To say Foursquare is a popular app is an understatement. Within
three years, it has grown to a community of 25 million registered users
worldwide. Due to its popularity and breadth, the location-based app is filled
with countless check-ins, specials and tips. While checking in may be second
nature to you here in the United States, you may not expect to get much mileage
— if any at all — with the app when you’re studying abroad.
But you’d be wrong! Aside from the obvious badges and mayorships,
Foursquare can actually be useful during your time abroad, for obvious reasons
and some not so much. Here are five ways in which Foursquare can enhance your
study abroad:
