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There are times when we all need to pretend we are somewhere a lot cooler than we actually are, like if you are in the witness protection program, or you want to make your ex jealous, or you need a good Facebook profile photo.

Sipping coffee in Paris, walking along the Thames in England, or exploring the vibrant culture of India, all before you even get your first real job? Sounds like a dream—and it can be- for students who choose to study abroad. It can also be a nightmare for students who aren’t prepared or don’t adjust well to life in a foreign country. Below are a few pros and cons to consider about studying abroad.

“Estonia?” she asks? “Yes. I’m a citizen,” you answer. And why not? The small Baltic country in Northern Europe is considered to have a high-income economy and a rapid rate of growth.

From quirky to kitschy to downright awe-inspiring, Route 66 pit stops offer plenty of inspiration for photos or maybe the next Great American Novel.

Colorful vegetables, delicious scents and the surprise of discovering something new- shopping an open air farmer’s market is an unbeatable experience.

There’s a reason they call it spring fever. The flowers freshly in bloom and the signs of renewed life all around give a heady sense of happiness.

For the most spectacular shows you’ve got to know where to look because rain—or a lack of it—has a big effect on the number of flowers that appear.

Austin is home to SXSW as the world now knows, but with that fame comes great crowds, long lines, and even longer waits.

Each year scores of students shut the books, shed their clothes, and blow off some steam for spring break. Florida may have hot weather, gorgeous beaches and palm trees but it doesn’t have the lock on spring break partydom. From the lake to the beach to the desert there are plenty of locales that offer just the right combination of … Read More