Things I wish I had left off my study abroad packing list
Packing lists have become somewhat of a specialty here on The Study Abroad Blog, with a packing list for a year abroad, one for weekend trips and travel, and of course, how exactly to pack in these situations. One thing I haven’t covered though, is what you don’t want to pack for study abroad. Since packing seems to be one of the most dreaded parts of the pre-study abroad prep period, keep reading to learn what you should leave behind. (more…)
I’ve previously written, both on TSAB and studyabroad.com, about advice for acclimating to your abroad location – things like buying a cell phone, learning transportation routes, and finding supermarkets. While all of that is very practical, there’s other information and advice that’s bit more general, but also probably more helpful to know, especially in a city like Beijing. 
A lot has been written about the 21st century – the start of the global age – and the need now more than ever before for Americans to gain international experience. Much of the time this relates directly to studying abroad. While it’s almost all true, in my mind there seems to be a flaw in the way we look at the benefits of growing up in a global society and learning in a global classroom. And here’s why. 
My name is Nate Nault, and I'm the creator of The Study Abroad Blog. Studying abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and my goal is to help students make the most of it. Feel free to 