Travel Hacks from Our Staff: Packing Edition

When it comes to prepping for an international adventure, we all know the basics to pack. But there are those little travel hacks and unique essentials that can make a trip that much smoother—and sometimes, only a seasoned traveler would think of them! So, we posed a fun question to Read More

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When in Prague…

Summer 2023 was my first time going to Europe and I did not want to come back. The International Business Seminars’ (IBS) Summer MBA program took place in Munich and Prague this year. It was amazing! My favorite city was Prague; now I understand why it has been named one Read More

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Using Maps to Broaden Your Horizons

Maps can serve as a lens through which we view the world from different perspectives. By analyzing and interpreting them, we can develop a deeper understanding of the places we visit or study. A world map, for instance, showcases the vast array of countries and cultures that exist across the Read More

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Dealing with Homesickness

Studying abroad can be an incredibly enriching and rewarding experience, but it’s not uncommon for study abroad students to experience homesickness at some point during their time away from home. Adjusting to a new environment, being far away from loved ones, and dealing with cultural differences can all contribute to Read More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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