Study abroad tips that actually land.
Plan your semester with real budgets, visa checklists, and weekend itineraries from students already on the ground. No fluff—just the guidance you need to settle in fast.
Find the right city for your semester
Filter by region and budget to see where students are thriving right now—complete with on-the-ground highlights.
Imperial palaces, alpine scenery, and a rich cultural history.
Medieval towns, EU policy hubs, and world-famous chocolate.
Iconic landmarks, world-class art, and a legendary culinary scene.
Fire, ice, glaciers, and sustainability labs in one tiny island nation.
Ancient history, coastlines, and a passionate food culture.
Fjords, northern lights, and open-air culture year-round.
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Take the 90-second destination quiz. We factor in your budget, language goals, and academic priorities to surface the top matches.
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Budgets, step-by-step itineraries, and cultural context pulled directly from students already living overseas.
Turn scattered tasks into a steady plan
Interactive calculators, checklists, and templates that keep budgets, paperwork, and packing on track.
Semester budget calculator
Plan monthly rent, transport, and weekend travel with live exchange rates.
Open tool →Weekend trip planner
48-hour itineraries with train times, estimated costs, and reservation reminders.
Open tool →Scholarship tracker
Curated grants and stipends for U.S., Canadian, and EU programs—updated monthly.
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150+ contributors across 32 cities keep our intel current—from visa appointments to late-night study cafés.
Leila O.
NYU Florence • Spring '24
“Every city guide held up. Found housing in Trastevere, saved €300 on flights, and skipped the tourist gelato traps.”
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UCLA Exchange • Tokyo
“The budgeting tools made yen conversions painless. Weekend itineraries were so clear I barely had to plan.”
Maya P.
McGill Abroad • Paris
“Study Abroad Tips feels like chatting with an older sibling who already figured the semester out.”
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