University – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingAugust 5, 2014August 7, 2014

Your First Two Months Will Define Your Study Abroad Experience

I remember the surreal exhilaration as I took that first step onto Danish soil. Even as a veteran traveler I still couldn't help but feel a bit like Neil Armstrong as he stepped out from the Lunar La…

BackpackingJanuary 7, 2014January 7, 2014

Men, It Is Long Past Time to Study Abroad

Despite these massive surges in the number of students studying abroad, it turns out the majority of western exchange students are women. This has left educators and study abroad students alike asking themselves, "Wh…

BackpackingOctober 4, 2013

Two Years Away – My First Visit Back to Arizona

With my Master's thesis handed in and the clock ticking down on my time as a student, I finally set aside the funds to return to Arizona. It seemed like a perfect opportunity. My schedule was largely open, consumed on…

BackpackingNovember 30, 2011July 26, 2013

The Incredible Power of Social Networks Illustrated By Studying, Living and Travelling Abroad

Housing in Copenhagen When I signed the agreement and notified the University of Copenhagen that I was headed to Denmark I assumed I'd face a lot of challenges upon arrival. Things like visa issues, language barr…

EuropeAugust 18, 2011

Five Major Differences Between Long-Term and Short-Term Study Abroad Programs

It sounds simple but if you're like me, you probably view all study abroad programs as essentially the same, and you probably view most international students similarly as a result. Hold your horses! The two are actu…

BackpackingAugust 2, 2011August 3, 2011

Moving to Study and Live Abroad: Why I Chose Europe for My Masters Degree

If everything goes according to plan with my Visa and class registration I'll be starting my two year Masters in Communication and Cognition at the University of Copenhagen in just under a Month. Eager to get settled and begin the culture shock process I jumped the Atlantic and came over a bit ea…

Human InteractionsAugust 27, 2010August 27, 2010

The Coming Storm: Digital Natives Will Redefine the Nature of Learning and the Future Course of Institutions

The following is a re-production of a document I've assembled with my team as part of FusionVirtual's ongoing push to revolutionize online education. You can view the whitepaper in .pdf format HERE. I value your feedb…

Human InteractionsApril 21, 2009April 14, 2011

How Would The Modern University Educate Plato?

Since the late 1770s education has made significant advances. Matching the revolutionary changes that occurred as a result of the Industrial Revolution, education for the masses has become commonplace in industrialize…

Human InteractionsAugust 29, 2008April 14, 2011

Educating Millennials – Part II

Listen to this post: Blog Audio: Educating Millennials P2 This post is a follow up to my original post: Educating Millennials - Why We're Doing It Wrong Since it was posted Part I has received nearly 22,000 …

Human InteractionsAugust 19, 2008July 15, 2014

Educating Millennials – Why We’re Doing it Wrong

Listen to this post: Audio: Educating Millennials, We are Doing it Wrong An educated populace is the cornerstone o…