Study Abroad Videos
How to Study AbroadAug 27, 2010
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from joeycampo and more videos in the Studying Abroad category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com In the past decade, international study has more than doubled in popularity. Sure, you can go to London or Paris, but what about places like Africa or the Yucat To complete this How-To you will need: Flexibility Desire to learn Decent GPA School that accepts study abroad credits Sense of adventure Step 1: Conquer fear Conquer your fears and doubts. Don't speak the native tongue? Plenty of programs don't require a foreign language. Worried about costs? Some overseas courses cost less than your home tuition. Tip: Many schools employ full-time study abroad counselors who will help you arrange your trip. Step 2: Consider your reasons Consider your reasons for studying abroad, and be honest. Whether it's to study foreign art or just chill somewhere close to the equator, your reasons should determine where you go and what you study. Step 3: Examine your academic plan Examine your academic plan. Take your career goals, total course units, and major progress into account. For example, will going overseas delay your graduation? Will the credits you get count toward your major? Step 4: Choose a program Choose a program. Your campus study ...
Why Study Abroad?Aug 27, 2010
be sure to watch in HIGH QUALITY! pictures are too blurry in normal mode. ----------------------------- Short video entry for UCI's Center for International Education video contest in response to the question: "Why study abroad?" NOTE: All images and video used were from my actual experiences abroad throughout the South Pacific, Europe, and South America over the past 3 years. Only about half a dozen of these pictures were from the cameras of friends that were in the same programs abroad with me and from my sister's trip abroad.
ABROAD - a study abroad "documentary"Aug 30, 2010
I lived in Rome from January to May of 2008 and this is what happened. Songs: Huddle Formation - The Go! Team Postcards from Italy - Beirut YEAH!
College Buzz: Why To Study Abroad and Better Your College ExperienceAug 27, 2010
Perhaps the best time in your life to get out of the country with good travel deals is during college. Sarah East convinces Seth that studying abroad will be a life changing experience. Perhaps student travel will even make him less creepy and awkward.
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UGA Study AbroadAug 27, 2010
Go abroad with the University of Georgia! With more than 90 programs on all seven continents, there is a program for everyone. Currently, about one of every four UGA students goes abroad at some point during their college career. For more information, check out www.uga.edu/oie
Study Abroad in DenmarkAug 30, 2010
Studying in Denmark was a remarkable experience. Music by The Ghost Orchid. The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship www.iie.org
I'd like to look at the potential for U.S. college students to study abroad in Cyprus and discuss the relevance of students and Study Abroad Advisors exploring Cyprus as a relevant and meaningful study abroad destination.
How is Education Abroad Related to the College/University Mission Statement?
It is important to draw justification for a study abroad program from the college/university mission statement. Look for excerpts from mission statements and senior level administration for internationalizing the curriculum, developing students with a global perspective, preparing students for a global workforce, etc.
Transfer of Academic Credits in a Study Abroad Program
A semester or summer abroad is a large investment of time and money for most students studying abroad. For this reason you want to make sure that you take the right steps to earn academic credit at your home institution for your study abroad experience.
Development and Maintenance of Quality Study Abroad Options
It is important to understand international education best practices as you make decisions about which study abroad options your office will promote, support, approve, and/or affiliate with. What are the priorities of your institution and how do those priorities fit with various study abroad options? In the same way your institution allows students to choose their major and a variety of academic avenues to earn a diploma, it is also necessary to encourage a variety of study abroad options for students. There is not one “ideal” study abroad program or type. Think of it as providing a “portfolio” of options for students to choose from. Different types of programs will produce different outcomes. Things to consider when reviewing/ promoting pr...
Real-World Benefits of Study Abroad the Focus of The CollegeBound Network's New Study Abroad Channel
The CollegeBound Network's new Study Abroad channel empowers students with information they need to learn and thrive abroad.
