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Global Travel Preparation: Homesickness

Denisse Romero — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:46:26 +0000

Just like the first time you stayed at your grandparents or went off to summer camp, being away from a familiar environment, even if it’s for a fairly short time, can bring on separation anxiety. While you may be very excited about living, studying or working overseas, be aware that homesickness affects adults as [...]

Study in Rome at John Cabot University

Denisse Romero — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:58:40 +0000

Imagine attending United Nations conferences as part of your political science student group, visiting centuries-old churches as part of your art classes, or touring the Pantheon to complement your history lessons. Imagine meeting students from all over the world who share your passion for learning, exploring and immersing in the Italian culture. Imagine spending [...]

Finding the Best Package Deal

Denisse Romero — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 03:09:27 +0000

There are a range of package deal holidays online and finding the best one for yourself is all about searching through the numerous options available. It should be possible to get a good deal on these, after all, that is what they were created for, as well as convenience: to allow you to consolidate [...]

Hidden Holiday Locations in the UK

Denisse Romero — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 03:04:41 +0000

With more and more people choosing to holiday in the UK right now, there is certainly no shortage of spectacular destinations to visit. Devon and Cornwall have always been popular, as has the South Coast and it is easy to see why as these and other hotspots, combine beautiful scenery with a warm, friendly [...]

Winter Getaway Guide

Denisse Romero — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:44:15 +0000

When temperatures plummet, it’s natural that our thoughts should turn to making a brief getaway. But where to go? It all depends, of course, on the type of break you’re looking for. If the cold temperatures and grey skies have you yearning for an opportunity to laze on a beach or take a dip [...]

Finding the Right Family Holiday in the UK

Denisse Romero — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:19:49 +0000

The more members a family has, the trickier it can be to work out where to go on holiday. Different age groups want different things and what appeals to a toddler isn’t going to be anything that a 10 year old or a teenager wants to do. So, as with most things in life, [...]

Top 5 Cruise Locations

Denisse Romero — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:29:55 +0000

Cruising is now an extremely popular form of holiday. There is so much to do on the modern day cruise ship and there is entertainment provided for all age groups. Every wish is catered for and on top of it all, you get to visit some of the most stunning places in the world. [...]

Virtual MBA Internship Worldwide

Denisse Romero — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:14:09 +0000

Lifebushido is looking for the top global MBA and undergraduates who want to jump-start their career and focus their talents on creating the world’s best Virtual Internship for entrepreneurs. Interns will develop a microventure from a business plan to a revenue-generator within 10 weeks, with less than 100 hours of effort. The Lifebushido Virtual Internship [...]

Notre Dame Online: A Conflict Management Experience

Denisse Romero — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 21:10:00 +0000

By Denisse Romero

A couple of months ago I was given the opportunity to audit a business course offered by Notre Dame Online, the online branch of the University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business. Notre Dame Online offers a few Executive Certificates including Certificates in Business Administration, Leadership and Management, and Negotiation. [...]

American Universities in Europe

Denisse Romero — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:10:04 +0000

The American higher education system has many advantages – a flexible curriculum, a variety of courses, transfer choices, study abroad opportunities and more. But for some American and International students, the dream of studying in Europe is just as strong as their desire to obtain an American degree. Some students may wish to [...]