The main building on the Cardiff University campus.

Planned by Julius Caesar and dedicated in 13 BC by Emperor Augustus

In order to go abroad you need a passport and in most cases a visa. "These are your responsibilities," Berry said.

Students must also remember to check their American mindsets when they get their visa stamped. They must understand the cultural mores in their host country.

"If you're in a conservative Arab-speaking country," Berry said, "don't walk around like a hoochie-mama. Use your common sense. Represent Northeastern well."

Four political science internships are available for students who want to help represent in foreign governments: in Dublin with the Irish Parliament, in Leuven (Belgium) with the European Union Parliament, in London with British Parliament, and in Canberra with the Australian Parliament.

"Even though these are political science focused -- like, working with the government -- they are open to all majors," Berry said. "For example, if you focus on woman's issues, they'll work with you to put you with someone to help you further that goal."

Experiential research with a hands-on humanitarian focus is available, too. This includes a placement in Ho Chi Minh City, in Vietnam.

Also new this year is a faculty-led "dialogue" program, which entails earning class credits, in Cuba and in India.

Choosing the right luggage to take is key for packing for study abroad and traveling once you arrive.

MS348 Writing in Greece: Travel Writing Forms Acropolis visit with Dr Angelo Papadopoulos

I liked the shutters of this closed up shop on the Ponte Vecchio

Steph waiting with baited breath for dinner

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Students and faculty traveled to Ethiopia over spring break for a blend of cultural and academic experiences in the East African nation. There, they visited historic locations and met with high-level officials at the U.S. Embassy, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Oxfam, and the African Union.