Some Chinese universities say they will allow students to finish the semester from home in hopes of reducing the potential of a bigger COVID-19 outbreak during the January Lunar New Year travel rush. It wasn’t clear how many schools were taking part, but universities in Shanghai and nearby cities said students would be given the […]
Available today, the app Wayward offers independent travelers and event organizers the simplest way to track and share adventures around the world. Wayward is free to download and just as easy to use, so adventurers can spend less time on their phone and more time exploring the world. It requires no fancy hardware or add-ons: just a […]
Approximately 35 miles west of Fresno is the agricultural town of Mendota with a population of 11,000. There’s no bank, no pharmacy, and most of these rural students lack technology and internet access. Although it is ranked at the top of the 50 worst cities to live in the country, it’s home to one of the most innovative and […]
If your college life is starting to feel monotonous, it’s probably because you’re missing the most enlivening experiences in life. Studying abroad can turn around your lackluster college career and give you some of the most unforgettable moments. However, this can be expensive, and those of us without the financial means can feel locked out […]
Economists estimate that globally at least 971 million people volunteer each year. Quite surprisingly, these volunteers comprise mainly of Millennials, aged 18 to 25. Their volunteer projects of choice are wildlife conservation and education, with 70% of volunteers at these projects being Millennials. This matches the results of an earlier Millennial Traveler Survey, which indicated that […]
It’s that gift giving time of year again. No, not the holidays, but graduation season. With all the work and emotion it’s taken to get to that day, it’s perhaps the toughest gift season of all to navigate. That might be why the most widely offered graduation gifts last year were cash and gift cards, […]
With the help of popular media, you will soon be able to go full Pavarotti and profess your Italian language skills with a loud and booming ‘Vincerò!’ TV Shows Beginner: Scuola di vampiri This children’s horror comedy animation has all the quirky characters you want from a great kids show. Like any teen at school, our […]
Net Languages has announced that it will launch a new version of its 8-level General English online course on 2nd January 2019. In collaboration with the speech recognition service provider Carnegie Speech, Net Languages has incorporated a wide variety of speech recognition exercises into the online course material. Using the latest technology, students will now […]
What to do on a year abroad? For many students heading abroad is probably one of the most exciting experiences of their lives as it is a chance to meet new people, learn new things, and, excuse the cliché, ‘discover yourself’. Whether you’re going abroad for your gap year or as a requirement as part […]
Working Earning money and gaining fantastic occupational experience in Thailand proves your commitment, confidence and ambition to future employers. But, before you start job hunting it is vital that you understand the law. Under the Alien Employment Act there some professions that are reserved for nationals. These include agriculture, the beauty industry, making commercial products, […]