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Less than 1% of American students study abroad each year
The History of Studying Abroad
Part 1: Early Beginnings (1190 - 1900)
Part 2: The Aftermath of the World Wars
Part 3: The 1950s - The Cold War
Part 4: The Final Countdown
Chapter 3 of Study Abroad's Exciting History ended with the collapse of the USSR and the subsequent raising of the iron curtain. The following two decades saw an incredible increase in exchange programs between American universities and those of other countries. Because of advancing technology, infrastructure, and communication, the tourism sector boomed. This...
Studying Russian became a very popular request.
The History of Studying Abroad
Part 1: Early Beginnings (1190 - 1900)
Part 2: The Aftermath of the World Wars
Part 3: The 1950s - The Cold War
Part 4: The Final Countdown
As the world was settling into the post-war generation, there were increased opportunities for education abroad. With political support for study abroad as a means for increasing world peace, programs developed rapidly, with the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) leading the pack.
As early as 1951, two large organizations with similar meanings, Council on...
Transportation for study abroad students was limited.
The History of Studying Abroad
Part 1: Early Beginnings (1190 - 1900)
Part 2: The Aftermath of the World Wars
Part 3: The 1950s - The Cold War
Part 4: The Final Countdown
The first part of our exciting journey through time, History of Study Abroad: Part 1, concluded with the creation of Indiana University's first programs that echoed what we recognize as study abroad today. This was at the turn of the century, and while the first thousand or so years of "study abroad history" were not terribly turbulent or exciting, the 20th century...
London is filled with a diverse vibe that will fulfill your mood no matter what it is. The city offers something for everyone that will have people completely satisfied and feeling comfortable. However, the key is getting out and discovering those places that you can go to depending on the time you are looking for. They offer a variety of clubs, pubs, museums, parks, activities, tours, bars, and much more to fill up your day with to ensure that you experience the grand city in the right way without forcing yourself into the “partying mood” when all you really want to do is relax with a pint...
1. To Go by Plane, Train, or Bus? That is the Question. The best way to save money while traveling is to utilize flight search engines like skyscanner.com, which browse through all flights in your area and leave you with the cheapest options. My advice would be to insert the city that you’re studying around at in the departures section, and leave your options open by choosing “everywhere” as your destination. This way, you are able to find the cheapest flights flying out of your city every weekend. However, you should also research other modes of transportation like trains or buses. Buses...
Volunteer Director Katie and her Mexican host family
Choosing your accommodations for an extended period abroad can be a struggle. One of the most discussed options when travelling or studying abroad is a homestay with a local family. Homestays can be a rewarding experience and present an unrivaled opportunity for genuine cultural exchange. Living situations can range from a basic room-rental agreement to full-blown family immersion. Depending on what kind of experience you’re looking to have abroad, either side of that spectrum could either sound awesome or awful. Here are a few pros and...
Napoleon: a surprising advocate for studying abroad.
The History of Studying Abroad
Part 1: Early Beginnings (1190 - 1900)
Part 2: The Aftermath of the World Wars
Part 3: The 1950s - The Cold War
Part 4: The Final Countdown
As William Hoffa writes in A History of Study Abroad, any (and all) travel "has educational potential, whatever its inspiration and purpose. What and how much is learned, however, depends greatly on how open the traveler is to what the road offers.” Hoffa implores students to be open to learning, but he is not the first to suggest this.
International education refers...
It’s not every day you get to meet someone that has studied abroad in a country for a whole year. Though I have been good friends with Claudia Chin for a while now, who studied abroad at the Peking University in China, the first distinct fact that I learned about her was the that she had just spent the past entire year exploring her Chinese heritage and living it up in one of the most economically booming and lively cities in the world. While it may be a bit intimidating for students to consider studying their entire academic year overseas, to Claudia, it became the most important and...
It is becoming increasingly popular for undergraduates to study abroad at some point during their college career. What is less common though, is for students to study abroad twice. Villanova business majors Molly Malone and Tim Demetriou both studied with the Global Citizens Program in London the spring semester of their freshman year. Hooked with the travel bug, they both decided to study abroad two years later in Milan, Italy during their junior year.
Malone and Demetriou met through the Global Citizens Program, in London in the spring of their freshman year. While many students are wary...
This week I had the pleasure of talking to Lisa Cadrone, a current junior at Boston University who studied abroad in Sydney, Australia during her fall semester. She is currently majoring in psychology and minoring in public health. She did the program through BU, which allowed her to take 3 courses (equating to 12 credits back in BU) as well as an internship that counted for 4 BU credits. She began her study abroad experience taking a class on Australian Culture and Art History for 6 weeks. During the second half of her program she took one course at night, and interned from 9am-3pm....
Ain't no mountain high enough...
Maybe it's because my last name is Lee, or maybe it's because my dad always jokes that I was a spitting image of my (Asian) doctor at birth, I often come to the conclusion that it is no accident that I have ended up living in China. I have a faint memory of a page from my third grade textbook, when Mr. Sheehy explained to our class what a "pagoda" was and where we could find them; what's more, my best friend of 20-some years, Holly, was crazy for eggrolls (and boys!) from a young age, leading to many shared trips together to our favorite buffet on Route 30...
The world is waiting: get out there!
Advisors
In order to make the whole experience-of-a-life-time-study-abroad-trip happen, you're going to need to get your advisors on board. Your academic advisors, in addition to your campus study abroad advisor, will serve as great resources for selecting programs, ensuring you won't delay your graduation, transferring credits, and seeking general logistical and practical advice. Begin the planning stages of your great adventure early to ensure you have the best and most academically beneficial experience!
Budget
The cost of your study abroad experience...
At the end of every study abroad program, there becomes a moment when one thinks to themself, “I wish I knew then what I know now.” Hindsight is 20-20, and studying abroad is no exception. Therefore, I’m here to provide you with some expert advice on what to expect when studying abroad, from IES Abroad Milan student services director, Walter Muto. Walter has been the student services director and self proclaimed go-to man on all things “student life” at IES Abroad Milan since January of 2005. He explains about three main challenges that he sees students face time after time while studying...
Explore the great outdoors this summer!
If the thought of spending your summer holiday melting under the depressingly hot sun or lounging by the pool (yawn) doesn't tickle your fancy, don't despair! Even though the ski slopes are green in North America in July and August, thanks to our good friend The Tilt of the Earth (or Altitude), you will find that there are still many cold places for you to explore when you study abroad. Avoid the sticky, sweaty mess of summertime and instead embrace the chills of winter, and all of the awesome hot chocolates (er, adventure sports) that come with it. The...
Make the most of your summer abroad!
Studying abroad over the summer has a myriad of benefits. Usually much cheaper than semester/year long program options, short-term summer study abroad programs can still allow for complete cultural immersion. With summer study abroad, you will not miss out on any of your on-campus commitments or get off track for earning your degree (in some cases, you may even free up more space in your schedule!). If you do not have the opportunity to study abroad for a longer period of time, a summer option would be a great fit for you!
The best part of summer is the...
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