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Dave Harriman

Dave Harriman, SHRM-CP, has a background in human resources, anthropology, and international education. His experience teaching English abroad during a gap year as an undergraduate student in Spain ignited his passion and advocacy for student travel. As a human resources professional, Dave is interested in helping students prepare for future career growth, and for helping facilitate social & cultural inclusion in the workplace.

Studying abroad in Sweden
Study Abroad

If you’ve thought about studying abroad, you can probably relate to feeling overwhelmed with trying to sort through all the information available. From learning about how to apply to various programs to what to expect from your experience overall, there’s a lot. Because so much of the information on the

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Study Abroad

Spain has become a popular study destination, hosting about 9% of all American students abroad. There are many reasons why Spain is an attractive choice: it has a vibrant culture, rich history, great food, beautiful beaches, and exciting cities. If you’re a student who is considering spending a semester or year in

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Study Abroad

You don’t have necessarily travel out of the country to have an international experience for you and your family and learn more about the world and other cultures. Hosting an exchange student is a great way to bring another country and culture into your home, and there are many benefits

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Study Abroad

With limited space available, one of the most challenging aspects of study abroad planning is figuring out what items to bring from home. For students who haven’t traveled out of the country before, especially on their own, it can be difficult to tell what they will need once they land

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Study Abroad

So you’ve reached the end of your time studying abroad, and are getting ready to go home. You’ve been homesick at many points while you’ve been away, and despite having a wonderful time, you’re beyond excited to go back to the comforts of your home and share all your travel stories

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Education, News

One of the most difficult decisions a college student must make is what degree to pursue. With the rising cost of tuition and increase in student loans, many students feel the pressure to select a major that will make this financial investment pay off after graduation. Once a student has

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Students

With the many costs associated with getting through college, it might sound difficult—if not impossible—to put money away in savings as an already “broke college student.” However, a little bit of creativity and willingness to cut back on current expenses can certainly make a big difference in the long run.

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Study Abroad

Studying abroad is a chance to get out in the world, discover new things, and experience new cultures. While more students than ever are seeking out these travel opportunities, many aren’t prepared to be immersed in another culture and can have negative emotional reactions toward the host country and community once

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Financial Aid, Tuition

So you’ve been accepted to a college or university, you’ve completed and filed the FAFSA, and now you’re looking at your financial aid package and trying to figure out the best decisions to make in order to fund your education. You’ve determined that you’ll need to take out student loans

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Study Abroad

Traveling as a student, whether through a study abroad program, independently over the summer or during a gap year, can be advantageous in many ways and a way to deepen the college experience. The main setback to traveling during college, however, is often finances. Traveling can be quite expensive, and

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Financial Aid, Tuition

College can be a financially difficult time for many students. At the same time students are establishing their independence, they’re dealing with many new and challenging financial issues. It can often be overwhelming to stay organized and ahead of the game. To help you in your research, this article will provide useful

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Study Abroad

Studying abroad is a chance to develop crucial skills that can prepare you for your career down the road. Upon returning home from a semester or year overseas, it can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint how to use your international experience as a selling point on your resume or in a job

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Study Abroad

It’s easy to be attracted to the idea of studying abroad. If you’re the adventurous type, chances are you’ve already given it some thought. But when it comes down to the fine details of making the experience a reality, you’re likely to come across a large amount of information to sort through.

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Education, News

Getting into graduate school is a lot of work — finding a program that fits your interests and goals, applications, the GRE exam, letters of intent, coordinating recommendation letters. If you’ve determined that going to graduate school makes sense for your future career, this article will highlight eight ways you can

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