Having the opportunity to study abroad or travel as a student can be very exciting. For many students it is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Most universities offer study abroad programs or exchange programs that give students the opportunity to travel, learn a new culture and language. While everyone has their dream destination in mind when they want to travel, there are some places that are better for students because they can experience the culture in its entirety.
Italy is always one of the best options for most students, but where in Italy? Well, the Bay of Naples has great potential for students abroad. If you want an authentic Italian lifestyle and culture, you may want to stay in a less-traveled city than places like Rome, Naples, and Sorrento. Castellammare di Stabia, Italy, is a great city to visit. The Vesuvian Institute offers rooms and authentic Italian food, so if you want to immerse yourself in culture as a student; is the place to be. For those who like history, while in the Bay of Naples, they must visit Pompeii and Herculaneum, cities that were destroyed but perfectly persevered in the eruption of Vesuvius. If you want to go shopping and experience some sights, wait for a ferry and head to Capri. The island of Capri has tons of Italian shopping, spectacular views, and its own history.
Visiting Australia is fun no matter where you stay. Students can explore the forests of Tasmania or enjoy the urban area of Sydney. Australians like to have fun and love adventure, so there are all kinds of things you can do, like bungee jumping, skydiving, and surfing. For those who like marine biology or the ocean, Australia is a perfect place to explore the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Queensland, the island in the northeast of the country.
Switzerland is ideal for student travel or study abroad. By train, you can travel around Switzerland in about 3 hours and are surrounded by Germany, France, and Italy. Cultures collide in different cities of the country. So if you want to experience 4 different cultures, you can do it in Switzerland. A city can only speak German, then an hour on the train; you are in a city that only speaks french. For those who are interested in anthropology, come observe the different cultures and learn more about the life of the multicultural people of Switzerland.
Whether you’re traveling as a study abroad student or just on vacation during the summer, you can probably find your paradise abroad. However, you might feel like you can’t travel during the summer because you need to take classes, you can always take your classes online. Or, move abroad and get your degree online. Regardless of how you decide to take classes, you should consider traveling. Find out what each city and country has to offer you and what you would like to learn. There are so many things we can learn by traveling and I think everyone should do it at least once in their life.