What is better- to study abroad for a semester or a whole year?

I am wondering if studying abroad for an entire year is worth it... I am going next year (my Junior year) and I am able to graduate early as it already is... But I am wondering if this would complicate things back home with friends and employers... I would appreciate any feedback!

What is better- to study abroad for a semester or a whole year?
It all depends- if you want to become fluent in a foreign language and will be studying in a foreign country, it might take a year to fully adapt and get the whole experience (or speak like a native). Going abroad PERIOD is "worth it." Try talking to your employer to see what they say. If they don't want you to leave for a year, come back and find another job- guaranteed you will be more marketable because you'll have had the across-the-sea experience. And if your friends are really your friends, you'll stay in touch. Today's world is so connected with email and cell phones that are compatible overseas that it's almost impossible NOT to keep in touch! I encourage you to go a whole year, but ultimately, if you aren't comfortable with it, maybe starting out with a semester and seeing what happens is worth a shot.
Reply:You don't say what country you are going to ... but if your stay includes language immersion, a year is definitely the way to go! You will absorb so much more of the language and culture. Many students say it takes a semester just so they can really feel at home and talk to people! I think it would greatly pay off for you!
Reply:You don't say if your high school or college.


If your in college, all it can do for you is make you more marketable to have the experience. If you go through a your university study abroad program that is affiliated with foreign univ. you can use the units/credits towards your degree. So no time lost there. I have done half of my required classes for my Spanish BA in Mexico. I am enrolled here, it is just that my class room happens to be in Mexico. Costs are similar to here and no time is wasted. If fact by going to Mexico I am graduating early as the classes are accelerated in Mexico.





If your in high school, very few if any US high schools will accept foreign credits.


So graduate early if you can.





If your going abroad to learn a language, go for a year. You will learn it that way.





If your going for the experience whatever works best for you.





As far as jobs and friends, it can be worked out one way or another, just depends on how important it is for you to go. Jobs come and go, friends will always be there. Again, depends on what you want to do.





Good Luck.
Reply:It will complicate your social life back home, but not with potential employers--no human resources department in their right mind would look at someone's travels as a negative. If you like your destination, go for the whole year.

What happens if you study abroad for one year and then end up wanting to stay? Can you transfer?

I go to college in New York and I'm studying abroad in Germany for a year. The thing is though, recently my parents moved to Germany for a 2 year work assignment and I've been in Germany for all my breaks and I really like it. I have a feeling that I'm going to want to end up staying in Germany rather than going back to school in the U.S. Would it be hard for me to transfer to the German University since I'm a U.S. citizen?

What happens if you study abroad for one year and then end up wanting to stay? Can you transfer?
If the program you're on is through your university, you can extend your stay until you graduate. Because being in Germany is considered being at your home university, you can stay until you graduate. However, if you decide to stay forever, make sure the school is on the FAFSA list, that way you can still get loans. If your study abroad program is not through your school, you can not graduate without taking some of your courses at your home university. In most schools, you cannot transfer more than a certain # of credits. So you have to ask your adviser before you decide on anything. If you want to be accpeted into the school you're in in Germany, you have to APPLY as a student to the univerity. This means that you need to transfer your grades and recommendations and wait till you get accepted into the school. You can also ask your study abroad office at your home university and your Germany office to get more information about this.

Does anyone know of any colleges/universities in the US that have really good study abroad programs?

I have been looking at colleges for awhile but I cant seem to find a college that has a really good study abroad program.Do you know of any in New York or in the New England Area or just any at all?Does anyone know of any college that permits students to study abroad in Africa-not south africa but moreso underdeveloped african countries?

Does anyone know of any colleges/universities in the US that have really good study abroad programs?
I think it depends on where you want to study abroad. I went to SUNY New Paltz, and went abroad to Nagasaki, Japan. These programs are a bit more advanced than some others, in that they require your to have some knowledge of the language of the country you are about to travel to. You also need letters of maturity and recommendations. The staff itself is knowledgable and well traveled. The financial aid and grant packages are amazing. I'd recommend it, as an alumni.
Reply:The University of Delaware has great programs. I studied abroad three times as an undergraduate. The have programs in over 30 countries. Check out their website www.udel.edu
Reply:check this site: http://www.studyabroaddirectory.com


it has a comprehensive list of universities.

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I'm going to study abroad in Spain and wanted to know: which city is better, Madrid or Barcelona?

I plan to study abroad my junior year in college in Spain and wanted to know if Madrid or Barcelona was better. I heard that Barcelona is better for young people, but Madrid is better for actually learning Spanish. Which is better and why?

I'm going to study abroad in Spain and wanted to know: which city is better, Madrid or Barcelona?
Barcelona is beautiful city with very interesting social life, so there is a lot of opportunitis to find friends and talk with people at all, wich I mean is a very important for practising spanish. Madrid isnt bad its just not so livefull place.
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Reply:barcelona is better for young ppl because its a fun place.. there is alot of young things to do there and its very nice to see





madrid is jus the capital and its main learning view is there..
Reply:When I went to Spain I only went to Madrid not Barcelona but I would study in Seville if I had the choice. It is near the beach and there are a ton of young people and my friend now speaks wonderful spanish and learned alot about the culture. Madrid is very city and fast paced. If I was gonna endulge my self in the culture it would be in a smaller town
Reply:Madrid, cause in Barcelona people speak a little complicated, if you want to learn spanish you should go to Madrid, i'll go to there in a couple months to study there ;)

I want to study abroad but I am not sure where to, please help?

I am a human Bio major and I want to go to med school.





I have always wanted to study abroad but I am not sure where to though.





I am trying to look for a school that has a really strong science program.





Any suggestions?

I want to study abroad but I am not sure where to, please help?
Welcome to Russia, our med schools are the best in the world. If you want, you can write me(my e-mail is not blocked) and I`ll send you sites of our best med schools.Good luck to you

I want to study abroad when I get into college?

My friend and I are planning to study abroad when we get into college and we want to know some of the good colleges that have campuses all over the world. Please help.








Thanx in advance!!! :)

I want to study abroad when I get into college?
One of the cool website on study abroad programs that I just came across, hopefully may help you :





http://summer-study-abroad-program.blogs...

Are there any study abroad programs that cater to those who are not enrolled in school?

I want to study abroad in italy but I'm not enrolled in a college or university.

Are there any study abroad programs that cater to those who are not enrolled in school?
You could enroll directly (or semi-directly) into a university or institute in Italy.





Search "Study Abroad Programs". Some of those programs should have something that can work for you.





The answer is: I'm pretty sure, yes.
Reply:Well, if you are not enrolled at an instituition, I assume you mean you want to travel and stay abroad as a college-aged person, without actually studying. Is that correct? If that is the case, there are many work and volunteer abroad programs avaliable to you. You can choose to do volunteer work, work for a short term in the hospitality industry (hotel/hostel work, etc.), do an au pair where you would stay with a family abroad and care for children/houswork in exchange for room and board and a small additional stipend, intern abroad, or even teach english abroad, though this is more difficult to get and I believe you need certain certification. There are also other options available to you, a great deal of which can be found on the transitions abroad website. Transitions abroad lists companies and organizations who facilitate opportunities abroad for those who seek work abroad with those who can provide it. I would begin by doing some research there, and perhaps check out your local library or bookstore for books and guides about travel, work, and study abroad. They can be great sources for information, as they are written by people who have done and have gained experience-based knowledge in what you desire to do. Good luck!





http://www.transitionsabroad.com/

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