Studying Abroad

When the majority people think of what a few hundred thousand dollars looks like hanging on the wall, they may imagine themselves standing on the beautiful parquet floors of the Louvre, staring at one of the many beautiful artworks. In reality, millions of people in the US will need to look no further than the dusty, forgotten college degree hanging up in their home office. Technology is changing the human experience, and in its wake, certain college degrees are being rendered obsolete. As a…

I am currently a senior at the University of Maryland studying engineering and physics and I feel that before I move onto graduate school or move into the work force I would like to have the experience that is AmeriCorps. I want to have the experience for a couple of reasons, some more selfish than others. For one I do feel that I have been very blessed in my life. I was able to get a good education and never have to worry about too much in life, and for that reason I feel that it is my duty to…

I was born a woman; probably my father wasn’t so happy about my gender. Perhaps he wanted a boy named after him. I can’t remember my first thought as a baby, but I’m sure I wasn’t able to distinguish between males and females, or the fact that the doctor was a male and the nurse was a female. I just knew I wanted to love and be loved regardless of my race, sex, or religion. My friend Melissa was raped, and it was her fault. Maybe she was wearing revealing clothes, and therefore asking for…

will know more kind of people and a way to deal with them. And because I am quite a shy person, it is hard for me to be friend with someone. I only know just my family, my friends, my teacher, and people who live near my house. So I think that study abroad will also help me improve my social skill and be friend with someone easier. It will help me to know more kind of people, which will be helpful for me to be a successful…

Imagine you are an international student studying in France and your French is limited to the classroom conservations. I am sure you will be frightened and anxious. Fortunately, you have a friend studying in France that is bilingual. He or she helps you navigate the system. You are now happy and ready to tackle your education. Well this is similar to the story of my best friend and I. I am from the Republic of Benin in West Africa and the official language is French. I completed my elementary,…

top three college choices, the University of Toledo was the most diverse. The university is large enough to attract students from all over the nation and other countries, while maintaining the culture of Toledo itself. I am very interested in studying abroad, and the University of Toledo has wonderful programs for this. Most recently, the campus had International Week which was very fun and interesting. I tried foods from different cultures and enjoyed activities on…

The Modern Language Association of America, MLA, informs us that more students are studying languages than ever before. Director of MLA, Rosemary G. Feal said, “Students are clearly recognizing the importance of learning other languages...” A surveyed funded by the Department of Education revealed that since 1998 that an increase of 17.9% of students studying a foreign language. The percentages are higher since 1972 when only 8.7% of America’s population was enrolled in…

Some of the most revered museums in the world are in Europe; don’t let your students miss out. 3. Head Outdoors Despite the name, study travel is not just studying and travelling. A successful school trip is more than driving to the museum, looking at the exhibitions and driving back again. Outdoor school trips can be just as educational besides providing a breath of fresh air. Why not take the astrology class…

traveled four thousand miles’ cross country to obtain a four-year bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in International Relations. I was able to complete my degree in under four years. I was given the opportunity to study abroad in Florence Italy. Since then I have a hunger and desire to further my personal growth on an international stage. I attended Florence University of Arts for a summer where I studied Visual Marketing. As a result, I have been privileged…

as a part of my biological science sequence as I have never been exposed to neurobiology before. 5._____ A ticket to Istanbul. [23 points] As someone who enjoys experiential learning, the study abroad opportunities at UChicago are very appealing. I would love to fulfill my Civilization studies by studying Middle Eastern Civilizations in Istanbul. It would be a way to learn about a historical topic I have never had the opportunity study, while discovering a beautiful and culturally rich…