beyondthestates.co | Site-Wide Activity https://beyondthestates.co/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:17:17 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 ed8cd584bc1e7ade0e2cf4ef2441d195 Sasha Lintner changed their profile picture https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/1081/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 22:01:07 +0000 0 cc1af6ab36a0096bd061f90ded395859 Emily Rascon posted an update https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/1077/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:01:13 +0000 Why eat processed pasta that makes you sick and bloated in the US, when you can just fly to Italy and eat fresh pasta homemade by Italian grandmas? 🍝

]]> 1 502a995fb9be55cda1cd557d6c4f3e3f Victoria Van Wie posted an update: Hi--I have a database question, is there a way to search for […] https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/1074/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:15:12 +0000 Hi–I have a database question, is there a way to search for programs that are only English taught? (I see the English proficiency required delimiter, but that isn’t quite the same thing.) Thanks for any help or advice.

]]> 1 98d81d4e69ac82a5f2835a4a228d981a James Edge posted an update: After 13 years living in Europe, this American sees the U.S. […] https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/1071/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:44:27 +0000 After 13 years living in Europe, this American sees the U.S. totally differently. What are your thoughts on his take?

]]> 0 2fb262cc1a3c7cb22c78e5c5ab53704b Landry Anderson posted an update: I found a program I really am interested in but am so […] https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/1067/ Sat, 11 Oct 2025 04:22:56 +0000 I found a program I really am interested in but am so confused with the application process. Is there a person that can help me with the application process?

]]> 1 407ab8a552937edcba22b8dc70bf1f7b Landry Anderson posted an update: Anyone have information on programs in Spain? Specifically […] https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/1062/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:58:34 +0000 Anyone have information on programs in Spain? Specifically Valencia or Madrid?

]]> 1 02da7f21f7e976a827d45c9dc4c99f83 Tristan Gorski posted an update: New to this site! I have a Junior interested in studied in […] https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/1046/ Sun, 14 Sep 2025 15:36:48 +0000 New to this site! I have a Junior interested in studied in Europe for the cost savings and cultural experience. Where can I see dialogue from parents who have gone before?

]]> 2 7ac60691c82514559d618da361439a8b Kristin Hamaker posted an update: ✨ Big news! ✨ I was just interviewed by CBS News about […] https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/1041/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:48:48 +0000 ✨ Big news! ✨

I was just interviewed by CBS News about getting degrees abroad — and now they want to hear straight from our students!

If you’d like to share a little about your journey — why you chose to study outside the U.S., what it’s been like, and especially how the costs compare — this is a great opportunity to inspire others who are explo…[Read more]

]]> 0 19a04574f63fc961bf46f04dcc9ae9fe Chrissia - Admin posted an update https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/1040/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:42:11 +0000 🎥 Watch our recent webinar with Expatsi!
We teamed up to talk all about getting your degree abroad—from admissions and affordability to visas, housing, and internships. Catch the replay here 👇

]]> 0 36c5c830bd98ff73774caabd30d9945a Julia Sullivan changed their profile picture https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/1039/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:18:21 +0000 0 39c9abb7709c3444d6c201c597e72015 Emily Rascon posted an update https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/1037/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:22:30 +0000 Here are things about Italy that would send most Americans into a coma 🤯 What were your biggest culture shocks when you moved abroad?

]]> 0 f4d661198c8a4c281b37022e0afe874a Chrissia - Admin posted an update https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/1035/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:07:58 +0000 Join Us for an Informational Webinar on the BTS College Tour! ✈️

Want to explore universities in Europe with Beyond the States?
We’re hosting a live informational Zoom session next Monday to walk you through everything you need to know about our upcoming BTS College Tour.

Date: Monday, August 25, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM (Pacific)

📌 Zoom link in t…[Read more]

]]> 1 6aca81c65f1cd54097e32ef7e59c46eb Emily Rascon posted an update https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/1031/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:18:22 +0000 After decades of being one of the only major cities in the world without a proper public transit link to its main airport, Los Angeles just opened the LAX/Metro Transit Center.

And while this is a huge step for the city, it also begs the question… why did it take so long?

In Europe, cities like Paris, Madrid, Berlin, and even smaller ones like P…[Read more]

]]> 0 982af8075fa646895cd3c51ccabc5ff7 Chrissia - Admin posted an update: Join us for an unforgettable 10-day university tour across […] https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/1029/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:09:09 +0000 Join us for an unforgettable 10-day university tour across Europe, designed just for U.S. students thinking about earning a full degree abroad! We’ll visit top English-taught programs at schools like University of Sunderland, Erasmus University College, Leiden, Utrecht, and Anglo-American University. With campus tours, cultural adventures, and h…[Read more]

]]> 1 fbebe7b46004e9e2df6e514ca83528e0 Emily Rascon posted an update https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/1026/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:28:10 +0000 It’s not just the cobblestone streets and café culture: the numbers speak for themselves. Here’s how studying in Europe can save you thousands:

👉 Tuition:
European universities average $7,000–$9,000/year — compared to $35,000+ at U.S. private schools. That’s up to 80% in savings.

👉 Faster Degrees:
Most Bachelor’s = 3 years. Master’s = 1…[Read more]

]]> 0 13a233bb40396bd41853d9d07f2a4329 Emily Rascon posted an update https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/1023/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:46:35 +0000 So… I’m sharing the most unhinged things people said about my move to Europe. I need to know: have you heard crazier? 👀

]]> 0 f656e009821ff1bb3cca7ea0cc159179 Chrissia - Admin posted an update: No SAT? No Problem. Study in Europe Instead! Here’s a l […] https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/1012/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:48:00 +0000 No SAT? No Problem. Study in Europe Instead!

Here’s a little-known secret: many European universities don’t require them at all — and they welcome American students!

From lower tuition to diverse cultures and over 12,000 English-taught programs, Europe might just be the college experience you’ve been looking for.

In our latest article, we brea…[Read more]

]]> 1 18a784aa7637093d1c06c4d7fd96bcdb James Edge posted an update https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/1010/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:42:31 +0000 Top countries for work-life balance? Europe dominates.
The U.S.?
We almost made it… to last place.
Just one more all-nighter and we’ll get there!” 😂

]]> 1 08560c1b0192bc2b310f9dc9be1e13d2 Rita Schaelicke posted an update: Please can anyone show me where the database is and how I can […] https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/1006/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:56:06 +0000 Please can anyone show me where the database is and how I can search it? I can’t see to find it.

]]> 1 d0aae90de68082fa51274eb561ad41bd Rita Schaelicke changed their profile picture https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/1005/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:55:10 +0000 0 c6b84b6690a2cea8ab510c65972e4bc0 Kristin Hamaker posted an update https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/1003/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:51:40 +0000 Hey there!

There is so much happening these days in the world of international higher ed in the EU, and my goal is to keep you posted as I receive news in my inbox each week.

As an advisor here at Beyond the States there is more and more to stay savvy about in Europe, since there is so much shifting taking place that may/can be relevant for…[Read more]

]]> 0 d5e8000d82dd284dbd86922595d9c02b Emily Rascon posted an update: Hey guys! I'll be in Gdansk, which is a super underrated […] https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/1001/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:50:04 +0000 Hey guys! I’ll be in Gdansk, which is a super underrated city in Poland on the Baltic Sea. Is there anything you’d be interested in seeing there? Planning on getting lots of university content and photos of the city in general, so stay tuned 🙂

]]> 0 8c3c6cf083609d41ec96ad4384edc0f6 Kristin Hamaker posted an update https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/997/ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 21:56:47 +0000 Hey gang! One more school to feature from my family’s recent university tour trip in Milan, Italy this spring. This time something wildly different than Cattolica and Bocconi – both also in Milan – but also business and creative-industry aligned – IED Design School. Curious? Head over to the blog to read about our visit! – Also, while I’m her…[Read more]

]]> 0 b9eb4d355a8d6c34189910bf013c38a6 James Edge posted an update https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/994/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:03:23 +0000 Good news — we’ve just rolled out egg-cellent new features across the database to help you crack the cost of living while studying in Europe!

New Features Just Added:
– Real Google Ratings & Reviews for every university
– Up-to-date Housing Cost Info
– Food & Dining Prices (including EGGS!)
– Internet & Phone Pricing
– Local Tra…[Read more]

]]> 1 139ee65078655fa43c6b9911ec76ea23 Chrissia - Admin posted an update https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/993/ Wed, 28 May 2025 15:36:28 +0000 We’re excited to invite you to our next Beyond the States webinar all about taking a Gap Year in Europe.

Whether you’re actively planning a gap year, just starting to explore the idea, or supporting a student who is, this session will give you the clarity and inspiration you need.

📅 When: Tuesday, June 4th
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM EST
💻 Where: Google M…[Read more]

]]> 0 4600455405de2446b1c9e818806908aa Kristin Hamaker posted an update https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/992/ Tue, 27 May 2025 20:50:06 +0000 Okay, still dreaming about our recent trip to Milan 🤌. My own daughter is looking for European bachelor’s programs that will allow her to obtain a broad and solid foundation in business, but also intern with and access the fashion industry. What better place than Milan, Italy? Check out my recent blog post on our visit to Cattolica, one of our…[Read more]

]]> 0 f1f485348d8f63b579deb3fb37964e4b Kristin Hamaker posted an update: Thrilling news to share! 👏 I have been receiving a gush of […] https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/989/ Mon, 19 May 2025 15:55:38 +0000 Thrilling news to share! 👏 I have been receiving a gush of good news from the many students we work with who are pursuing degrees in Europe for this fall 2025. I’d love to give a shout out to our students who were accepted into programs on their Best Fit Lists . Woot-woot! Here’s where some of our students are en route to this fall:

Erasmus…[Read more]

]]> 0 b1117dff6ebba3c05d48990f19d6e6e1 Kristin Hamaker posted an update https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/982/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:04:52 +0000 More instability in the Netherlands, I’m afraid. On April 8, 2025 the Dutch Senate voted to support cutbacks to education and science by €500 million. This is just another layer of strife in this country, where education (including English-taught university programs for international students) has been navigating seismic shifts and government thr…[Read more]

]]> 2 988cfc9676c70e554c09fd65061eaeb0 Eric Manning posted an update: Does anyone know if I can get a part-time job while I’m s […] https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/979/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 22:38:38 +0000 Does anyone know if I can get a part-time job while I’m studying abroad?

]]> 2 2a3b44da2ddd1503bbe08827c23c5cf0 London Loza changed their profile picture https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/962/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:31:15 +0000 0 3a75c242ae02b1e261e2614a4899a8fa Chrissia - Admin posted an update https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/922/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:52:05 +0000 We’re hosting a FREE webinar on Internship Opportunities in Europe, and we’d love for you to join us!
Whether you’re looking to gain international work experience, enhance your resume, or expand your global network, this webinar is packed with valuable insights.

📅 When: Thursday, March 27th
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM EST
📍 Where: Google Meet

Reserve your…[Read more]

]]> 0 6be7f28f7f6ddc093466b440bcb660a2 James Edge posted an update https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/908/ Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:36:44 +0000 Big news out of D.C.—Trump just signed an executive order to start dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. While it’s still unclear how far this will go (Congress would have to approve a full shutdown), it could impact everything from student loans to how U.S. diplomas are recognized abroad.

We wrote a quick breakdown of what this could mea…[Read more]

]]> 0 b2b41fcd66e9dc6db142aa47a729896b James Edge posted an update: 👋 Parents, we’d love to hear from you! 🌍🎓 📌 Click here to s […] https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/904/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:54:02 +0000 👋 Parents, we’d love to hear from you! 🌍🎓

📌 Click here to share your thoughts: https://forms.gle/xjnNAKt4E3NoetxY7

If you’re exploring college options abroad for your student, your insights are incredibly valuable to us. We’re always working to improve our resources, and your feedback helps us do just that!

📢 Take a quick minute to fill out o…[Read more]

]]> 0 a88edf79e513a0519aa71ce93dc0415f Beyond The States posted an update: Would you rather live at home? Or see the […] https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/901/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:55:00 +0000 Would you rather live at home? Or see the world!

https://www.newsweek.com/costs-surge-nearly-half-college-students-opting-live-home-1945800

]]> 0 2147de7988e6301be065ef507e638324 cemariotti@gmail.com changed their profile picture https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/882/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:14:11 +0000 0 8217a9593e09cbb2d40a88eab81e431e James Edge posted an update https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/875/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:12:52 +0000 0 e52f6cd937d63c8a896af6cee9e6877d James Edge created the group The Abroad Squad https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/873/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:23:11 +0000 0 db33f6d235d5795ef91b5be7f4435528 Jaimee Deschamps posted an update: I am extremely excited to announce this Breaking News in […] https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/867/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 03:15:42 +0000 I am extremely excited to announce this Breaking News in Irish Education for the University of Limerick 🍀

A new academic pathway enabling access to University of Limerick for community college students from North America has been launched.

UL has announced the launch of the new Bachelor of Arts (BA) International Advanced Access programme, an…[Read more]

]]> 0 7d5af90db56773cc207eb469e9b4cc23 Chrissia - Admin posted an update https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/864/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:52:42 +0000 📢 Upcoming Live Webinar

Join us on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 11:30 AM EST for an exclusive live webinar with CEFAM International School of Management in Lyon, France! 🇫🇷

CEFAM offers a dual-degree program where students can earn both a French MSc and an American BBA (3 years in France + 1 year in the U.S.) or pursue an American B.A. in…[Read more]

]]> 0 73dc3cff8b0f281cb37c739faa965f7e James Edge posted an update https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/856/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:15:51 +0000 Exciting news to share!

We just launched our first merch store for everyone seeking the American Dream elsewhere! Whether you’re already studying in Europe, planning your journey, or just want to show your support for affordable, global education, we’ve got something for you.

🛍️ What’s in the Shop?
• T-shirts and hoodies to keep you comfy
•…[Read more]

]]> 0 50dccbab2e26652bc6a7d2a814d9fe39 Annabelle Evans's profile was updated https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/855/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:49:13 +0000 0 a78c9f7005ffc10b9d7aced7101a5b5b Chrissia - Admin posted an update https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/854/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:12:47 +0000 📢 Hey Members! Help Us Spread the Word! 🎓

Tomorrow is our FREE webinar: Graduate School Opportunities in Europe, and it’s packed with valuable insights for anyone considering earning a degree abroad.

If you know friends, family, or anyone in your network who might be interested in studying in Europe, invite them to join!

📅 When: Tomorrow, T…[Read more]

]]> 0 644d9a71376c88c15f1e902837224067 Jaimee Deschamps posted an update: 🚨 Exciting Webinar Alert! 🚨 Join me on Thursday, January […] https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/851/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 04:02:34 +0000 🚨 Exciting Webinar Alert! 🚨

Join me on Thursday, January 23rd, at 6:30 PM EST for an evening session on Graduate School Opportunities in Europe.

During this webinar, we’ll explore the many benefits of studying in Europe, including unique cultural experiences, affordable tuition, and access to top-tier education. We’ll discuss popular Eur…[Read more]

]]> 0 3c8e41ad594c9286fc0099c64e9e8bc0 Kristin Hamaker posted an update: One of the regular questions I get as an advisor over here at […] https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/846/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:56:27 +0000 One of the regular questions I get as an advisor over here at BTS is, unsurprisingly, around financial aid for US students in Europe. Yes, there are quite a number of schools in the EU that have a federal ID number, and work with FAFSA. (You can apply this filter in our database.) But this might mean that they accept federal loans, and/or accept…[Read more]

]]> 1 ed3212367e52cf84721b8e486b4cc84b James Edge posted an update https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/843/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:22:13 +0000 We’re excited to introduce our LGBTQIA+ Members Hub—a dedicated space for students seeking LGBTQ+ friendly universities, safe cities, scholarships, and legal rights across Europe!

Check it out – https://beyondthestates.com/lgbtqia-student-resource-hub/

Let us know if there’s anything else we should add or if it would be helpful for us to cre…[Read more]

]]> 0 c7e68297f2ab428d18f9163da3df04a0 j w posted an update: I cant see anything I added to my favourites. I cant search […] https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/840/ Fri, 03 Jan 2025 09:54:09 +0000 I cant see anything I added to my favourites. I cant search the database. I dont know if this is a technical glitch. Though it was very slow, I could do these yesterday.

]]> 1 f94075534739228b9659f4c43989e139 James Edge posted an update https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/839/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 16:42:18 +0000 🌍🎓 Got Questions About Getting Your Degree Abroad? 🎓🌍

@kristin is hosting a Q&A session to help you with all things abroad! Whether you’re curious about application processes, university choices, scholarships, or what life is like as an international student, now is your chance to get your burning questions answered!

👉 Drop your questions r…[Read more]

]]> 1 b29f23462ca4bf24c646c315d3aed054 Jaimee Deschamps posted an update: Hey BTS Community! Happy New Year to all! I wanted to inform […] https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/836/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 11:29:18 +0000 Hey BTS Community! Happy New Year to all!

I wanted to inform you all of a a new law that is now in effect for tourists entering Spain 🌍✈️

As of December 2024, Spain has implemented a new requirement for all tourists aged 14+ to provide personal details when booking accommodations/entering the country.

When booking accommodations like hotels or…[Read more]

]]> 0 fb16cc6d3a9c012c5637b1339db7892d Kristin Hamaker posted an update: Hey BTS Family! It's a busy time for many of our students […] https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/832/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:19:18 +0000 Hey BTS Family!

It’s a busy time for many of our students (and families) – many are hustling, getting down to business, and currently applying – some have already learned of acceptance for the fall of 2025. 🥳

Thrilled to say that students we advise have *just* learned of their acceptance into these schools in Europe:

*Toulouse Business School…[Read more]

]]> 0 56cdf6546443e333408619eb2434a41f Jaimee Deschamps posted an update: Attention Students and Families Planning to Tour Schools in […] https://beyondthestates.co/activity/p/831/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 02:24:42 +0000 Attention Students and Families Planning to Tour Schools in Europe and the UK in 2025! 🌍✈️

Starting in 2025, new travel requirements will apply for visiting Europe and the UK. If you’re planning to tour schools, it’s essential to apply for travel authorizations in advance!

The EU ETIAS visa still does not have a concrete launch date, although…[Read more]

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