In light of the recent hate crimes targeting the Asian American community in the United States, our Adelante HQ intern, Jenny O., shares her experience abroad as a first-generation Filipino-American. Her study abroad and travel stories shed a unique perspective on what it is really like for Asian students in European countries. My Asian-American …
To pack or not to pack? Whether you have just been accepted into an internship or study abroad, or this is your first time abroad and want some tips… We’ve got you covered! Aside from the logistical and paperwork side, also keep in mind some do’s and don’ts of packing for an international trip. Here …
Adelante Abroad has always had as it mission to get people out of their comfort zone and off the couch, and experiential learning around the world — but if there was ever a time to stay on the sofa, it is now. No way to get around it, we are all going to be spending …
Booking an international flight can be quite costly if you’re not careful. Check out these helpful tips for booking your international flight so you can save as much money as possible. Our hope is to free up a little more cash for you so you can fully take advantage of all that your destination has …
The Necessity of Speaking Spanish “Hola! Como estas? Muy bien. Y tu?” These small Spanish phrases can get YOU places. Most Americans, more than 70 percent, are monolingual. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the percentage of the American population speaking a language other than English at home was at 21.6 percent in 2016. Spanish …
You need to know the Dos and the Don’ts of traveling in Spain if you’re planning to blend in, or at least attempting to. Traveling is very exciting but there’s a lot of planning and packing that has to get done. Yet, sometimes we forget to do one of the most important parts… research on the …
Who run the world? #GirlBoss Women are smart, talented, and powerhouses on so many levels. With this notion, there are consistently fewer women taking on leadership roles than men in business, politics, and tech industries. In an already competitive workforce, women are still making just $0.78 to every dollar that a man makes in …
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Ahh. Barcelona. How I miss you so. If you’ve ever been to Barcelona, you’ll understand the beauty and warm feeling you get while staying there. There is something about Barcelona that keeps me wanting more. So, in order to persuade you, the reader, I’ve compiled a list of recommendations on what to do in …
Traveling alone can be terrifying and it definitely takes some time to adjust. Without a doubt, you will have anxiety when you’ve landed in your destination and off the plane. Don’t worry, you’ll be fine! Traveling gives you the opportunity to grow as an individual and as a global citizen, so any opportunity to travel …
The obvious answer is you should go abroad for as long as possible! Everyone wants to travel abroad, that’s a no brainer, but obviously you clicked this blog post because you are trying decide between one or six months. A one month internship or study abroad program is usually a faculty-led program by your school, …