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10 things you should know before moving to Santa Barbara
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With 300 days of sun, gorgeous natural surroundings, and the Pacific Coast right on its doorstep, it’s no wonder Santa Barbara is called the American ...

10 things you should know before moving to San Diego
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Headed to California’s southern-most city? Just a stone’s throw from Mexico, San Diego packs a punch for visitors and those who are lucky enough to st...

Ace the academic year with these 5 tips
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In order to help you ace your academic year, I’ve put together five tips that go beyond the usual, “Drink all the coffee in the world!” idea.1. Be org...

15 signs you studied abroad with EF
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Studying abroad is an experience unlike any other. It will open doors you never imagined and bring you down paths you never thought you’d take. And wh...

How to give a great presentation: 10 easy and effective tips
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Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an intern or a student, giving a presentation can be a stressful experience, especially if it’s not in your na...

More questions every first-time study abroad student has
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Hooray, you arrived at your destination! We hope that everything went smoothly and your new home away from home is as awesome as you imagined it would...

10 things you should pack this summer
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If there’s one thing that’s more important than spending time abroad this summer, it’s looking good while you’re doing it. We turned to our wonderful ...

EF Hosts: Russell and Shemane’s story
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Every year, thousands of EF Hosts open their homes to students from around the world. Meet Russell and Shemane from San Diego who hosted two 14-year-o...

My study abroad: Salah – London
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“I am a qualified lawyer and as an Arabic native speaker, I am here in EF in order to prepare for my IELTS exam.”“At EF, we are preparing our reading,...

6 reasons to share your home with an international student
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When it comes to sharing, many of us share our lives with our friends, our families, and our neighbors. We enjoy sharing our experiences as we gain ha...

Why a summer abroad is the best idea ever
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Dreaming of summer? Yeah, us too. Those long, sunny days and the huge break from class… Sigh. It can’t come soon enough.We’ll be packing our passports...

My study abroad: Miriam – Somerset
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“We had everything we wanted there. We had a mall, a theme park, a water park, a beach. We also visited some places like Cardiff. It was a great exper...