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if it involves adventure and a passport, i'm there. i (@peglegmeg) am a 23 year old travel and optimism enthusiast currently exploring life in and around the middle kingdom.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
Economics major abroad: Jump for joy!
The study of economics revolves around explaining the great mysteries of how people and societies operate. Making sense of the world's scarce resources, understanding how people choose to use them to satisfy their unlimited desires, and trying to figure out why people behave in the ways they do are just some of the many attractive elements of this major to students.
Students graduating with a degree in economics will be well prepared for career paths such as business management, consulting, finance, federal, state and local government service, non-...
Shine your light for the world to see!
The world might not be able to agree on some things, but I can confidently say that no matter where you go, everyone loves a good party! Holidays are a fun element of your study abroad experience that you may not have previously considered. Celebrating a national holiday in a new country can be deep in meaning, provide many cultural insights, set the stage for a good time, or do all of the above!
If you're looking for the best holiday shindig on the planet for your summer study abroad experience, we suggest checking out the following countries! (And don'...
Studying psychology abroad will open your mind!
Psychology is one of the most popular majors in the world - and for good reason! Holding a psychology degree is very useful and versatile, as it equips students with the skills they will need to have positive interactions with their future fellow employees. In addition to offering tremendous opportunity for personal growth, a psychology degree will provide a huge range of career opportunities.
Students who enter this field of study are typically very people-oriented and interested in understanding how the human mind thinks and works. Psych...
The Pros + Cons of Earning a Graduate Degree Abroad
Did you regrettably pass up a chance to study abroad during undergrad? Or, even worse—did you study abroad once and are now just dying to hop back overseas and do it again?
More and more, recently graduated students are turning to international universities and institutions as options for obtaining advanced degrees. Maybe it is not "studying abroad" in the traditional sense (as a fun break from undergrad), but going overseas fulltime to pursue a Masters or Doctorate degree is not only becoming more common, but is also becoming more...
Learn biology in the real world: study abroad!
For some students, the thought of pursuing a degree in Biology brings back bad memories of frog dissections or endless lists of mnemonic devices for the order of taxonomy, like "King Phillip Cries Out For Good Soup" (let's be honest: it never really helped in the end). While a Biology degree does challenge students to understand living organisms (the frogs included!), the field of study also provides graduates many opportunities.
Biology is the study of life, and it is a great option for students interested in learning how and why things work....
The Pantheon in Rome, Italy
Fauvism or primitivism? Abstract expressionism or post impressionism? Haven't got a good answer? Ask your friendly neighborhood art history major. If he/she is off romping around the world on a semester abroad, you probably just need to head down to your closest museum to find another!
Art history majors study the underlying relationship that exists between different cultures and how it influences local art. Part historian and part cultural critic, art history students help define art by placing it in its proper historical context. By examining the layers that...
Do what it takes to foot the study abroad bill!
Studying abroad does come at a cost. The cost of the flights alone may be cause enough to make you cringe—and that's before you have even set foot in another country! While the cost can be enough to frighten interested students away, we are here to reassure you that there are many avenues to help lessen the financial commitments of this learning experience. The hardest part of fundraising may be just getting started!
If you're tired of filling out scholarship application after scholarship application, we'd like to encourage you to get creative....
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