Categories: Uncategorized

To Study Abroad or Not To Study Abroad?

To study abroad or not to study abroad… that is the question.  When deciding whether or not to study abroad, there are so many different aspects to take into consideration. Do you want to go somewhere without knowing anyone? Do you want a language barrier? Do you want to learn a new language?  Do you want somewhere warm? Do you want somewhere cold? Do you want a large program or a small program? Do you have the money?  The list goes on and on.  Studying abroad is not something that can be decided over night and all your options should be thoroughly weighed.

The process is lengthy, as the visa and passport application process can take up to 90 days to be approved, as well as actually being accepted into the program of your choice.  Many students don’t realize the length of time that is required when making the decision to study abroad.  If you are considering studying abroad you should start thinking about it at least 2 semesters before you actually plan on leaving, that way you can take any required courses you may have to and start saving as much money as possible.  Studying abroad is very expensive, especially with the US dollar not being worth very much right now. There are scholarships available to students who want to study abroad so make sure you do your research. Many colleges have study abroad offices that offer a wealth of information to students, offering first hand experiences on different programs and brochures on a ton of different places to visit while abroad.

Studying abroad is such an eye opening, amazing experience. If you study in Europe you have the ease of travel at your fingertips (check out these travel deals). From firsthand experience I know, traveling to 6 different countries when I lived in Florence, Italy in 5 short months.  The people you meet and the places you see are life changing. You will make some of the best friends of your life when you study abroad because no one will be able to understand the experience that you had when you lived in a different country.

See Also

 

Aabriti Shrestha

Recent Posts

20 Signs You Grew Up In Los Angeles

Glamour, fame, and even just warmer weather are just a few of the reasons why people move to Los Angeles.…

2 hours ago

15 Signs You Were Spoiled As A Child

College is the place where you discover yourself and your passions. While you are doing that, you have to get…

6 hours ago

20 Reasons To Go Out Of Your Comfort Zone

WARNING: ok, so, I know all of these reasons below might be really cliché, but they are so true. After…

10 hours ago

20 Signs You’re An Indian Studying In The USA

If you're an Indian studying in the USA or if you will be soon, you couldn't not relate to at…

19 hours ago

20 Signs You’re From San Diego

From dreading the summer traffic to the less-than-eventful nightlife, here are 20 signs you're from San Diego! 1. You dread June…

24 hours ago

5 Reasons I Chose The University of Cincinnati

When most kids enter their senior year of high school, they usually have a strong idea of where they want…

1 day ago