How to Arrange Your Own Study Abroad Program (1/5)
audrey
08 April, 2009 18:18
This is the first article of a series of 5, explaining how to arrange your own study abroad program.
Decide Where to Go
Study abroad is a valuable experience for a number of reasons.
International experience is almost universally expected for anyone
pursuing a career in international affairs, either before leaving
school, or soon afterward. Even if you plan to stay put in your own
country, international experience such as study abroad can demonstrate
that you can work well in a multicultural environment, which is
increasingly important as globalization becomes the norm.
Of course, many colleges and universities, and even some secondary
schools sponsor study abroad programs, which often take care of all the
practical aspects, such as accommodations, visas, etc for students.
They also usually arrange financial aid. That's very handy. But if you
can't or don't want to work through the program at a school or
university, you can arrange your own study abroad program, including
financing. All you need is sufficient lead time to plan (and perhaps
save money) and the determination to go. And a computer with Internet
access. (More)
