It’s hard to believe summer is ending, mostly because I don’t really remember it starting…From March until now seems like it’s been one long season called Covid. It’s been a pretty good summer, all things considered. As I mentioned before, Sam hiked the Camino de Santiago with friends, spent some time with us here in
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Why Not Ireland?
If I’m on Facebook and see an ad for shoes, for example, I might click and see if they offer blue shoes. If they don’t, I will scroll on. It would never occur to me to demand in the comments that this company carry blue shoes or make accusations about their motives in not carrying
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How Does the Travel Ban Affect Students?
I know there are a lot of questions about the travel ban and, because I want to be super careful not to provide inaccurate information, I can’t speak to many of the specifics. There are a few things I DO know for sure. First off, the ban does not apply to students. Secondly, and related
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No Limits
“I want to study in France.” “I read College Beyond the States and found the school I’m going to apply to!” “I don’t need the help of BTS, the internet has everything I need for free!” Watch the video to find out why I think all of these approaches are limiting when considering college in
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Hindsight
I strive to be totally transparent about college in Europe. Studying in Europe is a fantastic option but, like anything else in life, their are benefits as well as obstacles. That’s why I thought it was important for you all to know about Sam’s experience, so that you/your kids can be prepared in aspects of
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Sam’s Change of Plans
We are really starting to turn a corner here in much of Europe. Curves are flattening, restrictions are gradually and methodically being lifted, and we’re even starting to think about late summer travel possibilities. Ellie’s volunteer trip to Thailand was cancelled (of course) so we’re thinking of starting some of our college trips right before
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Looking Ahead and Planning Accordingly
As you may know, my daughter Ellie is a sophomore and has been attending a virtual high school this year. We knew we would be moving during the school year and decided that this would be easier than trying to find a school where she could start mid year. Instead, she will start at an
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Life in a Level 3 Country
We have a number of emails about college in Europe that are automatically sent after people sign up for our newsletter. I woke up on Thursday to news of the travel ban and also an email from an email recipient who was offended to have received it in light of everything going on. I had
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Experiencing Aspects of International Student Life
***Note: We posted this yesterday, before WHO announced the pandemic status and Trump announced the European travel ban (which does not apply to citizens though). Though these are difficult times, we still need to plan for the future-including college. I was hesitant to write about the virus, as I’m sure your inboxes-like mine-are being flooded.
