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Why Now is the Best Time of Your Life to Travel

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Tufts chapter.

 

Have the urge to see more of the world? To spend a week, maybe two (or four) immersed in another culture? For collegiettes who are craving a global getaway these college years are the perfect time to do so. It may seem that we have a lot to deal with as college students (homework, extracurriculars, internships, etc.), but now is probably the most worry-free we will ever be. So if you need a little extra motivation (or some great persuasive argument points), we’ve got you covered with the points listed below.

 

1. I do not have a fulltime job yet, a mortgage to pay off, or other people to take care of.

 

2. It’s cheaper now to travel with all the amazing airfare deals.

 

3. Showing that I have participated in a program abroad will make me a more well rounded job applicant. It will look great on my resume.

 

4. I won’t even have to worry about who will take care of the kids! I don’t have any.  

 

5. I can learn to be more responsible and independent before I go off into the real world after college.

 

6. It will be cheaper now than later because I can stay in youth hostels and do organized trips with great deals like Contiki.

 

7. I am at a critical point in my personal growth, and this will give me another opportunity to meet new people and explore who I am.

 

8. I’m not too old to party abroad! I’ll have more fun now than later.

 

9. I can apply what I learn abroad to my future job and to the classroom. European History will be way more relevant after I visit Europe!

 

10. This will be the perfect break after a year well-done, and give me more motivation for next year. 

 

If these points have gotten you excited about traveling, make sure you check out the tons of trips available to college students at low rates via Contiki Holidays! 

Photo courtesy of: benzinga.com

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Simmone Seymour is a current student at Tufts University studying Political Science, Economics, and Communications. She is interested in films, fashion, art, design, marketing, advertising, PR, blogging, new trends and the DIY movement. She is now the Campus Correspondent for the Tufts University Chapter of Her Campus and blogs for the Beauty School Blog. She aspires to get involved in marketing and has worked at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Hungry Fish Media, Jack Morton Worldwide, Argopoint LLP, the Tufts Daily, the HC headquarters as a Marketing & Sales Associate, and at Leo Burnett Worldwide.In her spare time (which is far and in between) she freelance writes for publications, maintains a blog, learns about graphic design and coding, and explores which ever city she may be in. Her idols are Chelsea handler, Sheryl Sandberg, and Marissa Meyer.Got something fashion or beauty-related you think is amazing? Contact Simmone at SimmoneSeymour@hercampus.com to discuss article inquiries.
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Alex Horvitz is a junior at Tufts University in Boston, MA. She is double-majoring in Economics and Psychology and minoring in Communications and Media Studies. With a passion for beauty blogging, Alex is a contributing beauty blogger for Her Campus. Alex is a Co-President of Her Campus Tufts and she also worked as a Sales & Marketing Associate for Her Campus during the Summer of 2012. Email AlexHorvitz@hercampus.com with questions or connect with her on Twitter @Alex_Horvitz or LinkedIn!