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Credit• @thedorcys If you haven’t heard of the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), I’ll bet you’re not alone. Tbh I hadn’t heard about it until just a couple years ago 🫣 And if you *have* heard of it, you might think you only need to apply if you’re traveling to a “da

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things I wish I heard before studying abroad pt.2

Studying abroad changed my life and I would recommend it to anyone who is lucky enough to have the opportunity! I am so grateful to have gotten a scholarship to go to the London College of Fashion and loved my time! :) here are 3 things I wish I heard before starting my study abroad: 1. Homesickne

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Countries I traveled to studying abroad in College

Traveling abroad was the most incredible college experience! ✈️ While I took classes at Florence University of the Arts and lives in Florence, Italy for a semester, I traveled to a new place almost every weekend. If you have not yet experienced this before here are some things you must consider b

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TRAVEL CHEAPER HACK 3: Volunteering Abroad

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Travel mistakes you must stop making!

Travel mistakes I stopped making in my 20’s!! These are game changer for actually enjoying your travels & not adding any more stress to the actual “traveling” part🙏🏼 #travel #traveltips #travelmistakes

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Apps I use while traveling Part 5

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I am currently studying abroad in France! This is my first time ever traveling this far from home and doing any sort of study abroad. I’ve only been here for a little bit but I am already learning so much. Here are my thoughts: 🥐 Being here has definitely taught me to be more open-minded and

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4 ✨MUST✨ Have Apps for Traveling

• Transportation App 📲 This could be for trains or planes—whatever you're traveling in. Make sure to download the company's travel app. ✨️EXAMPLE✨️ • Airlines: AirFrance, Delta, KLM, etc. • Trains: Omio, Amtrak • Google Lens/Google Translate 🙂‍↕️ These two apps have been lifesavers in

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As a girl who’s been traveling solo for almost a year now, here are some things I’ve learned that help me to feel much safer! The U.S. can be a little different compared to if you were going abroad, especially because we tend to drive more and public transportation isn’t as common as in Europe for

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College study abroad essentials..part 2✈️

Part two of some college study abroad essentials I’ve made sure to grab before I leave in LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!! Such a crazy feeling trying to pack for a bunch of trips and five months away from home but I could not be more excited and I know I’ll be prepared with these essentials👏🏽👏🏽 #lemon8colle

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