses, boats, etc that you ride on, or you may just catch something. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;"><strong>What we forgot:</strong></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>Extra Camera Batteries and/or Extra SD cards</em>- you are going to take a lot of pictures. Be prepared! I went most of the trip without a Camera because either the battery was dead or my memory was full.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;"><strong>What we wish we forgot: </strong></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>That extra sweater you thought you “might” wear</em>- Really think about the clothes you are bringing are you really going to wear it? When you are constantly traveling, most of the time you aren’t checking a bag, you may go a week with only a carry on size bag, so leave the extra clothes in the states they just end up taking up weight.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGVT8Ts3OGOhlpeteBB7L5CUux95vw_1nBJwtsxT0_UEjZ_OPYhyX0spFPXw2u0_NWQQYmRXiiiCc15I6wyoNMBhW5aTLEexYcsceu66J-TxUE_SVNNk4zvB1w03C_uy5A0zebveRHPjM/s1600/blogpic2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGVT8Ts3OGOhlpeteBB7L5CUux95vw_1nBJwtsxT0_UEjZ_OPYhyX0spFPXw2u0_NWQQYmRXiiiCc15I6wyoNMBhW5aTLEexYcsceu66J-TxUE_SVNNk4zvB1w03C_uy5A0zebveRHPjM/s200/blogpic2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>Extra shoes/ scarves/ purses/ sunglasses/ hats</em>- You are traveling to another country, you will most likely find these items over there and will want to purchase them. I don't know many people on the trip i went in that didn't buy one of these items, don't pack what you will end up buying.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>Alarm Clock</em>- If you can wake up to a phone alarm or a roommate yelling at you to wake up, you really don’t need to pack an alarm clock, it takes up space, weight and you might not ever use it. I didn’t use mine.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>Travel Iron</em>- If you are going to iron your clothes then fine bring one, if you aren’t don’t pack it. You aren’t going to be professionally dressed very often so if you’re only going abroad for around a month, you will be fine without it.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Just remember to think about everything you want to pack not just once, maybe not even twice but three or four or even more times before you actually put it in your suitcase. Weight is expensive, you don't want to leave to Europe with a 50 pound bag unless its filled with multiple pounds of things you will be leaving behind. </strong></span></div>-AmandaNDSU Abroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477010957914135157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1639864503181668997.post-28379852346136893422011-11-10T16:30:00.000-08:002011-11-10T16:43:33.994-08:00Tips for using your credit card and accessing your bank account <img height="204" id="il_fi" src="http://www.lowinterestcreditcards.net/wp-content/themes/thesis_18/custom/rotator/credit-cards5.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="320" /><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is an interesting article that I wanted to share. It was posted on the Ilovestudyabroad.com website back in July 2011. Here are some tips for using your credit card and managing your bank account while studying abroad.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Call your credit card company and let them know where you’ll be living and traveling so they don’t freeze your card. If you are planning any quick weekend trips, you'll still need to let your bank know.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Sign up for online banking. Money can fly out of your hands abroad so its best to be aware of exactly how much you’re spending.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Research. Be aware of foreign transaction fees and if your credit card company has relationships with certain banks. Some students have also found that if they call the company ahead of time and ask if they will waive certain fees, they will.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Change your pin to 4 numbers. Some foreign ATMs only let you enter 4 digits.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Bring more than one card incase you have a problem using one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6. Make copies of your cards or write down the numbers in case they are lost or stolen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7. Let family members know not to mail you personal checks abroad. If you're running low on money, It would best for them to directly deposit the money into your account.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8. Dollars are pretty useless once you leave the <country-region w:st="on"><place w:st="on">U.S.</place></country-region></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Bring the foreign currency to the airport for transportation and food the first day and just some <country-region w:st="on"><place w:st="on">U.S.</place></country-region> currency for an emergency.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">9. Bring proper identification. Some foreign merchants will not accept the <country-region w:st="on"><place w:st="on">U.S.</place></country-region> magnetic strip cards without backup I.D. since they now use a more advanced pin and chip system.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">10. Be aware of currency rates. For example, you might take out 600 Korunas at an ATM in the <city w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Prague</place></city> airport, only to realize later that is equal to just $35. Check out this </span><a href="http://www.ilovestudyabroad.com/2011/07/the-32-best-iphone-apps-for-travel/" target="_blank" title="The 32 Best iPhone Apps for Travel!"><span style="color: #02359c; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">list of iPhone apps</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> for a currency converter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">11. Make sure your credit card limit is sufficient for your trip. You might need to ask your credit card company to increase it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These are all excellent tips. Some people may not even consider their money sources before they leave the country, and let me tell you, when you run out of money, all the fun adventures stop. So don't let that happen to you!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Interested in studying abroad? Check out the Center for Global Initiatives program at NDSU <br />
<a href="http://ndsu-studyabroad.blogspot.com/2011/09/cheapskates-guide-to-antwerp.html">http://ndsu-studyabroad.blogspot.com/2011/09/cheapskates-guide-to-antwerp.html</a></span><br />
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-DanielleNDSU Abroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477010957914135157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1639864503181668997.post-79842690617203211092011-11-09T15:56:00.000-08:002011-11-10T16:31:57.939-08:00Space Saver Bags<div class="MsoNormal">Space Saver Bags</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"> Think you need more room in your suitcase? Travel space bags are used by filling them with your clothing and squeezing, rolling, kneeling on, and hugging until you get all the air out. I had never used any kind of travel bag before and was given the Original Space Bag as a present for the trip. The box says it doubles the space in your suitcase. I did not think it quite doubled it but it definitely did help out other than having no space bag at all. I got a pack of 8 bags-- 3 "suitcase size" (large), 3 "carry-on size" (medium), and 2 "pouch size" (small). These were bought at Bed, Bath, and Beyond for around $18. The six medium and large bags worked great for clothing, while the smaller bags worked fine for that but also can be used to store shampoos, conditioners, etc, or other small personal items. In one large bag I could fit multiple t-shirts, a pair of jeans, and light jacket. <br />
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Amanda also had her own travel bags which she got at T.J. Maxx. She purchased 2 big bags for under $10. They were made of a slightly heavier material than the Original Space Bags. They were also both larger than my "large" bag. <br />
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All in all, if you are not a light packer, and are looking for something to help you out, travel bags are a great item that can help you out. If I were to go again I would look to find the 2 large travel bags from T.J. Maxx. They were able to compress more clothing and make more room for other things (like all the souvenirs you didn't expect to buy)! So pack those 2 extra shirts you might have had to unpack and get yourself some space saver bags! </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Looking for somewhere to go to use the travel bags? Check out http://ndsu-studyabroad.blogspot.com/p/study-abroad-programs.html to find the right place for you! </div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
-Sharon </div>NDSU Abroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477010957914135157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1639864503181668997.post-33329405897141549372011-11-09T12:07:00.000-08:002011-11-09T12:07:39.111-08:00If I Went Abroad, Where Would I go?While NDSU offers wonderful study abroad programs visiting multiple countries, if I were to go abroad, I feel I'd go for a summer session or a full academic year in Sweden. But why Sweden? Not only is it a place I've always wished to visit, but it's also something different. When Americans go abroad for a full year, most may assume the United Kingdom or Australia. When you say Sweden, you get that satisfaction of seeing the strange look of confusion in their face as they never saw that one coming.<br />
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As for the school I would choose, it would have to be Stockholm University. Stockholm is a magnificent city and I wouldn't even have to study Swedish to go there (though I certainly would)! There are fantastic vacation opportunities and once in a lifetime events to go to such as the Nobel Prize Ceremony. And now I realize that after writing this the opportunity seems even exciting.<br />
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-ChrisNDSU Abroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477010957914135157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1639864503181668997.post-91203279454746875542011-11-09T11:29:00.000-08:002011-11-09T11:29:52.780-08:00What kind of Suitcase do you need before you study abroad?!?<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:EnableOpenTypeKerning/> <w:DontFlipMirrorIndents/> <w:OverrideTableStyleHps/> </w:Compatibility> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It is very important when choosing the right suitcase to remember:</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>1. Bigger does NOT mean better.</b></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>2. How are you gonna carry everything by yourself?</b></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>3. What about souvenirs? </b></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1. First lets start with the size of your suitcase</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><u><b>Checked Baggage</b></u>: Even though you are thinking you may need the biggest suitcase you can find and the biggest carry on, you really don't. These bigger suitcases may be harder to carry, take up most of your weight limit and may be too hard to use once you are in Europe. Remember your suitcase can never be above 50lbs or 23kg unless you want a large fine so the lighter the suitcase the better.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><u><b>Carry-on</b></u>: Many different size rolling bags may say they are carry-on sizes...this does not mean they fit on smaller planes, or are considered carry-on size in Europe so remember to keep this in mind. </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: red;"> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">A fold up duffel can be purchased at Target or Wal-Mart for around $15.00 For anyone wanting an extra suitcase but is on a budget.</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">2. The next thing to remember when considering what bags you want to bring along is to remember you have to carry all your bags yourself. That means throughout your trip, this may become very difficult, as I have learned, if you are packing too much, or have awkward size bags. Wheels are a must for most of your luggage. When choosing a wheeled suitcase you might also want to think about if it would be easier to push or pull your suitcase. If you chose push the 360 degree wheeled suitcases might be your best option, but again remember even though they come in very large sizes, the largest sizes are more trouble than they are worth. Backpacks also work great especially when traveling throughout Europe.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">3. If you are like me you are probably thinking about all the cool things you are going to buy over in Europe. It's probably best to put an extra suitcase inside your checked baggage so that when you return home you have room for your souvenirs. If you are thinking you will have enough room in your suitcase for all your souvenirs then remember the weight aspect again, if you are close to 50lbs on the way there, you would be better off bringing an extra bag inside, its cheaper to check a second bag then to pay for an overweight bag. If you don't do this you may end up throwing away a lot more than you thought you would at the airport.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Remember these helpful hints and you will know what suitcases are the best to bring</b></span>.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">-Amanda</span></div>NDSU Abroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477010957914135157noreply@blogger.com0Fargo, ND, USA46.8771863 -96.78980339999998346.7544183 -96.865060399999976 46.9999543 -96.714546399999989tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1639864503181668997.post-2010736641981497072011-11-06T12:54:00.000-08:002011-11-10T16:32:35.211-08:00Don't waste your time being sick!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nobody wants to be sick when they're on vacation, or worse yet, studying abroad. Here are several tips to ensure that you stay as healthy as possible while traveling.</span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>Plan ahead – visit your physician and find out if there are any vaccinations you will need to receive before leaving the country. Make sure you have enough of your prescription medications as well as over-the-counter medications to last your entire trip. Keep in mind that medications will only be allowed on airplanes if they are in the original prescription bottles.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>Insurance – Do you have it? Will you even need it? Many people don’t consider their insurance plan before they travel. You may want to consider travel health insurance or an emergency medical coverage plan. You would hate to be traveling abroad only to become ill and realize you can’t afford a visit to the hospital.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>Be smart about what you eat & drink – It’s a good idea to wash all fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating them, but have you considered the water supply of where you will be staying? Is the water supply properly treated? If you question the water supply, it would be best to avoid uncooked foods.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span>Wash your hands often – Washing your hands regularly is always the best way to avoid catching a communicable disease. Wash your hands before eating, after handling money, and after traveling by public transportation.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These are just a few tips to help you stay healthy while studying abroad. </span><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">-Danielle</span>NDSU Abroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477010957914135157noreply@blogger.com0