http://blog.gocollege.com/2008/05/08/study-abroad-programs/ The number one college bound site on the Internet. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:57:10 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://blog.gocollege.com/2008/05/08/study-abroad-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-570 Jessica Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:12:22 +0000 http://blog.gocollege.com/2008/05/08/study-abroad-programs/#comment-570 I think a really important aspect when choosing a location for a study abroad is asking yourself what kind of place you would like to live in & what you will do with your time there? If you are the type of person who loves the fast life of a large, bustling city, a small town in Italy for 9 months may not be the best choice for you. The same goes for if you tend to be uncomfortable in large crowds, and don’t like the commotion of a city, you might not want to stay in Barcelona for 6 months. Everyone is different, so it is important to pick a location that you will enjoy, so that you can make the most of your experiences. If you have trouble deciding which location, some programs have a multi-stay option, where you can spend a shorter amount of time in more than one location. I think it’s helpful to stay at least 2 weeks in each location, a month if you can, so that you get a good grasp of the area/ school/ people. I think a really important aspect when choosing a location for a study abroad is asking yourself what kind of place you would like to live in & what you will do with your time there? If you are the type of person who loves the fast life of a large, bustling city, a small town in Italy for 9 months may not be the best choice for you. The same goes for if you tend to be uncomfortable in large crowds, and don’t like the commotion of a city, you might not want to stay in Barcelona for 6 months. Everyone is different, so it is important to pick a location that you will enjoy, so that you can make the most of your experiences. If you have trouble deciding which location, some programs have a multi-stay option, where you can spend a shorter amount of time in more than one location. I think it’s helpful to stay at least 2 weeks in each location, a month if you can, so that you get a good grasp of the area/ school/ people.

]]> http://blog.gocollege.com/2008/05/08/study-abroad-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-514 Dr. Debi Yohn Mon, 12 May 2008 18:52:44 +0000 http://blog.gocollege.com/2008/05/08/study-abroad-programs/#comment-514 Living and studying in a culture other than your own is a life altering event. It broadens your perspective on life. You will have more appreciation for your home country once you have experienced another. You might also have a new respect for this culture that is not your own. I have lived in Shanghai, China for over 8 years and I have seen some amazing young people arrive very naive and when they leave, they have a confidence that no one can take away. Studying abroad is fun, you make friends of a life time and it can become addictive... So many places to see and experience. Which one next? Living and studying in a culture other than your own is a life altering event. It broadens your perspective on life. You will have more appreciation for your home country once you have experienced another. You might also have a new respect for this culture that is not your own. I have lived in Shanghai, China for over 8 years and I have seen some amazing young people arrive very naive and when they leave, they have a confidence that no one can take away. Studying abroad is fun, you make friends of a life time and it can become addictive… So many places to see and experience. Which one next?

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