Studying Abroad for colleges.. please explain?

Question

where do you go when you get to that country.

what are the programs like

Answer 1

Hi there,

In most cases, the college should have a member of staff to pick you up from the airport, or in the case where you have booked accommodation with a host family, then a member of the family should meet you at the airport. Both of the above will usually cost a fee, which is normally charged to you before you even leave your own country.

In response to the second question: that would very much depend on the country and college you choose.

Hope that clarified at least some issues for you.

Regards,
Simon J

Answer 2

There are many different types of programs. In some, everyone travels together to the country with a professor and is taken to the location. In others, everyone travels separately. When you get to the country, generally you need to get to the place where you will be staying. If you are studying with a group, there will usually be some kind of an orientation, after which, if you are staying with a host family, you will be introduced to them. Rest assured that you will not just be sent to a strange country and expected to fend for yourself! Programs, too, can vary a lot. I've taught in several, ranging from programs which took place in one city, to programs which traveled from one place to another as part of the educational program. Usually, there is a balance between studies and free time, but I find that students always complain that there isn't enough time for them to see everything they wanted to while they were in another country.

Study abroad is wonderful and for some, it is really life-changing; I strongly urge you to take part in a program.

Answer 3

First of all it depends on what type of University/College/ or institution you attend. They offer "campuses" abroad, mostly partnerships with other universities. You can take courses that compliment your field of study/major, toward your degree, and also for personal enjoyment-such as volunteering. (many programs are language related- Spain=Spanish, Italy=Italian, etc.; but there are also a great number of programs offered in the sciences)

I suggest looking into what your school offers. If they do not offer what you are looking for, you can always look for other schools that offer study abroad summer programs for students, even if you do not attend their university.

I applied to a summer program in England 2 years ago through my university, although I was accepted I was unable to attend; to this day I still wish I had been able- life's circumstances. Don't worry about where to go when you are there, first you need to find out where you want to go, what you will do there. Universities have everything planned out, all you have to do is apply. Find what kinds of programs your school offers, speak to counselors, get in contact with students who have attended before to get a better sense of the process.

I highly reccomend studying abroad. I have many friends who have gone abroad, I hear nothing but great things about countries outside the US. Think about it, you get to travel to work on your degree, get out of the ordinary, and have a good time! Not to mention you come back with a better understanding of the world and yourself.

good luck.


p.s. some helpful websites

http://www.cie.uci.edu/iop/study.html
http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?

Answer 4

at the beginning, no longer something is loose! For money, you could learn on Mars!:) flow ask the college/college you finally end up going to! >"between the flaws i'm maximum looking forward to in college is to be waiting to earnings in another country for a semester." Why do no longer see while you're making it by using your Freshman 365 days first, before you play vacationer? Oh ya, save you cash, your semester in Europe will value you, above and previous what you will pay at your enrolled college!