Study abroad

international affairs. Universities have the ability to meet this demand by preparing students to be responsible global citizens. Thus, to gain a competitive advantage in the new global market, many students are choosing to participate in study abroad programs to broaden their culture experiences and knowledge. The Institute of International Education reported a 3.4% increase in the number of U.S. students studying abroad in 2011-2012 alone (Open Doors, 2014). A number of studies have been conducted to determine the effects studying abroad can have on student global awareness. The following review of literature will explore the different design of study abroad programs and their impact on global awareness of the participating students. Design of Study Abroad Programs Length Although every school is unique in their approach toward study abroad programs, the overall design can be broadly categorized by the duration of…

College Study Abroad. To most people these words may not mean anything, but to Central College students they open a door of experience and learning. For myself, it means I get to explore the world I have never seen before. Some other things that have inspired me to study abroad is my commitment to learning about other cultures, my love for big cities, and the talk on campus about how amazing of an experience it is. All my life I have been obsessed with big cities. The people, the excitement,…

and studying abroad when I was in Middle School. My grandparents are avid travelers and have gone to almost every continent and stayed for months at a time. In middle school, was the first time that I vividly remember hearing about one of my Grandparents trips, when they went to Peru. My grandmother took thousands of pictures, and while she was there she volunteered in local schools, and really embraced the culture of Peru. My grandparents a slightly different than most “world traveler’s.” Even…

Today, the record number of students studies abroad all over the world. More and more young adults try to spend some time in different countries during their college years. There are many obvious reasons to do so. However, some still afraid to take such a huge step. LR helps students to understand all the privileges of exploring the world through the office of international education. So what, to go or not to go? According to the International Organisation for Economic Co-operation and…

Studying abroad is an opportunity that many college students wish to take part in during their college career. “Room for Debate” asks the question of if it is actually worth it. Is it worth the money? Is it enriching the students education? Should studying abroad be mandatory for students? All of these questions are ones that students parents most likely ask them selves before they are willing to dish out the tens of thousands of dollars that it costs to spend a semester or a year abroad.…

Study abroad is a term long program, usually run by a university, that allows students to live in a foreign country and attend a foreign university. The number of US students participating in Study Abroad programs has grown between 1997 and 2007, the number of participants grew from under 100,000 to 250,000. Participants of study abroad programs continued its growth in 2011-2012 grew to 283,332. By following this trend in the amount of participants is expected to increase and the Institute for…

program. I am interested in doing a study abroad for several different reasons. One of the greatest opportunities a student can be offered is a chance to study overseas before you graduate college. Studying abroad will give me the chance to see the world. I would get to experience a brand new country and have new outlooks, customs, and activities. I would get to experience different styles of education, and maybe…

When I was in high school I saw a brochure for a study abroad program to England. At that time, it would have been impossible for me to participate because of the cost and health problems in my family. I put that dream aside until I discovered the Literary London program with the English department, which I think I’m a perfect fit for. I’m a senior at the University of Washington completing an English major with a minor in History. This is my second year at the University of Washington, I came…

Describe how your education abroad program of choice will benefit you as you complete your MTSU degree AND in your future vocation or chosen field. College is a time to broaden your knowledge of your desired career options, as well as to experience new and exciting adventures related to those aspirations. The idea of going to another country and gaining the experience of learning in a foreign land is very phenomenal to me. I am a first-generation college student, and before coming to college, I…

Eötvös Loránd University, in Budapest, Hungary, offers a variety of courses conducted in English, but more importantly, offers psychology courses that are essential to my graduation. Learning will not take place in the classroom only; Budapest’s history goes back hundreds of years, although often disregarded in the typical history book. This led me to choose Budapest as a study abroad location as it is a city off the beaten path. I have a desire to learn about all cultures, and Central Europe is…