Studying Abroad

institution is limited, and as a STEM major, there is a need to accrue as much time in a lab as possible to increase the prospects of admittance into a graduate program. With so much to do in the allotted time the idea of studying abroad simply did not cross my mind, however, it was not until several failed attempts at receiving into a summer internship that I began to turn my attention elsewhere. Despite my initial plans not coming to fruition, I decided that the best way to make the most of the upcoming summer would be to take additional classes over the summer. I had accepted the fact that I would be taking classes over the summer, but if I was going to do so I at least wanted to make the most of the situation and take classes somewhere else. Eventually, after exploring the various programs available through the UC system I came across the study abroad programs. Thankfully the UCEAP has a program that offers the possibility to attend the Yonsei International Summer School (YISS), hosted by Yonsei University.…

Studying abroad is an interesting and controversial topic among college students. Some may ask what is studying abroad? Studying abroad is a chance to travel the world and see the places that one desires to see, while also taking classes at a nearby college. Most of the classes offered in the studying abroad programs are offered at the local colleges in that area as well. Depending on the program the student chooses, they may have the option of staying in a dorm at the perspective college, or…

Hoang Vuong Dr. Portales ENGL 1301-038 5 September, 2015 Narrative Essay Studying abroad is a journey of education and discovery. However, it also means that I have to leave my city and go to a strange place. There were tears in my eyes, I was afraid and homesick, but I was excited about exploring a lot of new and amazing things. However, that was a hard decision for a newly graduated Nguyen Du High School student like myself, from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. As an eighteen year…

Today was the first day I acted on my pursuit towards the idea of studying abroad. I spoke with Study Abroad Advisor Lucy, in building 2A Room 206 during drop-in hours. I was not able to attend the Tuesday sessions anytime this semester, due to many involvements and many last minute occurrences. Nonetheless, for the fifteen minutes I spoke with Lucy she was highly informative and genuine with the idea of me studying abroad. She presented many programs and many solutions to potential situations…

Studying abroad is a gift. This gift not only gives students incredible experiences and stories, but more importantly, a new perspective, a new worldview, and a new appreciation for other cultures and people. When I daydream in anticipation of setting off to South Africa, which is quite often, I think about the natural beauty, the ocean, the animals and the people. Not only that, but I ponder what I will be like when I return. What lessons will I have learned? What will my perspective on the…

I think it is important to study abroad because it rewards students with the invaluable gift of being completely immersed in oftentimes, what is a new culture. Having an intercultural experience is so extremely important in order to broaden one’s sense of cultural understanding, and cultural competency. I think living in the U.S., one can often become rather ethnocentric, and lose sight of just how diverse the rest of the world is, and because of that we view cultural differences amongst…

It allows for a glimpse into how the world tries to coexist with each other and how nations react towards other nation’s dilemmas. To be able to study abroad for a semester or more would further my understanding of how the world truly works beyond Susquehanna University. This knowledge on a foreign culture and language, especially in Macau, would become an invaluable asset in my latter work. If I am to become successful and reflect the university in a good light, then having the opportunity to…

Studying Abroad Nowadays, when the increase in the age of the student and their knowledge of life, many student want to improve their knowledge of science to get a better life, so students study abroad because it is considered one of the best decisions that determine the future of any any student, there are many student prefer to study outside their country. They think studying outside in other country will be better than their own country, in my country many student travelled to USA, UK and…

Hoang Vuong Dr Portales ENGL 1301-038 5 September, 2015 Narrative Essay Studying abroad is the journey of education and discovering. It also means that you have to leave your home, country and friends go stranger place. You may have torn in your eyes, afraid and homesick. But you also may learn a lot of things. That was a hard decision for a Nguyen Du High School’s student form Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam like me just had graduated to study in American. Eighteenth years old is still so…

Topic: Advantages and Disadvantages of studying abroad INTRODUCTION Hook Without a doubt, studying abroad is a good chance to perfect and improve human’s life. Despite of its advantages, studying abroad still includes a bit of disadvantages. Background information In 2015, Viet Nam has approximately 110.000 overseas students. Besides that, the number of students is studying abroad are increasing limitedly, not only in America but also in Japan, Korea, Singapore, etc. This shows that people…