Monthly Archive: May, 2012

What can “100” mean, besides just another post?

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Being that this is my 100th post on this blog (with the hope of many more milestone numbers ahead!), I thought it would be appropriate to highlight a project called “100 People: A World… Continue reading

Registration for international National Model United Nations conferences opens at midnight!

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Chances are you have heard about the National Model United Nations conferences before. Whether it be from a previous post in this blog (https://williampennuniversitystudyabroad.wordpress.com/2012/04/03/a-global-perspective-the-national-model-united-nations-conference-in-new-york-city/), your school’s involvement, or from a film – knowledge… Continue reading

Facebook Travel Don’ts

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We’ve all heard that you need to be smart when using social media – such as Twitter and Facebook – particularly when you are looking for a new job. But what about being… Continue reading

Skipping lunch to help someone else

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Every now and then groups in the United States begin projects such as “skip your daily Starbucks coffee for a week and donate that money to someone in need instead.” The Inter-Press Service… Continue reading

Not just weird foods – weird restaurants too!

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There are many “weird food” stories and shows available to watch – but BBC recently shared an article where it highlighted weird restaurants around the world. While this may deter some people from… Continue reading

Is it “color” or “colour?”

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Even though English is one of the most commonly spoken languages in the world, the way its words are spelt can vary depending on whether British English or American English rules are being… Continue reading

Traveling with kids? Sorry, you can’t board early.

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United Airlines recently – and quietly – joined other airlines such as American Airlines and US Airways in dropping early boarding for people with small children. Previously, this group of travelers was invited… Continue reading

Fellow Traveler Spotlight: “Worst Mistake Ever”

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I recently stumbled upon a traveler’s horror story – which is one that every person who goes abroad fears. The loss or lack of possession of a photo identification or passport. While we… Continue reading

Partnerships between colleges and countries lead to more international and study abroad students

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There has been a number of effects felt in the Oskaloosa, Iowa area made possible through the partnership that William Penn University made with the Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Education of Kibungo (INATEK) in 2008. To name… Continue reading

Make Life Count Because…

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