My name is Nate Nault, and I'm the creator of The Study Abroad Blog. My Study Abroad journey began during my junior year of college when I went abroad for the entire academic year in St. Andrews, Scotland. I was able to take some of the most interesting classes on subjects not offered at my school in the U.S., travel all over Europe (11 cities/countries), and golf just about every day of the week. I always tell people that during that year, I lived the dream. I'm fortunate enough to be studying abroad again this year in Beijing, China through an intensive Chinese language program. I chose to continue studying abroad not only because I think it's the ultimate opportunity to see the world while still learning practical skills, but also because I believe at age 22 it's hard to know what you want to do in this world if you've never seen it.
It’s been over 2 years since I first left for St. Andrews, and now The Study Abroad Blog has become a popular resource for answering student’s questions and providing information via my (and other student's) study abroad stories. Like I say in my posts, studying abroad provides students with the ultimate opportunity to experience the world. Travel, see new places, meet people from all over the world, experience new cultures, and yes, take some classes and learn stuff. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You realistically only get one chance to do this, so let’s make the most of it.