Study Abroad Programs, Reviews, and Scholarships Programs can be searched by specific location, area of study, length of stay, and region. GoAbroad offers access to expert advisors through the Online Advisor. Take less than two minutes to fill out a form about your interests and the team will respond within 48 hours with more information and specific programs that match your needs. Who To Talk To: Resources. What To Think About: ... Locations. Study Abroad with CIEE | College Study Abroad Programs Explore. Learn. Understand. Today, the other side of the planet is just a click away. But nothing can replace the sights, sounds, scents, and energy of a live, personal experience. Now’s the time to go out into the world, and seize the opportunity to learn everything possible. Choose from our 286 study abroad programs in 67 cities and 45 countries that span more academic disciplines than any other international education organization. Connect with Great Academics Take part in a world-class education experience thanks to our network of more than 60 study centers in cities around the world, well-trained staff members, and close ties to high-ranking host universities. Access the Extraordinary with CIEE Scholarships Every year, we award up to $5 million in scholarships and grants to students of diverse academic, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. Learn Beyond the Classroom Immersion in another culture gives you deep understanding you can’t get from any lecture, book, or travel TV show.
How Study Abroad Can Make America Safer and Stronger In the Internet age, the world feels far smaller than it used to. But many Americans still know little about the rest of the world and may be more detached from it than ever. Such a lack of awareness is, in certain respects, understandable. One symptom of Americans’ new isolation is a sharp contrast between the positive, even zealous views they hold of the United States and its role in the world and the anti-Americanism and negative perceptions of U.S. foreign Your subscription includes: Full website and iPad access Magazine issues New! Busting the Top 10 Study Abroad Myths There is a great deal of controversy surrounding study abroad. In a recent New York Times “Room for Debate” forum, contributors — of whom I was one — were asked whether study abroad should be an essential component to a college degree. This type of online debate is designed to spark discussion, and everyone who contributes and comments expresses his or her own opinion. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the comments can be based upon misinformation. Myth #1: Study abroad costs too much. Fact: The cost varies depending on the type and location of the program, the length of the stay, and whether the program is administered through a university or an outside organization. Myth #2: Studying abroad is all about partying and having fun. Fact: It’s about studying, learning and building valuable skills. Myth #3: Study abroad is only for language and international relations majors. Fact: All subjects can be taught through a global lens. Myth #4: Study abroad is only for juniors.
Study Abroad’s Seven Deadly Sins Photo We’ve all heard about the purported benefits of study-abroad programs, the most fundamental of which is the opportunity for personal growth. Proponents are often vague about precisely what they mean in this regard, but growth is generally said to be signified by a broadening of perspective, greater adaptability and confidence, and enhanced empathy. Along with having the opportunity to develop international networks and improve language skills, study-abroad students are set on the path to becoming “global citizens.” In many, if not most cases, students do have positive experiences. Slide Courses Without too much effort, students can locate courses with minimal requirements and irregular schedules, often taught by stringers and moonlighters. From a purely academic standpoint, the quality of study abroad is likely to be less than that at home. Suds Sexual Fervidity Shopping Self-Segregation Smartphoning If I ruled the world, no student abroad would be allowed a smartphone. Selfie-Taking
The Importance of Language Study while Studying Abroad Learning a new language will open doors around the world More Americans are studying abroad than ever before. At GoOverseas, we believe this is objectively a good thing. But, more and more students are doing so without learning the language of their host region while abroad. We're going to take a look at why you should learn a language while studying abroad, some of the best languages to learn today, and how to make sure you master them. A Shrinking World and a Global Economy The most obvious reason to study a language abroad is the same reason your parents, your guidance counselor, and Mr. A second language will help you score a job abroad We'll get into the cultural ramifications and benefits of this international do-si-do later on, but let's speak practically, shall we? Impressive degrees and field-specific expertise are wonderful, but like putting gummybear tires on a supercar, all that power means nothing if you can't apply it. Cultural Awareness and Personal Growth Chinese (Mandarin)
Studying abroad: Why students should think global and embark on a course overseas | Study Abroad | Student | The Independent British students are on the move. Thousands are opting to study for degrees abroad to benefit from dramatically cheaper tuition fees, the desire to experience living country and a better chance of finding future employment. The Netherlands, Germany, France and the United States are among the favoured destinations for young people who have taken this increasingly popular path into higher education over the past couple of years. It’s a trend that’s expected to continue as the corporate world is becoming more globally integrated and businesses are demanding that their workers possess foreign language skills and knowledge of key markets around the world. In fact, the number of students enrolled outside their country of citizenship rocketed from 0.8 million worldwide in 1975 to more than four million in 2013, according to statistics from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). In other countries fees are very low. The world's top 10 universities
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