1. Determine your expectations:
Before even thinking of a country where you want to study, you need to be aware of what it means to study abroad. Ask yourself the following questions to get clarity:
* Why do you want to study in a foreign country?
* What are the consequences of studying abroad?
* What is your focus in your study (major, minor)?
* What kind of courses would you like to choose? Which are necessary to fulfill your learning agreement with your home university?
* What do you expect from the foreign country? Think of people and behavior, culture, environment (economy, politics), and leisure time for example.
* How and where do you want to live? On- or off-campus, with a family or on your own?
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Studying abroad was one of the best decisions I made during my college years. I spent the winter term of my senior year in South Africa and Lesotho (another country in Africa that is landlocked within South Africa). There is no type of text book learning that can come close to the learning you acquire through travel and hands-on experience. The world is huge. There is so much more outside your country’s borders. Your school may have a year, semester, summer term, winter term, or even a week abroad. Take advantage of at least one of these opportunities.
I chose South Africa because I was inspired by Nelson Mandela’s plight for freedom. After listening to his lecture at my university three years prior, the love he had for his country was contagious. If you study abroad, choose a country that has a history, culture, and people that interest you.
The entire time in Lesotho and South Africa I was thinking, “Why in the world didn’t I study abroad every year?” No matter what your major is, you can find a course that is applicable to either your major or your general interest. The course in South Africa was called “Exploring World Issues: South Africa and Lesotho.” We spent the majority of our twenty-two-day program in Lesotho. There are no words to describe the beautiful landscape and warmness of the people. And I earned three credits for a life-changing experience! Continue Reading…
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During my time in college, the one memory that stands out more than any other is the time I spent overseas as part of a study abroad South Korea program. It was an amazing experience that opened my eyes to how big the world actually is. I recommend every student who has the opportunity to do so to sign up for a study abroad Korea or other Asian destination if they can.
A few of my friends can attest that a semester or year study abroad Singapore or Thailand program or other places outside the United States are easily available and affordable for undergraduate students enrolled in an US university. There are no other opportunities to earn college credit toward degree requirements as exciting as study abroad Bangkok. It combines your education with immersion in a distant land. It’s easy to see why study abroad Thailand is so appealing.
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