The IBS blog is dedicated to sharing experiences and information on travel, business education, culture, study abroad, and more! Through the IBS Study Abroad Blog, you can find information on how to highlight your study abroad experience on your resume, top packing tips, and other information relating to planning a trip abroad or after returning home. The IBS Digital Ambassadors Blog shares experiences and advice written by our IBS Alumni. We encourage you to engage with our alumni as they are happy to share their experiences with you!
Studying abroad is expensive. Students play more than they work. You need to know a foreign language if you hope to travel overseas. There are dozens of myths regarding study abroad that keep many inquisitive students stateside. This is a shame because studying abroad is one of the most rewarding Read More
There are countless personal benefits of studying abroad, including but not limited to the chance to see the world, the opportunity to hone foreign language skills and the ability to take in a new culture, make new friends and find new interests. However, when deciding where in the world to Read More
So you’ve decided to study abroad. First of all, congratulations! Studying abroad is a life-changing experience that cannot really be achieved anywhere else or via any other means. It gives students the opportunity to learn about other cultures, explore what other countries have to offer, and interact with individuals they Read More
There are countless personal benefits of studying abroad, including but not limited to the opportunity to expand one’s cultural understanding, the chance to hone one’s foreign language skills and the chance to see the world. International Business Seminars believes that a worldly education is vital to one’s success in the Read More
Studying in another country is a life-changing experience that completely affects who you are as a person and what you’re goals become. Where you decide to study has a big impact on what you get out of the trip. If you’re weighing your options, both Europe and Asia have beautiful Read More
It’s widely known that study abroad experiences enhance a resume and provide a finishing touch to a college education that involves real immersion in a culture outside the U.S. For students on track to enter the global business environment, this shows an ability to learn to think internationally. For others, Read More
Studying abroad is an awesome life-changing experience that nets you friends and business contacts around the globe. Even better, a trip to Europe or Asia is a great way to get to know yourself. In spite of the excitement, many students also get understandably nervous about studying abroad. What are Read More
You’ve done your homework; you know that you want to study abroad. Congratulations! Unfortunately, you’ve only won half the battle: you still need to convince your parents. Not sure what to do? These 10 practical tips can teach you how to convince parents to let you study abroad. 1. Take Read More
For American students looking to study abroad in Europe, an understanding of German business culture is essential. That’s because Germany has become a powerhouse in the European economy, making German businesses very attractive suppliers and partners throughout Europe, as well as competitive participants in the European Union’s shared economy. Understanding Read More
American students often hear about how enriching and beneficial a study abroad program can be during their college years. Along with an internship and foreign language experience, it is quickly becoming a staple of the modern resume for those who want to be on the executive track. Deciding where to Read More
Studying abroad is an exciting opportunity, and often a rewarding experience, but there are some legitimate study abroad safety concerns that you should take into consideration before you commit to a study abroad program. First of all, you should look at the facts to help in your decision-making process rather Read More
As many reasons as there are to spend a semester studying abroad, there are nearly as many excuses not to pursue it. Maybe the cost is too prohibitive, or the time away from campus will be detrimental to your graduation plans, or the prospect of spending such a long time Read More