tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3863016916333258425.post6849764645413455144..comments2024-02-15T05:36:50.177-05:00Comments on College Gloss: The Great Debate: Should You Study Abroad?Stephanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16771913251855866607noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3863016916333258425.post-10151199898102400852011-08-19T21:11:50.690-04:002011-08-19T21:11:50.690-04:00Interesting post Lauren because it certainly isn&#...Interesting post Lauren because it certainly isn't a popular opinion so I commend you for writing it. But I too have to completely disagree. I studied abroad, and yes it was expensive and yes, most of my courses didn't count towards my major. But I learned more about myself, international relations, different cultures, and life in general in the term I was away than I did during my entire college career otherwise. Most people will never have another chance to go abroad for so long and it's really an experience beyond what words can do justice. Travelling to other countries is cheaper when you're starting somewhere else, especially in Europe. I went to Dublin on a flight only costing 35 Euros! I went from having never left this continent to visitng most of the major cities in Eastern Europe and a few in Western too. I picked up some new language skills, faced my fear of heights on trip to Wales, met other students from all over the world, learned about European fashion and music, developed an understanding of European politics and economics, and made many new best friends who all became my new family. We even had a huge potluck Easter feast together that made it feel like being at home. I came back from abroad as a much stronger, more more confident, and more worldly person and my friends were right there for me when I got back (I also had several new ones I never would have met if it weren't through the study abroad program). Also, it is absolutely possible to do an internship abroad as long as you get the correct visa. Some places will even let you work while you are there if costs really are a problem. I have several friends who interned abroad and considering the increasing globalization of the business world, time spent working or studying abroad can actually help you to stand out in your job hunt. Lastly, regarding costs and scheduling, most people can easily work this out by planning and saving in advance. I have several friends that studied abroad and managed to graduate early and one friend that even studied abroad a year and half and was still on time. If, Lauren, you're still early enough into your college career that you could still fit in a study abroad, you should reconsider. It's quite possible doing so would be the best decision of your life and if you really do hate it.Katiehttp://www.internlikearockstar.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3863016916333258425.post-30953240789708422812011-07-28T18:01:39.124-04:002011-07-28T18:01:39.124-04:00I have to fully disagree on this article. I studie...I have to fully disagree on this article. I studied abroad and had the eat experience. Whatade it so great wad that I learned to be more independed, an I became much more rounded. I understand that you will miss what's at home, however you will e in a different country learning and doing gongs that you couldn't do at home. My mentor group went on some great trips, and had some great fundraisers. Was I upset that I missed out? A little but then, I said to myself I'm in Europe. I am eat if new things and meeting fantastic people. A few who can actually benefit in the field I want to go into after graduation.<br /><br />I for one believe everyone should go out and see the world. I learned different customs, learned new styles f fashion, met great people and got to do new things. With technology so advance I could call home via skype and stay in touch wig my family, friends and boyfriend. So I have absolutely no downsides. <br /><br />If you don't want to o for an entire semester you can easily take summer courses abroad where you are jere for only 2 months. As for class credits, my school for everything in and they can be difficult, but there are so many programs that have worke wig other schools and vice versa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com