Study Abroad

Congratulations · Post by **Congratulations** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 12:31 pm

Well, I might have the opportunity to study abroad in England next semester (or next year, perhaps). The real problem is, of course, money, but we're trying to work that out. I guess my question is, is study abroad typically a worthwhile endeavor? I'd also like any information you guys might have on the University of Northampton (the school I'd be attending).

Thanks!

Tyler · Post by **Tyler** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 12:34 pm

Awseome!
If you can scrape the money together GO FOR IT!
It's always good to get out of your native country for a few years.
When I did, I returned with a much broader sense of the world and society...Just living in another country puts such a different perspective on things, but if you have the oportunity to be in the educational system of another country (especially if it's better than the one you're coming from) is twice as beneficial.
Good Luck!

avanutria · Post by **avanutria** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 12:54 pm

I've been an international student in England for the last year and it's been really great. Except for the distressing lack of proper baked beans. It's absolutely worthwhile to study abroad. Feel free to email me with questions.

PS - don't let money stop you. Two words - Stafford Loans.

djm · Post by **djm** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 1:15 pm

There's some very pretty ladies in England. Just don't get caught.

djm

sweet potato · Post by **sweet potato** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 1:22 pm

Congratulations!

I am currently the resident faculty director of a study abroad program in Glasgow. I did not have the opportunity to study abroad myself as a student, but I see this as such a tremendous experience for my students that I would recommend wholeheartedly that you make every effort to go abroad. Living in another country or in another culture can change your life in such positive ways. I am very thankful for the opportunity to participate in this study abroad progam, and I encourage you to take advantage of your study abroad possibilities if you can.

All the best,

Laura

izzarina · Post by **izzarina** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 1:53 pm

avanutria wrote: Except for the distressing lack of proper baked beans.

You know, I thought of you the other day......the local grocery store had Bush's Baked Beans on sale 10 for $10

And so as not to hijack, I was actually going to recommend that Congratulations get in touch with you, but you beat me to it.
I say go for it...adventures like that come once in a lifetime!

Congratulations · Post by **Congratulations** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 2:21 pm

izzarina wrote:
avanutria wrote: Except for the distressing lack of proper baked beans.
You know, I thought of you the other day......the local grocery store had Bush's Baked Beans on sale 10 for $10

You know, I'm not a big bean person, myself, so I think I'll do fine.

And thanks everyone for your support. We're fairly certain at this point that money isn't going to be an issue. I just can't believe I'm actually going to do it! It seems sort of surreal.

I'm so excited!

Whistling Willie · Post by **Whistling Willie** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 2:37 pm

If you have the oppurtunity do live abroad for a year or two you should go for it 100%.

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 3:30 pm

Go for it!

The Lord willing, I will be in Austria (or mabey middle-southern Germany) in two years, although I will only be staying for a few months.

I'm also looking in to study in Scotland or Canada. Canada isn't really that far away, but I was there once and I really like it there.

Bloomfield · Post by **Bloomfield** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 3:39 pm

Yes! Study abroad. Ideally, stay in a guest family. Don't hang out with fellow Americans while there. Read the newspaper.

Cranberry wrote:Go for it!

The Lord willing, I will be in Austria (or mabey middle-southern Germany) in two years, although I will only be staying for a few months.

I'm also looking in to study in Scotland or Canada. Canada isn't really that far away, but I was there once and I really like it there.

Why would the Lord send you to Austria, now that you have become one of his chosen few and see His Grace in everything and bear Witness to the heathens? Surely the Righteous deserve reward, not chastisement?

Congratulations · Post by **Congratulations** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 3:43 pm

Bloomfield wrote:Yes! Study abroad. Ideally, stay in a guest family. Don't hang out with fellow Americans while there. Read the newspaper.

That's a good point. I'll inquire as to my accomodations, though I'm sure I'll be staying in a dorm. And I wouldn't know any of the other Americans going, anyway, so I'd be no more inclined to be around them than the locals. Even less so, I'd say.

Reading the newspaper is a wonderful piece of advice. And I wouldn't have thought of it. I don't read the newspaper around these parts.

fel bautista · Post by **fel bautista** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 5:19 pm

GO!!DO NOT STOP!!!GO!!!!
My daughter went to UCC for a year in 2003. She made friends, traveled and wants to go back. I went over and stayed in Cork for a week and had the best time that you can have with one of your kids.

The overall tuition cost was a wash; Tuition and living in Berkeley vs tuition and living in Cork. I think the living costs (if you include all the travel) were slightly less than up in Berkeley.

Post by **Nanohedron** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 6:05 pm

Bloomfield wrote:Why would the Lord send you to Austria, now that you have become one of his chosen few and see His Grace in everything and bear Witness to the heathens? Surely the Righteous deserve reward, not chastisement?

Spot of trouble dogging you in Salzburg, Bloo?

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 8:41 pm

Bloomfield wrote:Yes! Study abroad. Ideally, stay in a guest family. Don't hang out with fellow Americans while there. Read the newspaper.

Cranberry wrote:Go for it!

The Lord willing, I will be in Austria (or mabey middle-southern Germany) in two years, although I will only be staying for a few months.

I'm also looking in to study in Scotland or Canada. Canada isn't really that far away, but I was there once and I really like it there.
Why would the Lord send you to Austria, now that you have become one of his chosen few and see His Grace in everything and bear Witness to the heathens? Surely the Righteous deserve reward, not chastisement?

So you think I should go to Canada, eh?

Congratulations · Post by **Congratulations** » Thu Sep 15, 2005 8:42 pm

Cranberry wrote:So you think I should go to Canada, eh?

If nothing else, they have a really awesome national anthem.