Learn How to Travel as an Online Student

Introduction to the course

We will tell you what's possible using the knowledge shared through the academy, and run you through the curriculum in detail. We'll also give you an overview of how to navigate the academy's different sections, and give some important notes on the content.

Meet your Instructor

Of course it's important to know who your instructor is! We'll tell you why Zach is the best (maybe only?) person in the world to teach you how to combine online studies with world travel.

What is an Edumad?

If you're traveling the world while studying online, you're an Edumad. Yes, we made that word up! We think it rolls of the tongue much better than "traveling online student". We will define what an Edumad is, and how their goals set them apart from other types of travelers.

Why be an Edumad?

There are many other ways that young people travel, all have their merits. But we think being an Edumad has huge advantages over other approaches to travel like a traditional study abroad semester or a gap year program.

Best style of Travel for an Edumad

Keeping on track with your online classes while traveling can be tricky, but we've figured it out! We know the specific style of travel that makes combining online classes with traveling and living abroad possible.

Geo-arbitrage

Geo-what? This concept is what makes it possible to live abroad for less than it would cost to live on campus at college in the US. We'll introduce you to it and explain how best to apply it as an Edumad.

Making a shortlist

You've got the whole world to explore, so where do you start?! We'll help you narrow down the parts of the world that might suit you based on some broad criteria such as budget, interests, and your appetite for adventure!

11 vital factors to consider when choosing locations

There's a lot of things (11 to be exact) to consider when choosing where to live out the Edumadic dream of studying online from around the world. We'll share what those factors are, and then teach you how to carry out research to find out if a location fits the bill.

Finding a Neighborhood

Now that you've decided on a location, next step is to pick a neighborhood! The area that you live in can drastically change how you experience a location, so it's important that you know what living in different neighborhoods will be like. We'll show you how to find the perfect neighborhood to match the lifestyle you want to live.

Airbnb for Edumads

Airbnb is the most obvious way to find accommodation abroad. It's the most expensive method we know, but we do sometimes use it to help our accommodation search. We'll show you how to use it as an Edumad to make sure you get the best price possible.

6 other methods for finding accommodation

There's 6 other methods that we've discovered over the years for finding accommodation. They're normally 20-80% cheaper than listings you'll find on Airbnb. The secrets we share in this part of the academy alone will save you much more than the cost of joining!

Banking & Finances

We wish accessing your finances was as simple as it is at home when you're traveling the world, but it's not. Something as simple as withdrawing money from an ATM can cause all kinds of headaches, and it's easy to get screwed in all manner of ways. There's some steps you need to take before leaving that will ensure you avoid the common mistakes that newbie travelers make when it comes to accessing and spending money abroad.

Booking Flights

We'll make sure you know how to properly search for and book flights. There's key principles that you'll always want to follow as an Edumad to make sure you're not paying more than necessary to get from A to B.

Packing Smartly

Everybody gets packing wrong the first few times they travel. Zach will share with you principles that allow him to travel the world for months at a time (sometimes years) with only hand luggage!

Visas & other entry requirements

Which visa do you need to visit a country as an online student? And what criteria do I need to meet to get one? We'll tell you where to find that information and give you some sneaky hacks so you can stay longer than a visa allows, without breaking the law!

Health

We'll make sure you're prepared for the less sexy side of traveling, when things go wrong. We know what's most important when choosing travel insurance, and what to look out for in the small print. We can also give some broad advice on medications and immunizations for travel abroad.

Key local Information

There's some final information you'll want to collect before departing to make sure your arrival goes smoothly. Collecting this key local information before departing will make sure you can avoid the most common issues encountered when you first step off the plane, which is when you're most vulnerable.

Here we'll walk you through all the steps you need to take in the first 2 weeks to set you up for a life changing and productive experience as an Edumad.

Days 1 - 3

In the first few days you'll need to avoid all the scams waiting for you at the airport, get your phone and internet package set up properly, and take those first steps to making sure you settle in as well as possible.

Days 3 - 10

In the first week you'll want to start making connections with locals, finding places to study from around the neighborhood, and probably start buying some items that you didn't want to fly with. 

Days 10 and beyond

And of course once you've got yourself settled in you'll want to start building the perfect routine that you were dreaming of before you arrived!