I just got accepted into an engineering program in australia and I was wondering if I can get financiail aid for the full three year program. A lot of what I have seen is for semesters abroad but none for the full tuition. What kind of funding options do I have?
How can I get financial aid to study abroad?
hi, aid various, include TA,RA, I got when I do work for the lab .
U need apply due to each school's situation.
Generally there are lots of opportunities(I thought that 's very very hard, but that's not true) , u just need to try.
Best wish
Reply:One of the cool website on study abroad programs that I just came across, hopefully may help you :
http://summer-study-abroad-program.blogs...
Reply:M Y CHILDREN GOT FINANACIAL AID FOR THEIR ENGINEERING COURsES IN USA................i am sure you could easily get one too....i hope you had some good marks
Monday, April 26, 2010
What would be some tips you would giveme if I wanted to go study abroad for 5 months in high school?
I really want to go to australia next year for 5 months as a sophmore. Is there anything I should know before I sign up with the program to go?
What would be some tips you would giveme if I wanted to go study abroad for 5 months in high school?
U SHOUID HAVE TECHNICAL ABILITIES AS A SOPHMORE,
Reply:Tips:
Be open minded.
Find exactly what the program offers and what is expected of you and where are you going to live?
Learn as much as you can about the country and its customs.
Make sure you have money to spend.
Expect things to be very different than what you are used to at home (this is the biggest mistake kids make!)
beware of the drinking and smoking laws and obey them.
Try to get along with the family and follow their rules.
Reply:I agree with Feisty, you should at least seriously consider 1) going for a whole year and 2) going to a non-English speaking country. Think about it -- how many times will you have the opportunity to live abroad and learn a new language while fully immersed in the culture? Not many, let me tell you. It only gets more difficult to arrange as an adult.
I know a year sounds like a long time to be away, but what often happens with students that only go for a semester is that they are just starting to feel comfortable, learning the language, making friends, etc., and then they have to go home! Being there for a year lets you really experience the whole thing.
There are scholarships for many exchange programs, but as you can imagine, they're hard to get because everyone wants one. It's possible (but pretty difficult) to win a full scholarship. No one except your parents or a scholarship will pay for your year, and no one (probably not even your parents) will pay you to go. One more advantage to going for a whole year instead of just a semester is that oftentimes the semester programs are only a couple thousand dollars less than the full year program. In other words, a year program might cost around $9,000 with AFS or YFU, and a semester program might cost $7,000. It's totally worth it to do the whole year!
Check out these websites for more info:
AFS: http://www.afs.org
YFU: http://www.yfu.org
Rotary: http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYout...
This link has a ton of great information about what being an exchange student is really about: http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf...
Reply:yes u can
Reply:Go to the Internet and search for the school you interested in and find out if you meet the school's entry requirements.
If you meet that then find out the visa requirement to enter your country of interest. Good lucky!
Reply:Yes, I actually have several tips for you!
1. Wait until you are a junior and go for an entire year. For one, application deadlines have passed for next year for many organizations -- especially if you are applying for scholarships.
2. Don't go to Australia! I have nothing against Australia, but one of the major benefits of an exchange is language immersion. If you go to Australia, you don't get the benefit of a second language.
3. Make sure you pick a reliable program. It should be CSIET listed (www.csiet.org). Those are programs certified to operate in the U.S. Also check with your school counselor for a recommendation. A program is only as good as its local representatives. Generally, AFS, Aspect, Rotary and YFU are reliable everywhere.
4. Many programs offer scholarships. Rotary is the cheapest, but most competitive. There are NO programs that will send you for free ... and why should they? Nothing that is totally free is valued. If you don't have the money this year, work for it and go next year.
5. As for the exchange experience itself, I could type you a whole list, instead I'll send you over to Exchange Student World, an online community of current and former exchange students. http://www.exchangestudentworld.com/
Good luck and I hope you have a great time!
What would be some tips you would giveme if I wanted to go study abroad for 5 months in high school?
U SHOUID HAVE TECHNICAL ABILITIES AS A SOPHMORE,
Reply:Tips:
Be open minded.
Find exactly what the program offers and what is expected of you and where are you going to live?
Learn as much as you can about the country and its customs.
Make sure you have money to spend.
Expect things to be very different than what you are used to at home (this is the biggest mistake kids make!)
beware of the drinking and smoking laws and obey them.
Try to get along with the family and follow their rules.
Reply:I agree with Feisty, you should at least seriously consider 1) going for a whole year and 2) going to a non-English speaking country. Think about it -- how many times will you have the opportunity to live abroad and learn a new language while fully immersed in the culture? Not many, let me tell you. It only gets more difficult to arrange as an adult.
I know a year sounds like a long time to be away, but what often happens with students that only go for a semester is that they are just starting to feel comfortable, learning the language, making friends, etc., and then they have to go home! Being there for a year lets you really experience the whole thing.
There are scholarships for many exchange programs, but as you can imagine, they're hard to get because everyone wants one. It's possible (but pretty difficult) to win a full scholarship. No one except your parents or a scholarship will pay for your year, and no one (probably not even your parents) will pay you to go. One more advantage to going for a whole year instead of just a semester is that oftentimes the semester programs are only a couple thousand dollars less than the full year program. In other words, a year program might cost around $9,000 with AFS or YFU, and a semester program might cost $7,000. It's totally worth it to do the whole year!
Check out these websites for more info:
AFS: http://www.afs.org
YFU: http://www.yfu.org
Rotary: http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYout...
This link has a ton of great information about what being an exchange student is really about: http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf...
Reply:yes u can
Reply:Go to the Internet and search for the school you interested in and find out if you meet the school's entry requirements.
If you meet that then find out the visa requirement to enter your country of interest. Good lucky!
Reply:Yes, I actually have several tips for you!
1. Wait until you are a junior and go for an entire year. For one, application deadlines have passed for next year for many organizations -- especially if you are applying for scholarships.
2. Don't go to Australia! I have nothing against Australia, but one of the major benefits of an exchange is language immersion. If you go to Australia, you don't get the benefit of a second language.
3. Make sure you pick a reliable program. It should be CSIET listed (www.csiet.org). Those are programs certified to operate in the U.S. Also check with your school counselor for a recommendation. A program is only as good as its local representatives. Generally, AFS, Aspect, Rotary and YFU are reliable everywhere.
4. Many programs offer scholarships. Rotary is the cheapest, but most competitive. There are NO programs that will send you for free ... and why should they? Nothing that is totally free is valued. If you don't have the money this year, work for it and go next year.
5. As for the exchange experience itself, I could type you a whole list, instead I'll send you over to Exchange Student World, an online community of current and former exchange students. http://www.exchangestudentworld.com/
Good luck and I hope you have a great time!
How do I apply for a study abroad in High School or an exchange program?
I'm really interested in going to Japan and I want to experience the schooling and life for quite awhile. I'm not at ALL close to fluent in Japanese but I want to learn, so I'm trying my best to achieve that goal. What I don't know though is what will happen...
How do I apply for a study abroad in High School or an exchange program?
The best place to start is with your guidance counselor. I don't know what the grade structure is to become a exchange student, so I won't even try to steer you in a direction I know little about.
Perhaps you would need to know a bit of Japanese in order to even be considered. Once again, I'm simply guessing.
Good Luck!
How do I apply for a study abroad in High School or an exchange program?
The best place to start is with your guidance counselor. I don't know what the grade structure is to become a exchange student, so I won't even try to steer you in a direction I know little about.
Perhaps you would need to know a bit of Japanese in order to even be considered. Once again, I'm simply guessing.
Good Luck!
How are the study abroad programs through college?
im about to be a senior and i have two choices for college.. a state school, or going to a comunity college and then going abroad to italy. its a big choice. opinions?
college expierience now when im young, travel later?
or travel when im young?
How are the study abroad programs through college?
While I understand that this is a huge choice for you. There is nothing saying you can't go to a state school and study abroad. There are numerous exchange programs through colleges that would be the same as your tuition. Scholarships and financial aid usually transfer for these programs. The program I went on was through a different college than the one I was attending. Due to the fact that we had an exchange policy for them I was able to go abroad for the same price it would have cost me to be on campus that year.
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college expierience now when im young, travel later?
or travel when im young?
How are the study abroad programs through college?
While I understand that this is a huge choice for you. There is nothing saying you can't go to a state school and study abroad. There are numerous exchange programs through colleges that would be the same as your tuition. Scholarships and financial aid usually transfer for these programs. The program I went on was through a different college than the one I was attending. Due to the fact that we had an exchange policy for them I was able to go abroad for the same price it would have cost me to be on campus that year.
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Is it a good idea for me to do study abroad in france for nine months, and then spain for nine months?
I am getting a degree in international business, and want to improve my spanish and french, because i already have taken four years of each in school. Will 9 months in each of these countries be enough to let me speak pretty good spanish, and french?
Is it a good idea for me to do study abroad in france for nine months, and then spain for nine months?
That will really be enough to improve your language abilities.
Its interesting too! http://www.campusfrance.org/en for further help regarding FRANCE.
All the best!
Reply:Yeah I think 9 months will improve your Spanish and French a lot. Wow..I always wanted to go to Europe. You're really lucky if you go. I can't afford to study abroad. I wish I could. But good things always happen to other people, never to me....
Reply:yes, you have a career path that may admire. i think it will improve it tremendously,. I always stress if you want to be fluent in a language immerse yourself into it vs. learning in a class and not applying in real world situations. however , don't get hooked or tired and seek out only English speaking people. You will see a major difference how your thoughts will be in another language and your English accent may change. too. it's very interesting. There are some courses in Spanish and France in each country listed below just in case.
parabens pra voce.
Is it a good idea for me to do study abroad in france for nine months, and then spain for nine months?
That will really be enough to improve your language abilities.
Its interesting too! http://www.campusfrance.org/en for further help regarding FRANCE.
All the best!
Reply:Yeah I think 9 months will improve your Spanish and French a lot. Wow..I always wanted to go to Europe. You're really lucky if you go. I can't afford to study abroad. I wish I could. But good things always happen to other people, never to me....
Reply:yes, you have a career path that may admire. i think it will improve it tremendously,. I always stress if you want to be fluent in a language immerse yourself into it vs. learning in a class and not applying in real world situations. however , don't get hooked or tired and seek out only English speaking people. You will see a major difference how your thoughts will be in another language and your English accent may change. too. it's very interesting. There are some courses in Spanish and France in each country listed below just in case.
parabens pra voce.
Wat is the procedure to do study in abroad in biotechnology?
hi i want to pursue my further studies in abroad(m.s) .i m a pg student .wat is the current research going on in this field.how much it costs to complete the course.
What are the requirement to obtain a scholarship to study abroad for masters degree?
I am Faniyi Oluwaseunfunmi. A graduating student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology,Ogbomoso,Oyo state.I'm studying Agricultural Economics and Extension.My CGPA is 4.04 as at 500level first semseter.
What are the requirement to obtain a scholarship to study abroad for masters degree?
Look into the possiblity of a Fullbright program offered either from your native country or from the country you wish to study abroad in. Google fullbright to find the site in your language.
What are the requirement to obtain a scholarship to study abroad for masters degree?
Look into the possiblity of a Fullbright program offered either from your native country or from the country you wish to study abroad in. Google fullbright to find the site in your language.
Can you study abroad your senior year in high school and still get an American graduate degree?
Generally speaking, yes. You may have to take a course or two the summer before or the summer after you return however to complete the graduation requirements.
It will actually depend upon how your school counts your exchange year. Most will give you social studies, langauge and independent study credit. Sometimes you also get math and science as you will most likely be taking those classes. You may have to take a senior English and/or American government class by correspondence or in summer school.
Make sure you get the credit commitment from your school in writing!
Good luck!
Can you study abroad your senior year in high school and still get an American graduate degree?
I've found a lot of information on study abroad, hopefully may help you:
http://summer-study-abroad-program.blogs...
Reply:Ask your school depend on the situation, your standing and your school. See your principal and explain your situation and seek the advise.
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It will actually depend upon how your school counts your exchange year. Most will give you social studies, langauge and independent study credit. Sometimes you also get math and science as you will most likely be taking those classes. You may have to take a senior English and/or American government class by correspondence or in summer school.
Make sure you get the credit commitment from your school in writing!
Good luck!
Can you study abroad your senior year in high school and still get an American graduate degree?
I've found a lot of information on study abroad, hopefully may help you:
http://summer-study-abroad-program.blogs...
Reply:Ask your school depend on the situation, your standing and your school. See your principal and explain your situation and seek the advise.
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How do I convince my parents it is a good idea to study abroad in Africa?
Next January, my college is offering a 17 day trip to Ghana and Nigeria for about $2700 (American). We are going as a group and are using a chartered bus for the entire trip. I know my parents won't be able to see the educational value of going, but I am going to try to convince them anyway. Got any suggestions?
How do I convince my parents it is a good idea to study abroad in Africa?
Do your homework. Study up on the country and discover what makes the country great. Take those great points and pass them along to your parents. Might be worth passing a few negative points to so as to look unbiased, but in response to their raised eyebrows, have a solution ready (i.e. Ethiopia is nearly at the brink of war with Eritrea. However, Ethiopia has the unquestionable dominant army and former Peace Corps volunteers who once served there had huge positive impacts in rural communities.)
Reply:You need to ask yourself that question. Why you wanna go and study in Africa, whats so great about it there? And trust me if its good answers and reasonable ones they tell it to your parents and that would be your best chance of getting to their hearts!
Reply:This kind of trip is exactly why you go to college in the first place. It will help you focus your interests, open your mind and probably will help you develop your career as well.
Reply:A friend of mine studied for a year through the College At Sea program and had a similar issues with his parents before he was allowed to enter thr program. Another friend had been through the same program a year earlier. He had his friend's parents call and discuss the program with his own parents.
The outcome couldn't have been better. Not only did my friend get complete blessings from his parents to attend the program, his younger sister was almost forced to do the program by his parents when she started college.
Good luck!
Reply:Convince your parents by proving to them that you can defend yourself in a combat-type situation and that you have considerable knowledge of first-aid. Show them that these skills are important skills that you can contribute to the travel group. If they know that you can defend yourself %26amp; take care of yourself in case of injury they are much more likely to agree with your trip. What are you planning to learn from your trip? Figure that out and lay it out for them- that will help your situation tremendously. Good Luck and Be Careful!
Reply:If you are serious of going - then start to get some funds for the trip yourself. Write articles, organise sales and get sponsorship. Maybe yur parents will then see your eagerness to go and support you.
Reply:I wouldn't go. there are dangerous minorities over there
How do I convince my parents it is a good idea to study abroad in Africa?
Do your homework. Study up on the country and discover what makes the country great. Take those great points and pass them along to your parents. Might be worth passing a few negative points to so as to look unbiased, but in response to their raised eyebrows, have a solution ready (i.e. Ethiopia is nearly at the brink of war with Eritrea. However, Ethiopia has the unquestionable dominant army and former Peace Corps volunteers who once served there had huge positive impacts in rural communities.)
Reply:You need to ask yourself that question. Why you wanna go and study in Africa, whats so great about it there? And trust me if its good answers and reasonable ones they tell it to your parents and that would be your best chance of getting to their hearts!
Reply:This kind of trip is exactly why you go to college in the first place. It will help you focus your interests, open your mind and probably will help you develop your career as well.
Reply:A friend of mine studied for a year through the College At Sea program and had a similar issues with his parents before he was allowed to enter thr program. Another friend had been through the same program a year earlier. He had his friend's parents call and discuss the program with his own parents.
The outcome couldn't have been better. Not only did my friend get complete blessings from his parents to attend the program, his younger sister was almost forced to do the program by his parents when she started college.
Good luck!
Reply:Convince your parents by proving to them that you can defend yourself in a combat-type situation and that you have considerable knowledge of first-aid. Show them that these skills are important skills that you can contribute to the travel group. If they know that you can defend yourself %26amp; take care of yourself in case of injury they are much more likely to agree with your trip. What are you planning to learn from your trip? Figure that out and lay it out for them- that will help your situation tremendously. Good Luck and Be Careful!
Reply:If you are serious of going - then start to get some funds for the trip yourself. Write articles, organise sales and get sponsorship. Maybe yur parents will then see your eagerness to go and support you.
Reply:I wouldn't go. there are dangerous minorities over there
Should I study abroad in Australia or New Zealand?
I am not sure which place is best. I really want to be able to surf but I also like natural beauty and outside activities. I am also interested in nightlife with fun activities.
Any ideas on where the nicest people are?
Which place is more fun?
Which is warmer?
And if so, what town should I study in?
Thanks so much!
Should I study abroad in Australia or New Zealand?
Hello there. I grew up in Hong Kong and came to Australia for my uni studies when I was 17. Now I end up settling down as a permanent resident in Melbourne.
Yes, Australia is awesome. As far as weather is concerned, it depends on what you like, Queensland and West Australia are very mild, warm, and doesn't change much. Melbourne (Victoria) is famous for its 4 seasons in a day. Like Tuesday it was 36 degrees and yesterday it was raining and we had to put the central heating on the whole night.
Queensland, Sydney (NSW) and Melbourne (Victoria) are probably the most dynamic places. Perth (WA) is quiet, Adelaide(SA) is even quieter...
Melbourne has a lot of good universities, and is famous for its (alternative) arts, music and clubbing scene. We have lots of galleries, exhibitions, as well as local heavy metal gigs and burlesque shows. Melb is always a bit quirky, the way I like it.
Do some research on the web and see what courses offered by which unis interest you the most. If you'd like to know more about Melb, you could gimme an email.
Reply:Studying abroad in Australia has more of an infrastructure to handle international students than NZ. However, you might get a more "authentic" experience in New Zealand.
Because Australia and New Zealand are very similar, it all depends on the program you choose.
Reply:New Zealand is the most idyllic place.
Reply:Australia
Reply:Well maybe you can study about the United Kingdom, Hawii,
or Montreal
Reply:climate,butiful=newzeland
if you wanna live in metropolitant area then=astralia
Reply:australia
Any ideas on where the nicest people are?
Which place is more fun?
Which is warmer?
And if so, what town should I study in?
Thanks so much!
Should I study abroad in Australia or New Zealand?
Hello there. I grew up in Hong Kong and came to Australia for my uni studies when I was 17. Now I end up settling down as a permanent resident in Melbourne.
Yes, Australia is awesome. As far as weather is concerned, it depends on what you like, Queensland and West Australia are very mild, warm, and doesn't change much. Melbourne (Victoria) is famous for its 4 seasons in a day. Like Tuesday it was 36 degrees and yesterday it was raining and we had to put the central heating on the whole night.
Queensland, Sydney (NSW) and Melbourne (Victoria) are probably the most dynamic places. Perth (WA) is quiet, Adelaide(SA) is even quieter...
Melbourne has a lot of good universities, and is famous for its (alternative) arts, music and clubbing scene. We have lots of galleries, exhibitions, as well as local heavy metal gigs and burlesque shows. Melb is always a bit quirky, the way I like it.
Do some research on the web and see what courses offered by which unis interest you the most. If you'd like to know more about Melb, you could gimme an email.
Reply:Studying abroad in Australia has more of an infrastructure to handle international students than NZ. However, you might get a more "authentic" experience in New Zealand.
Because Australia and New Zealand are very similar, it all depends on the program you choose.
Reply:New Zealand is the most idyllic place.
Reply:Australia
Reply:Well maybe you can study about the United Kingdom, Hawii,
or Montreal
Reply:climate,butiful=newzeland
if you wanna live in metropolitant area then=astralia
Reply:australia
Where can I get information on schloarships for study abroad year long programs?
I want to go to costa rica and its costs alot for a year.
Where can I get information on schloarships for study abroad year long programs?
Go to the website of Costa Rica...I'm sure you will find the information that you seek.
Where can I get information on schloarships for study abroad year long programs?
Go to the website of Costa Rica...I'm sure you will find the information that you seek.
What is life like in melbourne for a study abroad student? Are there a lot of good looking girls?
How long will I have for beach weather if I go in mid february and leave in june?
What is life like in melbourne for a study abroad student? Are there a lot of good looking girls?
Voted as one of the most livable cities in the world, Melbourne is ideal for study abroad students. Relatively small (population b/w 3 to 4 million), the city is spread extensively due to the many suburbs. The city centre is almost 20 blocks or so, with the Yarra river flowing at the south.
Many good-looking girls, infact some of the most beautiful girls in the world come from Australia. After all, the last Miss Universe was Australian.
Melbourne is a very laid-back city, with a huge international population. It's extremely multi-cultural and this diversity makes for a great living.
The seasons for Melbourne are as follows:
Spring - September to November
Summer - December to February
Autumn - March to May
Winter - June to August
This is not the definitive assesment, global warming has changed things around. Melbourne remains relatively cooler compared to Sydney and Brisbane. You should be able to get a few good weeks to enjoy the beach, after which things will be cooler. Try the Gold Coast in Queensland for more beach fun.
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What is life like in melbourne for a study abroad student? Are there a lot of good looking girls?
Voted as one of the most livable cities in the world, Melbourne is ideal for study abroad students. Relatively small (population b/w 3 to 4 million), the city is spread extensively due to the many suburbs. The city centre is almost 20 blocks or so, with the Yarra river flowing at the south.
Many good-looking girls, infact some of the most beautiful girls in the world come from Australia. After all, the last Miss Universe was Australian.
Melbourne is a very laid-back city, with a huge international population. It's extremely multi-cultural and this diversity makes for a great living.
The seasons for Melbourne are as follows:
Spring - September to November
Summer - December to February
Autumn - March to May
Winter - June to August
This is not the definitive assesment, global warming has changed things around. Melbourne remains relatively cooler compared to Sydney and Brisbane. You should be able to get a few good weeks to enjoy the beach, after which things will be cooler. Try the Gold Coast in Queensland for more beach fun.
super nanny
Which city in Spain is best to study abroad in?
I want to study abroad in Spain next summer and I don't know which city to go to. I was set on Seville, but then the program that I'm going with changed the course offerings. The other ones that are offerred by the program I like are Granada, Madrid, Barcelona, and Salamanca. I'm leaning toward Madrid because I like big cities, but I'm worried that it would be too hard being alone in a big city without knowing a ton of Spanish, and I hear that the weather is horrible in summer. Does anyone have any info on which cities would be better?
Which city in Spain is best to study abroad in?
My sister recently got back from a year in Valencia. The weather is better than Madrid yet it's still a big city with plenty to do.
If you're worried about not knowing the language, a big city would seem to be a better choice because there will be better support for foreigners. You should also remember that Barcelona is the second-biggest city in Spain, and Granada has a population of 236,000 - roughly the same size as Plymouth or Stoke.
What you've also got to remember is that you're going to have a geat time and meet a load of really cool people so don't think you'll be "alone" anywhere. You're going to have a great time wherever you go. Madrid is really nice. Granada has a wellknown university which you can look at online http://www.ugr.es/university.htm (English page)
In addition to all of that, you should use any available contacts at your current university (if you have one) to get any extra information, you may be able to find out personal recommendations that way - which will really help.
Good luck!
Reply:I'd say Barcelona. It's really nice there.
Reply:It can be very hot in Madrid in summer. Granada is a nice town, and not far from Madrid. You'll make friends in your classes so don't worry about not speaking tons of Spanish. All four cities you listed are nice. My faves are Madrid and Granada.
Reply:Half Spanish myself here. How about Vigo? Great new University there built in 1990. Plus it great city not to hot or to cold in the winter. You have no problem with the language there.
Reply:Sin duda Barcelona es la mejor ciudad de España,
son buenisimos los veranos en barna,
y las escuelas no deben ser tan malas,
yo vivo en bcn centro,
besos.
Reply:My vote is for Salamanca! I've never been there but I've heard a lot of great things about it from fellow students who have been there. A
Also, although it's not in Spain, Costa Rica is an interesting place to go - they do speak Spanish there!
Reply:Barcelona...I spent 2 months in Barca, and 3.5 months in Madrid. Barcelona is a wonderful city, very cosmopolitan, with everything Madrid has to offer, but a much more modern attitude. Almost everyone in Barca speaks some English. They also speak Catala there, however, so I'd make sure that if you were going to school in Barca that the classes are conducted in Spanish (unless you don't mind trying to learn Catala...it's a Romance language which isn't that hard to understand if you understand Spanish and/or French). Since Franco was deposed, there has been a huge resurgence in Catala nationalism, and the Catala language is used in full force whenever possible (it was banned under Franco). The weather in Barca is beautiful. I was there in late summer, and it never got very swelteringly hot...of course, it's right on the Mediterranean, so that helped keep the weather mild. There is a TON to do in Barca, from museums to clubs, amusement parks to sports to the beaches. You won't be bored in Barca. It also has a fabulous public transport system (so does Madrid, quite honestly), and it very close to France, Andorra, and Italy (relatively speaking), as well as having a major international airport from which you can fly to any other place in Europe quite easily (again, Madrid has this as well).
Madrid isn't horrible, weather wise. It does get hot, but it's a dry heat. It does have a lot to offer, as far as history and whatnot, but, I still lean toward Barca.
I've never been to Salamanca, and I only briefly visited Granada, so I don't know anything about them.
Reply:Madrid
Which city in Spain is best to study abroad in?
My sister recently got back from a year in Valencia. The weather is better than Madrid yet it's still a big city with plenty to do.
If you're worried about not knowing the language, a big city would seem to be a better choice because there will be better support for foreigners. You should also remember that Barcelona is the second-biggest city in Spain, and Granada has a population of 236,000 - roughly the same size as Plymouth or Stoke.
What you've also got to remember is that you're going to have a geat time and meet a load of really cool people so don't think you'll be "alone" anywhere. You're going to have a great time wherever you go. Madrid is really nice. Granada has a wellknown university which you can look at online http://www.ugr.es/university.htm (English page)
In addition to all of that, you should use any available contacts at your current university (if you have one) to get any extra information, you may be able to find out personal recommendations that way - which will really help.
Good luck!
Reply:I'd say Barcelona. It's really nice there.
Reply:It can be very hot in Madrid in summer. Granada is a nice town, and not far from Madrid. You'll make friends in your classes so don't worry about not speaking tons of Spanish. All four cities you listed are nice. My faves are Madrid and Granada.
Reply:Half Spanish myself here. How about Vigo? Great new University there built in 1990. Plus it great city not to hot or to cold in the winter. You have no problem with the language there.
Reply:Sin duda Barcelona es la mejor ciudad de España,
son buenisimos los veranos en barna,
y las escuelas no deben ser tan malas,
yo vivo en bcn centro,
besos.
Reply:My vote is for Salamanca! I've never been there but I've heard a lot of great things about it from fellow students who have been there. A
Also, although it's not in Spain, Costa Rica is an interesting place to go - they do speak Spanish there!
Reply:Barcelona...I spent 2 months in Barca, and 3.5 months in Madrid. Barcelona is a wonderful city, very cosmopolitan, with everything Madrid has to offer, but a much more modern attitude. Almost everyone in Barca speaks some English. They also speak Catala there, however, so I'd make sure that if you were going to school in Barca that the classes are conducted in Spanish (unless you don't mind trying to learn Catala...it's a Romance language which isn't that hard to understand if you understand Spanish and/or French). Since Franco was deposed, there has been a huge resurgence in Catala nationalism, and the Catala language is used in full force whenever possible (it was banned under Franco). The weather in Barca is beautiful. I was there in late summer, and it never got very swelteringly hot...of course, it's right on the Mediterranean, so that helped keep the weather mild. There is a TON to do in Barca, from museums to clubs, amusement parks to sports to the beaches. You won't be bored in Barca. It also has a fabulous public transport system (so does Madrid, quite honestly), and it very close to France, Andorra, and Italy (relatively speaking), as well as having a major international airport from which you can fly to any other place in Europe quite easily (again, Madrid has this as well).
Madrid isn't horrible, weather wise. It does get hot, but it's a dry heat. It does have a lot to offer, as far as history and whatnot, but, I still lean toward Barca.
I've never been to Salamanca, and I only briefly visited Granada, so I don't know anything about them.
Reply:Madrid
Which city in Spain is best to study abroad in?
I want to study abroad in Spain next summer and I don't know which city to go to. I was set on Seville, but then the program that I'm going with changed the course offerings. The other ones that are offerred by the program I like are Granada, Madrid, Barcelona, and Salamanca. I'm leaning toward Madrid because I like big cities, but I'm worried that it would be too hard being alone in a big city without knowing a ton of Spanish, and I hear that the weather is horrible in summer. Does anyone have any info on which cities would be better?
Which city in Spain is best to study abroad in?
My sister recently got back from a year in Valencia. The weather is better than Madrid yet it's still a big city with plenty to do.
If you're worried about not knowing the language, a big city would seem to be a better choice because there will be better support for foreigners. You should also remember that Barcelona is the second-biggest city in Spain, and Granada has a population of 236,000 - roughly the same size as Plymouth or Stoke.
What you've also got to remember is that you're going to have a geat time and meet a load of really cool people so don't think you'll be "alone" anywhere. You're going to have a great time wherever you go. Madrid is really nice. Granada has a wellknown university which you can look at online http://www.ugr.es/university.htm (English page)
In addition to all of that, you should use any available contacts at your current university (if you have one) to get any extra information, you may be able to find out personal recommendations that way - which will really help.
Good luck!
Reply:I'd say Barcelona. It's really nice there.
Reply:It can be very hot in Madrid in summer. Granada is a nice town, and not far from Madrid. You'll make friends in your classes so don't worry about not speaking tons of Spanish. All four cities you listed are nice. My faves are Madrid and Granada.
Reply:Half Spanish myself here. How about Vigo? Great new University there built in 1990. Plus it great city not to hot or to cold in the winter. You have no problem with the language there.
Reply:Sin duda Barcelona es la mejor ciudad de España,
son buenisimos los veranos en barna,
y las escuelas no deben ser tan malas,
yo vivo en bcn centro,
besos.
Reply:My vote is for Salamanca! I've never been there but I've heard a lot of great things about it from fellow students who have been there. A
Also, although it's not in Spain, Costa Rica is an interesting place to go - they do speak Spanish there!
Reply:Barcelona...I spent 2 months in Barca, and 3.5 months in Madrid. Barcelona is a wonderful city, very cosmopolitan, with everything Madrid has to offer, but a much more modern attitude. Almost everyone in Barca speaks some English. They also speak Catala there, however, so I'd make sure that if you were going to school in Barca that the classes are conducted in Spanish (unless you don't mind trying to learn Catala...it's a Romance language which isn't that hard to understand if you understand Spanish and/or French). Since Franco was deposed, there has been a huge resurgence in Catala nationalism, and the Catala language is used in full force whenever possible (it was banned under Franco). The weather in Barca is beautiful. I was there in late summer, and it never got very swelteringly hot...of course, it's right on the Mediterranean, so that helped keep the weather mild. There is a TON to do in Barca, from museums to clubs, amusement parks to sports to the beaches. You won't be bored in Barca. It also has a fabulous public transport system (so does Madrid, quite honestly), and it very close to France, Andorra, and Italy (relatively speaking), as well as having a major international airport from which you can fly to any other place in Europe quite easily (again, Madrid has this as well).
Madrid isn't horrible, weather wise. It does get hot, but it's a dry heat. It does have a lot to offer, as far as history and whatnot, but, I still lean toward Barca.
I've never been to Salamanca, and I only briefly visited Granada, so I don't know anything about them.
Reply:Madrid
Which city in Spain is best to study abroad in?
My sister recently got back from a year in Valencia. The weather is better than Madrid yet it's still a big city with plenty to do.
If you're worried about not knowing the language, a big city would seem to be a better choice because there will be better support for foreigners. You should also remember that Barcelona is the second-biggest city in Spain, and Granada has a population of 236,000 - roughly the same size as Plymouth or Stoke.
What you've also got to remember is that you're going to have a geat time and meet a load of really cool people so don't think you'll be "alone" anywhere. You're going to have a great time wherever you go. Madrid is really nice. Granada has a wellknown university which you can look at online http://www.ugr.es/university.htm (English page)
In addition to all of that, you should use any available contacts at your current university (if you have one) to get any extra information, you may be able to find out personal recommendations that way - which will really help.
Good luck!
Reply:I'd say Barcelona. It's really nice there.
Reply:It can be very hot in Madrid in summer. Granada is a nice town, and not far from Madrid. You'll make friends in your classes so don't worry about not speaking tons of Spanish. All four cities you listed are nice. My faves are Madrid and Granada.
Reply:Half Spanish myself here. How about Vigo? Great new University there built in 1990. Plus it great city not to hot or to cold in the winter. You have no problem with the language there.
Reply:Sin duda Barcelona es la mejor ciudad de España,
son buenisimos los veranos en barna,
y las escuelas no deben ser tan malas,
yo vivo en bcn centro,
besos.
Reply:My vote is for Salamanca! I've never been there but I've heard a lot of great things about it from fellow students who have been there. A
Also, although it's not in Spain, Costa Rica is an interesting place to go - they do speak Spanish there!
Reply:Barcelona...I spent 2 months in Barca, and 3.5 months in Madrid. Barcelona is a wonderful city, very cosmopolitan, with everything Madrid has to offer, but a much more modern attitude. Almost everyone in Barca speaks some English. They also speak Catala there, however, so I'd make sure that if you were going to school in Barca that the classes are conducted in Spanish (unless you don't mind trying to learn Catala...it's a Romance language which isn't that hard to understand if you understand Spanish and/or French). Since Franco was deposed, there has been a huge resurgence in Catala nationalism, and the Catala language is used in full force whenever possible (it was banned under Franco). The weather in Barca is beautiful. I was there in late summer, and it never got very swelteringly hot...of course, it's right on the Mediterranean, so that helped keep the weather mild. There is a TON to do in Barca, from museums to clubs, amusement parks to sports to the beaches. You won't be bored in Barca. It also has a fabulous public transport system (so does Madrid, quite honestly), and it very close to France, Andorra, and Italy (relatively speaking), as well as having a major international airport from which you can fly to any other place in Europe quite easily (again, Madrid has this as well).
Madrid isn't horrible, weather wise. It does get hot, but it's a dry heat. It does have a lot to offer, as far as history and whatnot, but, I still lean toward Barca.
I've never been to Salamanca, and I only briefly visited Granada, so I don't know anything about them.
Reply:Madrid
What does it take to study abroad?
i will love to study abroad but dont know what it takes and how much it will cost me. i also want to paticipate in any scholarship award program to continue my studies, please someone should put me true.
What does it take to study abroad?
around $50,000 a year if your lucky
Reply:Depending where you study, it can be anywhere from 1000 more to several thousand more. European countries tend to be the most expensive, or the US if you are in Europe. However, even on tight budgets it is possible.
Next semester I am going to go study abroad for the second time. I pay for it mostly with hopes, dreams, wishes and -of course- student loans.
My roommate who has worked about twice in her life has gone 3 times and her parents have not paid for it.
So, it is entirely possible if you really want to go.
Good luck!
Reply:You should have lots of money and very good results
Reply:It can be cheaper than studying at home.
Where are you now? Where are you planning to go? It's hard to answer accurately without this information.
Reply:lots of money.
What does it take to study abroad?
around $50,000 a year if your lucky
Reply:Depending where you study, it can be anywhere from 1000 more to several thousand more. European countries tend to be the most expensive, or the US if you are in Europe. However, even on tight budgets it is possible.
Next semester I am going to go study abroad for the second time. I pay for it mostly with hopes, dreams, wishes and -of course- student loans.
My roommate who has worked about twice in her life has gone 3 times and her parents have not paid for it.
So, it is entirely possible if you really want to go.
Good luck!
Reply:You should have lots of money and very good results
Reply:It can be cheaper than studying at home.
Where are you now? Where are you planning to go? It's hard to answer accurately without this information.
Reply:lots of money.
I want to know what the experience is like when you study abroad?
I'm planning on going to London next Fall and maybe to a Latin Country in the Spring. I just wanted to get a variety of opinons and experiences so I would know what to expect. I also know everyones experience is different but I still would like to know.
I want to know what the experience is like when you study abroad?
It is the experience of a lifetime. In all seriousness, go and enjoy it because what people say is right: when you get older, you have more responsibilities. Plus, you can only get student airfare %26amp; an ISIC until you are 26. It will change you- how you think about the world and your maturity.
When you get back after your experiences, do not expect that everyone will want to hear about your time abroad as much as you will want to talk about it. Friends who did not study abroad may act differently, so talking at length about your travels may make them feel as though you are bragging.
Go. Enjoy yourself. See as much as you can.
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I want to know what the experience is like when you study abroad?
It is the experience of a lifetime. In all seriousness, go and enjoy it because what people say is right: when you get older, you have more responsibilities. Plus, you can only get student airfare %26amp; an ISIC until you are 26. It will change you- how you think about the world and your maturity.
When you get back after your experiences, do not expect that everyone will want to hear about your time abroad as much as you will want to talk about it. Friends who did not study abroad may act differently, so talking at length about your travels may make them feel as though you are bragging.
Go. Enjoy yourself. See as much as you can.
wisdom teeth
How do I get a scholarship to study abroad?
I am from the philippines and currently working for a U.S. based company. I want to pursue a course in psychology or anything related to human behavior but i cannot find any organization that can help me with my studies. My salary isnt enough to pay for it.
How do I get a scholarship to study abroad?
I believe that you can fill out a FAFSA application, which while I have heard some things I'm not sure how much this will help. Or of course you can you can check the school's website and look for scholarships. Search the internet, I'm sure you'll find financial aid websites. Studying abroad is very expensive but I'm sure people find ways to pay for it. You can try asking your company to transfer you to the country where you want to study so you can work to help pay for your studies, or even make so that they pay you to study, depending on your area of work. Have you ventured to take some classes online? Sometimes it's a pain but it's different for everyone.
Reply:This is a perpetual problem.
You have three options:
1/ Go to the bank and borrow the money.
2/ Ask family to help you.
3/ Forget it.
No other options exist.
How do I get a scholarship to study abroad?
I believe that you can fill out a FAFSA application, which while I have heard some things I'm not sure how much this will help. Or of course you can you can check the school's website and look for scholarships. Search the internet, I'm sure you'll find financial aid websites. Studying abroad is very expensive but I'm sure people find ways to pay for it. You can try asking your company to transfer you to the country where you want to study so you can work to help pay for your studies, or even make so that they pay you to study, depending on your area of work. Have you ventured to take some classes online? Sometimes it's a pain but it's different for everyone.
Reply:This is a perpetual problem.
You have three options:
1/ Go to the bank and borrow the money.
2/ Ask family to help you.
3/ Forget it.
No other options exist.
Where should I study abroad in Spain?
I want to study abroad in Spain next fall (first semester of my junior year in college). My options are Alicante, Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Alcala, Palma de Mallorca, Granada, or Malaga. I would go through either the International Studies Abroad (ISA) Program or CIEE.
I've heard some good things about studying abroad in Alicante because there is only one program that goes there, therefor less American students and more interacting with spanish students.
If anyone has studied abroad in any of these cites (especially if you did it through either of those programs) I would love to hear what you thought about your experience.
Or if you have vacationed/lived in any of these cites, or have any other feedback I would really appreciate it.
Thanks!
Where should I study abroad in Spain?
All the cities you have metioned are great places to visit, to live and to study. Each one of them is different and unlike what you stated, Alicante is not the only place where you will have the chance to interact with locals. The program is the problem? if you choose any of these two programs you will end up with americans even if the school is in the smallest town in Spain. These programs are geared toward Americans who are willing to spend money (student loans) in studying abroad. However, if you to acheive your goals, you need to look for a program or a school in your own, especially a local small school. These language schools will usually have foreigners from all over Europe and Japan. This diversity will open the doors for you to locals. They are usually more knowledgeable and schools are more prepared to provide with real (not commercial like for americans) local experience.
You need to go out there and do it yourself. But here is a quick reference about the cities you mentioned:
- Mallorca is an expensive summer gateaway for rich people from all over Europe. Great night life and beaches.
-Barcelona is a place for everyone. It is one of the most beautifull cities in Europe. You find anything and evrything you want. Spanish is not commonly used by locals though, it is the Catalan. Safety is good but not the best.
-Madrid, in my opinion is the best place to be especially for the fall semester. The weather is nice and the city got everything from nightlife to culture. It is very student friendly city and it is somewhat affordable if you know the spots. I will highly recommend.
-Alicante is smaller coastal town with nice beaches, famous resorts for spaniards. Locals can be friendly but you can get bored easily. It is the most affordable of your choices.
In general I will avoid coastal towns in the fall, because the weather is not nice enough ro swim and stuff, and nothing really going on since everyone is back to school.
Contact me if you need more info
Reply:cairo
I've heard some good things about studying abroad in Alicante because there is only one program that goes there, therefor less American students and more interacting with spanish students.
If anyone has studied abroad in any of these cites (especially if you did it through either of those programs) I would love to hear what you thought about your experience.
Or if you have vacationed/lived in any of these cites, or have any other feedback I would really appreciate it.
Thanks!
Where should I study abroad in Spain?
All the cities you have metioned are great places to visit, to live and to study. Each one of them is different and unlike what you stated, Alicante is not the only place where you will have the chance to interact with locals. The program is the problem? if you choose any of these two programs you will end up with americans even if the school is in the smallest town in Spain. These programs are geared toward Americans who are willing to spend money (student loans) in studying abroad. However, if you to acheive your goals, you need to look for a program or a school in your own, especially a local small school. These language schools will usually have foreigners from all over Europe and Japan. This diversity will open the doors for you to locals. They are usually more knowledgeable and schools are more prepared to provide with real (not commercial like for americans) local experience.
You need to go out there and do it yourself. But here is a quick reference about the cities you mentioned:
- Mallorca is an expensive summer gateaway for rich people from all over Europe. Great night life and beaches.
-Barcelona is a place for everyone. It is one of the most beautifull cities in Europe. You find anything and evrything you want. Spanish is not commonly used by locals though, it is the Catalan. Safety is good but not the best.
-Madrid, in my opinion is the best place to be especially for the fall semester. The weather is nice and the city got everything from nightlife to culture. It is very student friendly city and it is somewhat affordable if you know the spots. I will highly recommend.
-Alicante is smaller coastal town with nice beaches, famous resorts for spaniards. Locals can be friendly but you can get bored easily. It is the most affordable of your choices.
In general I will avoid coastal towns in the fall, because the weather is not nice enough ro swim and stuff, and nothing really going on since everyone is back to school.
Contact me if you need more info
Reply:cairo
What is a legit organization to study abroad with?
Im a high school student and I want to study in japan for a semester. What is a good organization to go abroad with?
What is a legit organization to study abroad with?
Most fraternities study broads for 4-5 years.
What is a legit organization to study abroad with?
Most fraternities study broads for 4-5 years.
Where should I study abroad in the UK?
I'm an American planning on studying psychology at either the University of Glasgow or Queen Mary, University of London next spring, but I can't decide which one. I've been to London twice before and loved it, but I've never been to Glasgow. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks!
Where should I study abroad in the UK?
I would choose Glasgow but then I'm Scottish so slightly biased, I just find that London smells funny and Glasgow is so cheap to live compared to London. I love the Glaswegian people they are awesome for a night out and Glasgow is really cosmopolitan these days.
plan to do my post doc at Glasgow :)
Reply:Lol none of them:P stay in America or go to Canada or... go to a less busy city which is cheaper to study in and still have some of the best Univerisities in the EU, like Cardiff, Edinburgh, Bristol(yes they are some of the biggest cities in the U.K. but nothing preperd to London and Glasgow). Cardiff is an amazing city! when i was in NYC on holiday was taking to some people in a resturant who went to Cardiff and London and they said Cardiff has got everything London has but just smaller and eiser to get around! but hey your choice,its much cheaper to study out of the 3 biggest cities in Britain.
Reply:I agree that London is the best place to study psychology but that doesnt stop you from visiting Glasgow from time to time.
Glasgow has a lot to offer, friendly people, great clubs, pubs and eating places. The architecture is a rich mix of Elizabethan, Georgian and modern. A must see is Macintosh.
His style is world reknown. There is also a great wealth of Art in Glasgow...so diverse theres something for everyone to appreciate....See you soon...............
Reply:Oh, goodness, what a choice! To be honest, myself, I'd go to London. London is an amazing city, and it's one heck of a place to be a student. Glasgow is also really, really cool, but London is LONDON.
I don't think you can really go wrong with either one, but, you know, LONDON! :winks:
Reply:Try to visit this site, you may find some information on study abroad in UK:
http://summer-study-abroad-program.blogs...
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Where should I study abroad in the UK?
I would choose Glasgow but then I'm Scottish so slightly biased, I just find that London smells funny and Glasgow is so cheap to live compared to London. I love the Glaswegian people they are awesome for a night out and Glasgow is really cosmopolitan these days.
plan to do my post doc at Glasgow :)
Reply:Lol none of them:P stay in America or go to Canada or... go to a less busy city which is cheaper to study in and still have some of the best Univerisities in the EU, like Cardiff, Edinburgh, Bristol(yes they are some of the biggest cities in the U.K. but nothing preperd to London and Glasgow). Cardiff is an amazing city! when i was in NYC on holiday was taking to some people in a resturant who went to Cardiff and London and they said Cardiff has got everything London has but just smaller and eiser to get around! but hey your choice,its much cheaper to study out of the 3 biggest cities in Britain.
Reply:I agree that London is the best place to study psychology but that doesnt stop you from visiting Glasgow from time to time.
Glasgow has a lot to offer, friendly people, great clubs, pubs and eating places. The architecture is a rich mix of Elizabethan, Georgian and modern. A must see is Macintosh.
His style is world reknown. There is also a great wealth of Art in Glasgow...so diverse theres something for everyone to appreciate....See you soon...............
Reply:Oh, goodness, what a choice! To be honest, myself, I'd go to London. London is an amazing city, and it's one heck of a place to be a student. Glasgow is also really, really cool, but London is LONDON.
I don't think you can really go wrong with either one, but, you know, LONDON! :winks:
Reply:Try to visit this site, you may find some information on study abroad in UK:
http://summer-study-abroad-program.blogs...
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