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Travel Insurance for Students Studying Abroad (2026)

Travel Insurance for Students Studying Abroad (2026)

Travel insurance for students studying abroad is the thing almost everyone puts off until the last minute, buys in a panic the night before their flight, or skips entirely because they assume their university covers them. Most of the time, none of those approaches work out well. I have been living abroad for years…
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31 Insanely Good Reasons to Study Abroad in College

31 Insanely Good Reasons to Study Abroad in College

Thinking about studying abroad? Here are 31 insanely good reasons to study abroad in college! If you’re on the fence about whether to study abroad, this post is for you. I’m sharing ALL OF THE REASONS studying abroad will genuinely change your life. I know firsthand how intimidating the decision can be – trust…
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Pre Study Abroad Jitters? How to Tame them?

Pre Study Abroad Jitters? How to Tame them?

As summer comes to end, your study abroad journey might be coming closer and closer. The nerves are probably starting to kick in and your getting really antsy about what to pack and what countries you want to visit. Pre Study Abroad Jitters are real, and it’s totally ok. Before I went abroad I…
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What They Don’t Tell You Before Studying Abroad

What They Don’t Tell You Before Studying Abroad

WHAT THEY DON’T TELL YOU BEFORE STUDYING ABROAD Before I went abroad I feel like all I heard about actually going abroad was all all the glamour and glory. But the thing people don’t talk about are the hardships that come along with studying abroad. Don’t get me wrong, the good totally outweighs the…
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Things to Ask For Before Studying Abroad

Things to Ask For Before Studying Abroad

I officially finished my semester in Rome and I’d like to consider myself now as a professional study abroad student. I wanted to I officially finished my semester in Rome and I’d like to consider myself now as a professional study abroad student. I wanted to create a list of things to ask for…
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Why You Should Study Abroad

Why You Should Study Abroad

REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD STUDY ABROAD I just got back from my own study abroad experience and it was definitely one of the most eye-opening experiences I’ve ever had. I never realized how much personal growth comes with studying abroad until I had the opportunity to go myself. Which I know sounds extremely cliche,…
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A List of Goals for Studying Abroad

A List of Goals for Studying Abroad

Goals for studying Abroad in Rome I just found out that I got into the Rome program I applied to and decided I wanted to make a list of my goals for studying abroad. I’m super excited with what opportunities I’ll get to have and how much growth I’ll get to experience as a…
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Hey there, I'm Angelique!

I'm a Filipina-American, Chicago native living abroad and running my online design agency from Chiang Mai, Thailand. Over a decade of traveling in, and yes, I still pinch myself. With family split between the US, UK, and SE Asia, travel has always been part of my story. This blog is where I share the honest side of living and traveling abroad, the places I explore, my best study abroad tips from personal experience,  and the little hacks that make this life actually work. Glad you're here, friend!

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