Picture this: breakfast overlooking the Mediterranean before your morning lecture, weekend trips to a new country instead of the library, and a passport full of stamps by the time finals roll around. Studying abroad can feel like a huge leap — but at SBCC, it's a leap thousands of students have taken since 1973. Here's what's actually true (and exciting) about homesickness, housing, language barriers, cost, credits, and everything else standing between you and your next great

Homesickness is something most of us experience, yet few talk about openly. In this post, I will be sharing some tips and personal experiences that have helped me as an international student adjust and make my new surroundings feel a little more like home.