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The Remarkable Benefits of Study Abroad Series: Part I
Whether you plan to spend your time advancing your Italian language skills in Florence, backpacking with an exploration group around Croatia, or attending art school in New York City, adventure is no doubt within your future!
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The Remarkable Benefits of Study Abroad Series
Follow me on Pinterest STUDY ABROAD REMARKABLE BENEFITS BLOG SERIES While the full benefits of study abroad cannot be summed up in one blog (or several!), I will still do my best to attempt to try. By far one of the most impactful experiences of an academic career, I speak from personal experience when I say that study abroad will literally change your life. As mentioned in previous content released on this blog, I realize this is not always for the better. In future posts, we will explore some of the downsides of study abroad, but for now, we are focused on the positive aspects of a semester away. In…
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How to Create a Study Abroad Budget That Works!
Follow me on Pinterest https://youtu.be/ST-s1BEW-kY Nestled between politics and religion, money is one of those topics we all think about, but feel uncomfortable discussing. And with good reason. No matter what your plans are in this life, they will come at a cost, and increasingly by the day, a high one. For study abroad students and their families, this includes considering how to pay for tuition, visa fees, international flights, housing, and living expenses. While it may seem overwhelming, smart budgeting can help ease the worries of this unique exciting experience. Here are 3 tips for creating a study abroad budget that works: 1. Learn all that you can about…
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3 Major Benefits of Study Abroad for Generation Z
Follow me on Pinterest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_Ehttps://youtu.be/WhXHqULoihQ As an ambitious college student inching closer each year towards real “adulthood”, there’s no doubt you are probably looking for ways to set yourself apart, likely harder than ever. In an ever-evolving world that seems to have a new goalpost each day for what it means to be “qualified” to succeed, it is highly advised that you think of many different routes to distinguish and market your experience. This is where study abroad comes in. While students across the globe have been “studying abroad” for nearly 100 years, the popularity of gaining degree credits or full degrees in a foreign educational market…
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Are Study Abroad Programs Hard To Get Into? Learn how to increase your admissions prospects now!
Follow me on Pinterest https://youtu.be/bvw0Q-wGeVc As a high school, college, or graduate student thinking about study abroad, there are so many factors to consider when beginning your search. Among them, the question of competitiveness always arises. So let’s explore: Are study abroad programs really that hard to get into? In order to understand the difficulty level of entry into a study abroad program, we must begin by clarifying what a study abroad program is and the common types of programs available. What is Study Abroad? Study abroad in its textbook form is a defined period of time where a current high school or collegiate student completes academic courses (credited or…
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Are Study Abroad Classes Easier? It Depends on your definition of “easy”!
Follow me on Pinterest https://youtu.be/i55XsJXCa6I Embarking on the path to study abroad can be exciting and full of thrills. The thought of traveling to a new land, experiencing a different culture, potentially learning a new language, and mingling with the locals is enough to probably make you want to start packing your bags right now, right? Then you remember one key thing: Once I get there, I actually HAVE TO STUDY. Trust me, I was the same. The first time I studied abroad, I was caught up in the glamour part of it all, overwhelmed with the veil of the misconception that the ‘abroad’ part weighed more than…
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Will Study Abroad Happen in 2021?: An Optimist’s Perspective
Follow me on Pinterest 11/24/2020 Update: I personally still feel confident that study abroad will happen at least on a limited basis in Spring 2021. While there is still uncertainty about how vaccines will be issued and who will receive them first (highly doubtful healthy 20-somethings will be at the top of the list!), the circulation of meds to help ease the spread of the virus is likely to aid providing confidence to presume some basic activities. Stay tuned. __________________________________________ Since the start of the pandemic, those of us who work as study abroad advisors have all received the same questions from students: Will Study Abroad 2021 Happen? And if…
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