Foreign Money Matters – Brazil
The 2016 Summer Olympics are in Rio, Brazil. Travelers all over the world are planning to get in on the excitement. Planning on being where the action is? You’ll need to get “Real” (BRL) with your...
View ArticleShootings in Laos: Heads Up!
If you are studying abroad in Laos or are traveling in the area, be careful and take caution. A number of shootings have been reported in Laos’ most popular tourist areas. The US Department of State...
View ArticleWhen in Rio, Speak as the Brazilians Do
The 2016 Olympic Games will take place in Rio this summer, which means there will be plenty of opportunities for traveling students to watch events, like ginástica, tiro com arco and voleibol. That’s...
View ArticleWhat OSAC Can Do for You
The Summer Olympics in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil are coming up. Student excitement is escalating in anticipation, simultaneously citizens in Rio are demonstrating against the government. Americans should...
View ArticleVoting Abroad
Like studying abroad, voting is an invaluable learning experience. If you’re a student planning on being abroad in November, you have a right to vote on or before Election Day. All you have to do is...
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April 14th – Concert for a ClearCause
The U.S. Department of State has issued a worldwide caution because of terrorist attacks in the USA, Paris, Brussels and other countries. Can you depart smart? Do you have an action plan? The Minnesota...
View ArticleEmergency Numbers Abroad
Traveling abroad is an exotic enticement, many tourists go without considering what to do if something happens. If you do not know the emergency service numbers, or even how to ask for help, you could...
View ArticleMaking Student Safety the Gold Standard
Student safety should be a priority for schools and countries all over the world. University of Salford, United Kingdom is stepping it up. Salford just announced the launch of their new “gold standard...
View ArticleLanguage Barriers – Google Translate to the Rescue
Going abroad can be an amazing experience, especially if you speak the native language. Google translate is a good smartphone app to use. Available on both android and IOS operating systems at no...
View ArticleClearCause is Now Depart Smart
ClearCause announces it will be named Depart Smart, effective immediately. The name Depart Smart is strategically aligned with this nonprofit’s charitable work. Depart Smart is the trusted third-party,...
View ArticleDiner en Blanc to Benefit Depart Smart
Polo for Philanthropy, a local nonprofit who benefits charitable organizations through equine related events is hosting Diner en Blanc benefiting Depart Smart, a Minnesota nonprofit dedicated to safe...
View ArticleStudent Loans and College Student Deaths
When a student goes abroad, the last thing a parent wants to think about is worst-case scenarios. But the fact of the matter is worst-case scenarios do happen. Students do encounter accidents and...
View ArticleHurricane 74 mph winds
Good weather inspires travel. Many students time their adventures abroad to enjoy sun and free time during the summer. Summer in America is winter abroad in some parts of the world. Summer season...
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Travel Safety Series: Spotlight on Women
Written by: Carrie Knori Pasquarello, CEO Global Secure Resources Inc. and Jennifer Surface, Founder and Principal, Vantage Intelligence American women are increasingly traveling all corners of the...
View ArticleDepart Smart – 2016 Minnesota Cup Semifinalist
Depart Smart is announced as a semifinalist in the 2016 Minnesota Cup competition. “Minnesota Cup” is a very prestigious competition of entrepreneurs who have a breakthrough idea and mean business....
View ArticleWhat does Brexit have to do with me?
As of June 23, the people of Britain have opted for a Brexit from the European Union. This means a lot for the local populace and the global market. It is also meaningful to travelers. Here how it...
View ArticleStudy Abroad Smarter – Think About the Unthinkable
Every student going abroad anticipates having an enriching experience in another country. They should also have a plan in place if suddenly their lives are at risk. On the evening of Nov. 13, the world...
View ArticleEmergency Loans Abroad
Traveling comes with its own set of risks, and unfortunately, things can go from bad to worse pretty quickly. If you’re in the middle of a national crisis overseas, that can be stressful enough, but...
View ArticleTitle IX Abroad
Laws exist to safeguard students and their education. Females are particularly vulnerable to sexual harassment and assault. You may be familiar with Title IX: “No person in the United States shall, on...
View ArticleThink before you drink!
Beau Solomon was a 19-year-old sophomore, heading out to study at John Cabot University, when he vanished hours after arriving in Rome. He was last seen at 1 a.m. on Friday, June 3 at a local pub....
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