Study Abroad Recap

Instead of staying trapped in a classroom for hours on end each day, students have increasingly begun enrolling in available study abroad programs and booking flights to other countries to get an education in a more hands-on way. 

So, what are the benefits that come with studying abroad? 

Studying abroad is a great way to become acquainted with the different cultures that are out there, which is seen as a valuable quality to employers, according to Tony Overmyer, director of sales and marketing at the Lebermuth Company.

Overmyer said that a willingness to experience new things and go out and learn about different parts of the world is an impressive feature that is sought out by employers.

The experience of studying abroad can also serve as a standout aspect of résumés, helping to attract the attention of employers when job searching.

Steve Tadd, former marketing director at Nautic Global Group, said that having an interesting and unique experience to talk about in an interview plays a very important part of getting hired.

Studying abroad can also teach participants about themselves and help them to grow and mature as adults. 

Study Abroad Preview

The education of students everywhere is no longer being confined to the traditional classroom setting. In fact, there are barely any boundaries to what and where students can learn anymore. Thousands of students are taking the opportunity to explore the world around them while still earning college credits through study abroad programs. 

It is said that there are many reasons to study abroad. So what are they? Does studying abroad make a person more marketable to employers when he or she begins job searching? Traveling the world must be more educational than being strictly academic. What things can students be taught outside of just their classes while exploring a foreign country?

Studying abroad is a rapidly increasing practice of students all over the world. So the remaining question is this: what are these students getting out of this experience and how will it continue to benefit them in the long run? 

What Just Happened?

This episode of Gossip Girl follows the stars of the Upper East Side through several very eventful and drama-filled days. 

The van der Woodsen and Bass family, newly joined as one, host a housewarming party to help the press see Bart Bass's "family man" side. Unfortunately, Serena blows up on her mother, revenge for the 17 years she left Serena and her brother Eric to fend for themselves. Don't worry, the media got it all on tape.

Chuck Bass and Blair Waldorf try to get back at Vanessa, Dan Humphrey's best friend, for the wrongs they believe she's done to them. 

Blair bets Chuck that he can't seduce Vanessa, but get jealous when he almost succeeds. She calls off the bet and tries to get Chuck for herself. Surprisingly, Chuck turns her down. 

Nate Archibald and Dan have recently gotten pretty close. But apparently not close enough for Nate to admit that and that he is on his own, living in an unfurnished house after his family lost all their money. 

Dan accidentally discovers the secret and embarrasses Nate by telling him so. However, Dan eventually convinces Nate to crash at his place.

What drama will Gossip Girl bring next?

#GossipGirlDrama

Gossip Girl is the source for all the latest scandalous information about Manhattan's elite. 

Serena van der Woodsen, Blair Waldorf, Chuck Bass, Nate Archibald, and Dan Humphrey live a lifestyle that most people would die to have; they have everything they could ever dream of and more. Unfortunately for them, this also includes drama. 

The show is abundant in awkward, romantic, tense, and all around unimaginable situations— perfect for someone who needs their daily dose of “outrageous.” 

Follow the most popular teens in the Upper East Side through their typical days, almost experiencing the interesting, unpredictable lives they live. 

For those of you wishing you had all the celebrity and fortune of Manhattan’s elite, you may want to reconsider.