Why visit Strasbourg? I have dreamed of moving back to France ever since I spent my junior year of college studying abroad in this alluring country. But for years I’ve wondered where in France I would make my nest. Now that I’ve visited Strasbourg, though, I know. I wish I could pack my bags to […]
8 Compelling Reasons to Learn a Foreign Language
April 30, 2018 125 Comments
There are so many reasons to learn a foreign language and zero reasons not to acquire this useful skill. Discover eight reasons why you should learn a foreign language today. This story is brought to you in partnership with Rosetta Stone. 1. Gain a better understanding of other cultures. Language is the key to truly […]
West Wing and Oval Office Tour – Feeling Like a VIP in DC
April 7, 2015 14 Comments
When I learned I could bring a guest with me on my West Wing and Oval Office Tour, I knew right away who to ask: my dad. An invitation to visit the White House enabled me to share a once-in-a-lifetime experience with my ever generous, American history buff dad. Why was I invited for a West Wing and Oval Office tour? […]
Student Volunteer Travel – An Opportunity for Giving & Growth
February 3, 2014 8 Comments
Rather than partying hardy, many high school students are making the world a better place during their school breaks. Student volunteer travel provides young people with the opportunity to journey abroad with other youth and give hands-on help to those in need. The experience can be life-changing for teens, who learn about life in developing […]
Learning How to Be Happy in France
September 6, 2012 26 Comments
I became infatuated with France during a trip to Paris with my family when I was 15. I loved the mellifluous language, the curly-cue architecture, the sophisticated fashion, the delectable pastries. Two years later, however, my parents all but had to push me onto an airplane to spend a month living with a French family. […]
