The Study Abroad Experience

If you are a college student considering or preparing for foreign study, you should know that the study abroad experience is one you will likely remember for the rest of your life. Whether you are an experienced traveler or have never been on an airplane, this is a real adventure that not only improves your college transcripts but also your level of maturity and life experience. There is so much to learn, and not all of it can be taught in the classroom. Along with traditional study you will get to explore the region which you are visiting as a tourist as well.

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For example, let's say you have decided to study Spanish in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In addition to spending time on campus learning with students and your instructors, you can explore the region and get to know the natives. In this particular city there are quaint outdoor cafes, vibrant shops, amazing places to dine and even sizzling nightlife. You may also want to visit museums, landmarks and other local places of interest in order to immerse yourself in the culture thus learning the language more efficiently.

Or maybe you want to study the art of Italian cuisine in Tuscany. You may get to stay in a real Tuscan villa and explore not only the kitchen but also the local sights. There are cheese makers, olive oil manufacturers, wine makers, herb growers and more in the Tuscan region that students can visit to expand their learning experience. France is the same way, whether you are studying language, cooking or art there are so many amazing things to see and do related to these subjects. It is even possible to study two things at once, such as language and art.

Your particular study abroad experience will be unique to you. It depends on where you go and what you are studying. Also, how long you stay may factor in. There are programs for high schoolers, as well as university programs that last a semester, or even a whole summer. By the time you return from spending three months or so in a foreign country, you will be more mature, more educated and possess a more global view of life. Not only that, but the experience will have a positive bearing on educational programs and jobs you may want to apply for following graduation.

 





 

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Awards to Study Abroad with Connect-123
Connect-123 Announces New Scholarship Competition for its International Learning ProgramsAustin, Texas (PRWEB) February 07, 2012 Connect-123, a leader in providing international internship, volunteer, and study abroad programs, announces its inaugural scholarship program that will award up to $8,000 to individuals seeking personal and professional growth through life-changing experiences offered ...


OIS releases study abroad decisions
754 students chosen from pool of 1,535; English language programs prove most popular Antsy students are dreaming of Big Ben, the Colosseum and the Parthenon this week in the wake of Friday's release of study abroad decisions from the Office of International Studies ( OIS ) for the 2012-...


Two W&M students awarded Gilman Scholarships
Ask anyone in the study abroad field to name the most competitive national scholarships and the Gilman Scholarship will be on their list...


Study abroad students connect during Tea Time
The new program starts Wednesday at Brotman Hall. . ;..


CU-Boulder students readjust after study abroad
CU student Derek Schloss bags peppermint while combining spices to make a Moroccan tea at Whole Foods, Feb. 4, 2012, Boulder. Derek recently spent 5 months in Rome studying the architecture with the Study Abroad program...


Achievements of local people - Evansville Courier & Press

Achievements of local people
Evansville Courier & Press
Nathan Ramsey, a graduate of Tell City High School, will spend the spring semester studying abroad in Nice, France. Ramsey is majoring in civil engineering at UE and will study at Euro-American Institute in a program run by CEA Global Education.

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