Study abroad

College and decided it was time I finish my studies after taking care of a family member. After participating in one of Arcadia’s preview programs abroad, I developed a whole new appreciation for travel and how life experience can significantly mold a person’s outlook. I want to be able to take the time to study abroad and immerse myself in an academic setting of my choosing, since I’d never had that opportunity in the past. I feel the experience to study abroad is imperative to developing good…

Education Abroad Fair I was surprised at all of the opportunities the University and other organizations offered to the students. Traveling abroad to further my education has been something I have looked forward to doing since I first began looking at colleges. I am glad to have went to the fair to gain basic knowledge and have a starting point to figuring out how and where I will study abroad. It is important to me that my education is broader than this state or nation. Education abroad is…

change their lives in a positive way. Southern Methodist University is not the most diverse campus, making accessible interaction with students different backgrounds more challenging. However, SMU’s minority population is increasing each year and study abroad programs are becoming attainable for students through financial aid and international internship opportunities. These advances along with well-developed courses and natural interactions on campus give students the exposure they need in…

to learn about two experiences that are offered by the Honors Program. Mrs. McCollum, Feaster, and Guider talked to forum about the International Studies trip to Costa Rica and Bridgewater, England. Even though I am not able to take part of the experiences now, but the advantages that come from the trip will make me strive to take part of a study abroad program before I graduate from any college. Advantages that they all talked about were trying new things, building resume, testing…

Today was the first day I acted on my pursuit towards the idea of studying abroad. I spoke with Study Abroad Advisor Lucy, in building 2A Room 206 during drop-in hours. I was not able to attend the Tuesday sessions anytime this semester, due to many involvements and many last minute occurrences. Nonetheless, for the fifteen minutes I spoke with Lucy she was highly informative and genuine with the idea of me studying abroad. She presented many programs and many solutions to potential situations…

Hoang Vuong Dr. Portales ENGL 1301-038 5 September, 2015 Narrative Essay Studying abroad is a journey of education and discovery. However, it also means that I have to leave my city and go to a strange place. There were tears in my eyes, I was afraid and homesick, but I was excited about exploring a lot of new and amazing things. However, that was a hard decision for a newly graduated Nguyen Du High School student like myself, from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. As an eighteen year…

offered a chance to focus on a topic of choice, whether that be a time period or author, during an intensive period of study. They can also choose to pair their English major with a minor in education, literature, and even journalism. It is also common that English majors become involved with The Yellow Jacket, which is Randolph-Macon’s newspaper (“Academics,” n.d.). Study Abroad is also available for students during the January term or even for an entire semester. The courses that are…

to an advisor about this choice and she really gave me great information. There are many ways to go with this major but I would have to narrow it down to Elementary Education. The additional classes that are required are science classes, a social studies course, two math courses for teachers, political science, children 's literature course, and a class called schooling in America. There was no information about core courses in the ADVIP but majority of the courses are to teach you how to teach…

Studying abroad is a gift. This gift not only gives students incredible experiences and stories, but more importantly, a new perspective, a new worldview, and a new appreciation for other cultures and people. When I daydream in anticipation of setting off to South Africa, which is quite often, I think about the natural beauty, the ocean, the animals and the people. Not only that, but I ponder what I will be like when I return. What lessons will I have learned? What will my perspective on the…

As I sit here, typing this essay, I look out onto the quad, watching my fellow students, professors, and other Loyola community members make their way to their next destinations. While some walk alongside their fellow students or professors, I can’t help but notice that the majority are otherwise engaged. Most of them walk with their heads down, mouths shut, phones out, and earbuds in, completely engrossed with the phone in their hands and almost oblivious to the world around them. These types…