Predeparture: Becoming a Reality
It’s finally happening! After months of planning and preparation, you’re about to embark on your short-term study abroad adventure. You’re probably feeling a mix of excitement, nerves, and maybe even a little bit of fear. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. Everyone feels that way before they go abroad. The Read More
Museum Hopping on My Seminar in Europe
I want to talk about the kind of experiences I had in my free time and what amazing experiences people can have along with the business trips. Of course, my experience can differ from many others because these are the activities that I like to do and the types of Read More
Budgeting for Your IBS Abroad Trip
It can be hard to decide if studying abroad is worth the time and money. Especially considering the limited resources most college students have. After returning from my Winter Europe MBA seminar, I can confidently say this is one opportunity that you can’t miss out on. My IBS experience has Read More
Transportation Methods in Paris
I had never been to France before, so I was excited to visit Paris during my Winter Europe seminar. It was everything I expected it to be and beyond. I learned that the Eiffel Tower twinkles at the top of every hour for the first five minutes during the night Read More
A Program Worth The Money
Studying Abroad on a Budget To achieve my goal of studying abroad, I had to find an option that accommodated my need for a shorter and financially attainable program. International Business Seminars was able to meet both of these needs. These seminars are brief experiences abroad in which you, as Read More
This Trip Helped Me Evolve As A Traveler
For most of my time growing up, traveling meant pretty much going to one place, and that was driving to Florida every couple years or so. These were trips that, looking back, I did cherish as they were the last trips our family did being all together for an entire Read More
Saving Money to Study Abroad
This blog is about saving money and ways to fund your International Business Seminars trip. When studying abroad the thought of money can be scary. However, I can say from first-hand experience it is so worth it. IBS makes it very possible to find many different ways to fund your Read More
French Culture and Food
Gâteau d’opéra et Sauternes Whenever you travel to a new country, it goes without saying that you should completely immerse yourself into the culture and interact with the locals. Learn the public transportation system, explore the historical museums, and eat at neighborhood restaurants. Personally, my favorite way to engage with Read More
The World’s First Hard Rock Café
When I received my IBS Winter Two Program in the mail I was so excited. I quickly looked through it to see the company highlights. When I saw Hard Rock Café in London, I was really excited. I could not wait to learn all about their history and to step Read More
Funding My Program with Loans
I funded my program by using refund checks from my student loans, having yard sales, grading papers for my French professor, dog sitting, and more. Also, I searched around my house for Euros leftover from my previous trips to France. Each year, I get up to $20,500 in student loans Read More
Thailand: The Land of 1000 Smiles
I have always wanted to visit Thailand since I could remember. I love Thai food, the artwork, and the architecture so Thailand was always a place I dreamt about traveling to. When I found out about the Southeast Asia trip through IBS, I immediately filled out an application to go. Read More
Thankful For My Study Abroad Experience
Learned Helplessness I could contribute my avoidance of any and all study abroad plans to a sense of learned helplessness. Although I knew I would love to experience studying abroad, I felt powerless when it came to making that dream a reality. I felt powerless because of my huge list Read More