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Alexander Holden. A new perspective is just an experience away. Learning Abroad with University of Utah! Oslo, Norway Edition.

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My 2016 South Korea Learning Abroad Experience was AMAZING!!! 

I got to learn about so much culture, and I absolutely love Korean culture. I made so many friends from a two week trip! Memories made for life, all while going to school & getting credit! 

Will be back SOON

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Share your experiences with me!! 

Post, Snap, Hashtag, Watch, Tag, ALL OF IT :) 

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APPS-olute must have’s for ALL adventures

*Please click the link on all the bolded words for extra info!*

There are apps for almost literally everything!! Here are some of my fundamental favorites!! 

Uber/Lift: Perfect way to get around. Always best to have both, as prices constantly change! They both offer amazing deals and coupons! 

IN FACT get $20 in uber credit when you use: alexh18560ue promo code! 

ALSO, get $20 of Lyft credit when you use: ALEX735583 promo code!

Pro-Tip: Lyft offers a loyalty program for Skymiles members. Earn one mile per dollar spent, and 3 miles for any trips to an airport. 

Delta: Perfect way to book trips, store credit cards, and boarding info..even your boarding pass is on the app! 

Gogo Entertainment!: This app is used in conjunction with ALL Delta Flights!! Free movies, music, and television shows while on all Delta Flights on your iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Mac. 

Apple Apps!: 

Apple Maps: best way to get around. Save hotels, events, and cafes!! 

Apple Clock: great way to see different time zones, set alarms, and stay up to date on you calendar! 

Apple Wallet: this app will keep you with funds at all time! it can store passes from hotels, flights, and even save credit cards with ApplePay

AirBNB: Good way to book accommodations for trips! Easy interface, great security, and a low price. They offer stays throughout the world!! The app is so easy to use, and quick to get yourself booked when traveling! 

Hungry? Watcha’ lookin’ for??

These apps are great to find anything from Cafe’s to bars to tiny hole-in-the wall joints!! Nobody likes to be “hangry”, especially while on VACAY!

All apps use GPS and Maps to find close restaurants near you! There are so many options, from lower prices - delivery! I LOVE 2017! 

Check ‘em out here: 

Yelp Eat24 

Discover New

Foursquare

Where to Eat?

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Airport? Aghh, the airport...

Airports are always fun...once you take off!! Heres some tips, tricks, and some super-secret-awesome-fun-time knowledge that’ll make your trip 10x better and make you look a bit cooler to other travelers! 

Traffic, traffic, traffic, TRAFFIC, Traffic. & then Traffic. 

Ok, I know everyone’s father says this! BUT, always make sure to get to the airport 6 days before your flight! (kidding) but depending on the flight, a good 3 hours never hurt anybody! 

Make sure to know the local traffic patterns (rush hour? ghost land?)

Airports drop-off’s are always busy, so make sure to not get ran over by  taxis, minivans, and also Paul Blart clones roaming the perimeters. 

Self Check-in??? UH YA

Lines are stupid and so is checking in at the counter?? Being relaxed through the airport is good for the mind, the body, and the soul. Remember, you HAVE to options, so here are some tips to cut some time at the lines!!

#1 Use Self Checkin! 20 kiosks tend to get people going much quicker! 

Fast, convenient, and does everything a human could do.. duh its 2017

Use a credit card to identify yourself and your itinerary.

Print boarding pass, and head off through security.......oh boy, security..

**PRO TIP Y’ALL: You can check in bags from self check-in.. boom, mind blown! But its true! The kiosk will print off the tag for you, and you drop it off at security. That 30 person long line??? Hashtag SKIPPED! **

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“If traveling was free, you’d never see me again”

There are SO many ways to get you 30,000 miles above the ground and thousands of miles away from home!  

Skymiles? Skymiles. 

There are many free frequent flyer programs that give you points that you can use on flights, vacation deals, and hotels! 

Delta Skymiles

JetBlue TruBlue 

American Airlines AAdvantage 

How’s your credit?

Many credit card companies (banks & credit unions also, you just gotta ask!) give discounts and credits towards hotels, rent-a-cars, and actives such as DisneyLand! 

You're spending the cash-mula anyways, you might as well get some rewards out of it!!

Here are a few benefits for the savvy cardholders:

Get one mile per dollar spent during the month.

Receive discounts and cashback! 

Free checked bags! ($50 value).

**PRO TIP: Also remember that most companies require you to “activate” the benefits, they aren't always automatically given! :) **