It is a common misconception that some majors cannot study away during the course of their program. These majors include those in the nursing/ biology programs, secondary education, and theater/dance. These programs do tend to have more strict guidelines as far as residency requirements and what classes you can and cannot take abroad, but that doesn't mean that you can't go … [Read more...] about How to fit Studying Away into your Major/ Degree of Study
Lets talk about taking what you saw and did, and turning it into something that can help you in the real world. Sit down and think about what you actually did. It can be easy to just think about the times you traveled on the weekend, or bought food at the market and mark them off as ordinary things. But they weren't. You were planning by yourself how you would get from France … [Read more...] about How to Include Your Experience in Your Career Search
Lets jump right in with number 10 10. Start the planning ASAP! Going abroad is not something that you can put off until the last minute like a homework assignment. You have to take into account getting a passport which can take up to six weeks or longer. Waiting to obtain a vaccination or your visa for certain countries can also take up quiet a bit of time. It's good to start … [Read more...] about 10 Things I Wish I had Known Before going Abroad
For those of you looking to go abroad for the spring semester, the deadlines to apply are coming up soon. Spring Deadline: October 1st, 2018 For the departmental scholarships, the deadline is a little further out. Spring Deadline for Scholarships: November 1st, 2018 Also keep in mind that there are many outside scholarships as well that have varying dates. Here is a … [Read more...] about Spring Semester Program and Scholarship Deadlines
Lets talk about what everyone wants to know about going abroad, paying for it. Below you'll find a few tips on financial considerations and scholarships. Selecting a Program Like with any decision, there are a variety of options that you can choose to go through with. The same can be said for going abroad. In a way, can be like buying a car. There are programs that are like … [Read more...] about Money Matters – Financial Aid