Study Abroad Programs

Ligerblaze · 10-07-2010, 08:31 PM

So, this is my first semester of college and I'm loving it so far. I've always wanted to do a study abroad program, and the earlier I start to plan it out - the better.

My problem? Too many places to choose from!

I do not speak a foreign language, and I have never been out of the country - so I'm trying to choose somewhere where there wont be a large culture shock for me. (I live in America, and I speak American. haha)

Our main programs are in...

London
Nagasaki, Japan
Newcastle, Australia
Rome, Italy
Seville, Spain
Suva, Fiji

But there are a million other options to choose from.

So my question to you is... WHERE DO I GO?!

Heres a link of all the programs, locations, etc.

https://uwplatt.studioabroad.com/ind...ograms.ListAll

I'm most interested in Italy, England, and Australia (so far).

Opinions? Help? Please?

Vanilla Coke Zero · 10-08-2010, 01:14 AM

i'm planning on doing the same thing when i enter university after i finish my associates. going to study architecture in italy for 6 months. what's your major?

rvlution · 10-08-2010, 02:29 AM

I would go to England. I've always wanted to go there.

spinflux · 10-08-2010, 02:54 AM

How long for? If its only for 6 months, go to a country that will be having summer.

Ligerblaze · 10-08-2010, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Coke Zero

i'm planning on doing the same thing when i enter university after i finish my associates. going to study architecture in italy for 6 months. what's your major?

My major is Criminal Justice (emphasis with Forensic Investigation), and im finding a lot of the programs dont offer that - so i might just do some general ed classes instead.

Quote:

How long for? If its only for 6 months, go to a country that will be having summer.

Im thinking of either an 8 week program, or a full semester. I was thinking it would be good to go during the summer so i can actually enjoy my time there haha, i get enough snow in the states.

lordrex217 · 10-08-2010, 03:06 AM

some study abroad programs may be tailored towards certain majors. make sure to check the programs to make sure that they offer something relevant towards your major.

i never had the chance to study abroad because of required classes that i had to take. but if i could have gone, i definitely would have chosen australia because of the great marine biology programs.

Burning Karma · 10-08-2010, 03:11 AM

Man, Rome is amazing. But that would be culture shock considering they, ya know, speak Italian there. If you want English speakers, I'd say go to Australia. I've always wanted to visit there.

rvlution · 10-08-2010, 04:53 PM

Study abroad does seem pretty cool. Just visiting somewhere is pretty cool in itself.

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Vanilla Coke Zero Banned User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: the soda isle Posts: 1,677 View My x360a Profile	i'm planning on doing the same thing when i enter university after i finish my associates. going to study architecture in italy for 6 months. what's your major?

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rvlution Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,330 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	I would go to England. I've always wanted to go there.

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spinflux Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 250 View My x360a Profile	How long for? If its only for 6 months, go to a country that will be having summer.

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rvlution Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,330 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	Study abroad does seem pretty cool. Just visiting somewhere is pretty cool in itself.

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