I know at last what distinguishes man from animals; financial worries. ~ Romain Rolland How do I get scholarships and financial Aid? In this article you will find tips, advise, and information that will help you in your search for the best option. Scholarships and Financial Aid Federal financial aid can be used for study…
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Study Abroad – How to start
Planning your study abroad experience It’s never too early to plan your study abroad experience and here is some information on how to start such experience. If you didn’t start your planning in high school, then ideally you should start during your freshman year of college. By starting this early, you will have more program…
Study Abroad and Graduate Students
Nothing happens unless first a dream. ~Carl Sandburg There are many opportunities for graduate students to study abroad. Ask your advisor about the prospects in your field. In some graduate programs, students can complete internships and practicum abroad. In others, students travel abroad for teaching and research purposes. If you’re researching any human subjects, don’t…
Study Abroad and Graduation
Nothing happens unless first a dream. ~Carl Sandburg Studying abroad doesn’t affect your graduation With careful planning, studying abroad does not have to delay your graduation. In fact, it can speed up your graduation in some instances. I have seen Spanish majors complete all their language requirements in one or two semesters, and German majors…
“Dear Connor”… Benefits of a Global Penpal Exchange
When I was a senior in high school, my French class teacher had a brilliant idea for us to participate in an international penpal exchange. All we had to do was sign up and a company did all the rest. As soon as I found out my penpal was an Irish guy from Northern Ireland, I…
Study Abroad or College Abroad?
When I was a Bachelor’s student, I had the opportunity to spend a trimester College abroad at Flensburg University in Germany. I was studying German at the time and thought it would be easy once I was accepted to the exchange program. But several things stood in my way. First, I hadn’t anticipated the cost. I was told…