Get going on going abroad
A step-by-step guide on how to start planning your educational travels
Krysten Appelbaum
Life | 2/26/07
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Always wanted to study abroad but not sure how to get started? There's no better time to start figuring it out than now; deadlines for Towson's summer programs are March 15. Here is a step-by-step guide how to start planning your trip.
Make contacts with study abroad advisors
Get in touch with the study abroad office. TU study abroad requires that prospective participants attend an information session to learn how it works. Sessions are held Monday through Friday at 2 p.m. in the study abroad office in the administration building on the second floor. The session introduces students to the programs offered, options for financial aid, and puts them in touch with resources for researching, such as student testimonials and extensive archives of study abroad programs. After the information session, you can make an individual appointment with a study abroad advisor who will then guide them through the process of researching and applying.
Narrow your interests
Figuring out what you want to study while abroad can help narrow down options. If there is a specific study interest, the number of programs that offer that field of study may be limited and vice versa.
Also, having an idea of how long you want to study can also narrow down options and make the researching process easier. Students can study for a year, a semester, or in a short-term program.
"Participation in TU short-term programs has risen dramatically over the past academic year," study abroad advisor Liz Shearer said. "136 students studied abroad in Minimester 2007 compared to 86 the previous year."
Research
If a student already has an idea of where they want to go or what they want to study, or how long they want to travel, they should begin researching in those areas. Researching will allow students to further narrow down their options.
"At the information session, students can pick up program brochures and materials to review before meeting with their advisor," Shearer said. "The TU Study Abroad website is also a great resource for researching study abroad options and getting information on scholarships, financial aid, and credit transfer."
Make contacts with study abroad advisors
Get in touch with the study abroad office. TU study abroad requires that prospective participants attend an information session to learn how it works. Sessions are held Monday through Friday at 2 p.m. in the study abroad office in the administration building on the second floor. The session introduces students to the programs offered, options for financial aid, and puts them in touch with resources for researching, such as student testimonials and extensive archives of study abroad programs. After the information session, you can make an individual appointment with a study abroad advisor who will then guide them through the process of researching and applying.
Narrow your interests
Figuring out what you want to study while abroad can help narrow down options. If there is a specific study interest, the number of programs that offer that field of study may be limited and vice versa.
Also, having an idea of how long you want to study can also narrow down options and make the researching process easier. Students can study for a year, a semester, or in a short-term program.
"Participation in TU short-term programs has risen dramatically over the past academic year," study abroad advisor Liz Shearer said. "136 students studied abroad in Minimester 2007 compared to 86 the previous year."
Research
If a student already has an idea of where they want to go or what they want to study, or how long they want to travel, they should begin researching in those areas. Researching will allow students to further narrow down their options.
"At the information session, students can pick up program brochures and materials to review before meeting with their advisor," Shearer said. "The TU Study Abroad website is also a great resource for researching study abroad options and getting information on scholarships, financial aid, and credit transfer."
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Raymond A. Lamar
posted 6/11/07 @ 1:46 AM EST
well i just wanted to go abroad hope this program will be my way of achiving my dream and to sustain what really make life is..well i read all what it says above thats why i figure it out why dont try to send this comment to you pals. (Continued…)
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