British exchange student embraces new customs
April 7, 2010
am an exchange student from England studying here in America at Virginia Tech, and I have come to learn a lot from my experience so far.
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Online community helps CouchSurfers connect
March 18, 2010
When first-year graduate sociology student Catherine Cotrubi travels, she has the choice of more than one million couches worldwide to choose from. This is because Cotrubi is a member of Couch Surfing, an online community devoted to connecting travelers i
Students to share experiences abroad
November 18, 2009
International students will share their experiences studying and living abroad as part of this year's "International Experiences" speech contest.
Study abroad provides cultural experiences
June 21, 2009
Close your eyes and point to a map. Wherever your finger is, you can study abroad there, either directly through Virginia Tech or through other programs.
Study abroad programs lack sufficient interest, funds
April 23, 2009
Virginia Tech Study Abroad programs were canceled recently from safety and economic issues.
Mexican drug cartels cause Tech trip cancellation
March 16, 2009
Escalating drug-related violence in Mexico between the government and wealthy drug cartels has prompted the State Department to single out the issue as one of the top threats to the United States in a recent report. Mexican drug cartels "dominate the who
Column: See the world to appreciate home
February 17, 2009
Lately I find myself talking to students who are thinking about studying abroad and are having a hard time committing to a program and taking that final leap that will send them away from Blacksburg and off to a foreign city of their choice.
Photo Gallery: Education Abroad Fair on the Drillfield
September 25, 2008
Wednesday, September 24: A massive offering of study abroad programs invited students to consider an international experience.
Dollar's demise is hurting Americans abroad
July 16, 2008
The American Dollar has tanked in recent years compared with most foreign currencies. According to the CIA World Fact Book, the U.S. Dollar has fallen more than 20 percent against the Euro since 2002.