Hey all, has anyone ever studied abroad in Norway for high school or college?  I plan on going before high school ends, if not, then definatly in college.\nThanks!
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take chances, love life, live life, love others! Go for it! You'll see how others live and how they think.
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I studied abroad for a month when I was in college.  I didn't know until right now that it was through an AIFS program.  At any rate, it was a very valuable experience, especially if you've never left the country before.  I went to London and learned a lot.  Much of my learning experiences were more cultural than anything I learned in class.  If you have the opportunity and can afford to go abroad, it is definitely worth it.  My experience nearly five years ago and its something that is very vivid in my memory and I will never forget it.  Have fun!
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My older brother, but that is because this country right now, is not going with his major,  he might have to move to Europe, for his degree, but he is going to grad. school, so who knows?
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very good school near here.  The Haagse Hoogeschule in the Hague.  \n\nHolland is a tiny place, probably no bigger than LA, so wherever you live, you're never more than 1 hour from anywhere else. (unless you want to go by car to Utrecht - forget it)
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Hi there.\n\nThe high school I went to was LAME!  However, being that I was a studious student, college was a breeze.  I'm now done with my Masters.  I received honors for all of my degrees.\n\nTexas, USA
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I wish i had school yr round, then i would have forgot less stuff over the summer. How is vacation? I would want 5 seperate weeks, 1 every couple months. The only real negative i see would be not having an chance for a good summer job, or time to get away i.e. travel to other countries, or travling with AAU teams or something of the like.
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I'm a foreign student in Korea and I am on scholarship.  Unfortunately there's cinematography in my university.  They have something like motion design (or animation, not sure).  Oh, and there is a major that has to do with media and something with the movies.  But, do you speak Korean?  Why do you want to study in Korea?  I don't think you can find good university education in English in Korea.  And why do you want to study cinematography in Korea?  As far as I can tell, they don't make good movies here.  \n\nAnyway, if you do want to study in Korea on scholarship try to search for different universities on the web.  Some Korean University websites have English versions.  And as far as I know they love to have foreign students here, especially if they look foreign.  \n\nPS:  My university is called handong global university.  It has a website.  Come and see~
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Im from Australia and studying in UK at college. My college is crap and the teachers the worst but I wouldnt give it up for anything. I love the friends Ive made since being in the UK and the atmosphere is so different. I really love it. Just try to find a college/Uni that is good!!
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Studying and traveling abroad taught me that the US only makes up a small part of the earth.  Contrary to what a large portion of the population believe, there is life and culture outside of our borders.\nTraveling or studying abroad is just that, it broadens your mind.\nIf you are afraid of learning or thinking, I do not suggest going abroad.  Most who think this way usually make jackasses out of themselves and the rest of Americans.\n\nGood luck.
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I was a Peace Corps volunteer about 15 years ago and taught English in a high school in Eastern Europe.  I left right after college and it was a great experience for me.  It was challenging learning the language, missing family and friends,adjusting to the winters(wimpy Californian) etc. \n\n  The biggest thing is that you learn a lot about yourself and there are lots of frustratiing times but lots of incredible experiences --  most of volunteers that I've talked to said they'd do it again.  I did hear some bitching from people who didn't want to join the Peace Corps because they didn't want to "work for the government" but I really think it's a positive thing you can do to represent the U.S. --  and you get to live in a different country, experience another culture, learn a language, and help with some great projects.  Enough said --  Go for it!
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education.yahoo.com gives most universities. I havn't seen a university they don't have yet for those inside the united states. Europe (if eouro=europe) though, I havn't found a good source yet.
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wow! That's terrific. I will add what I know, but I'm sure others will have more info for you.\n\nFirst, your program coordinator is going to have the practical info for you. S/He will be able to tell you about visas, passports, insurance, lodging, and the like. As to groceries, I would suggest an intensive internet search of the area(s) you'll be in. My daughter is going to Europe for 13 days next summer and we started with just googling the cities she'll be in. We also googled some of the cultural aspects, things like local slang and local food. Next we hit the city library for background on the cities. \n\nItaly is a unique place, and not always a comfortable place for American women. I would talk specifically to American women who have visited and/or lived in Italy. Your college is a great place to find those, and also the internet.\n\nI would suggest, just as a practical piece of advice, get a solid grasp on the local lingo and the money. Those two things will take a lot of time to master and you could use that time better there than figuring all that out. So master those things while you're still here.\n\nGood luck and I hope you have a terrific year!
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There are so many choices.  You should really consider what your goals are.  Like the Cheshire Cat said to Alice, (I'm paraphrasing) "If you don't know where you're headed, it doesn't matter which road you take."\n\nIt seems like one thing to consider is whether the study abroad program will help you accomplish your degree goals.  That depends a lot on what your major is.  You can start by talking to the advisor in your major department.  After all, you don't want to spend all this tuition money on a study abroad unless it will help you do SOMETHING.\n\nYour school might also have a study-abroad office that has worked with students from your major before, so you should definitely talk to them too.  They can make recommendations.  The school might also have programs that are designed to help students from your school specifically.  Those are good to check out, but they are not the only options.  There are also grant programs that help students pay for their study abroad.  For example, a program that helps students study in Germany is the DAAD (www.daad.org).\n\nIn my case, I looked at my upcoming situation in the summer of 2002 and said, "I've been studying Spanish for a year, and I have some money and time.  Why don't I study in a Spanish-speaking country this summer?"  I searched the 'net for study-abroad programs and ended up making contact with a small university in Mexico City.  They helped me find a family to stay with while I was there (I paid rent for the room and breakfast) and I took classes at that school.  It definitely gave me the experience I was looking for: strengthening my Spanish skills and getting to know Spanish-speaking culture.  So, in my case, I feel that I had a successful study-abroad experience that I was able to arrange on my own and not through the school.  I'm quite a risk-taker, so it wasn't scary to me to do this on my own.  However, if you go with a program from your school, it might be a little more familiar.\n\nOn the other hand, as a friend of mine commented, if you go with a program from your school, you spend a lot of time with people from your school, unless you're willing to branch out and meet new people on your own.\n\nAlso, I have to admit that, going on my own to Mexico, I probably spent at least as much or more money than I would have spent with the pre-arranged program.\n\nI'm studying German now and I am thinking of going abroad next summer too, so obviously I had such a good experience that I'm willing to repeat it.
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Hey look, if you don't try you won't see any difference. By the way, seems like you're a very prolific student. \nWhat I would recommend to you is to:\nlook for help\ntalk to any adviser and an experienced student who has gone abroad from your university\nlook for scholarships: http://faswtweb.com, for example.\ngather information, ask about anything you have in mind.\n\nLook, nothing is complicated once we try it out. I wish you good luck and hopefully you try it, have a chance to experience the world in different ways.\nMany students don't have the doors open to the opportunities you have in hands right now. So, take advantage of those before they go to the trash can...
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Did you mean?\n\n\nCan anybody help me get into a college in America?\n\n\nHi everybody. I am Alaa from Iraq. I want to have the opportunity to study in an American University majoring in English for the degrees of M.S.D and Ph.D. Does anyone have any information to help me get started? It would be greatly appreciated.\n\n\nCut and paste this and you will get a better answer.\n\nCounselorDan  (10Pts possibly... please)
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Hey Al, are you talking seriously? Where do you live? My question is because, if you live in the United States, there are thousands of academies, institutes, schools and the like, where you can study English either paying or free. But if you live outside the U.S. it's a different story. Where do you live now? (someone should translate this for you.)
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First:\nIt seems that you are an English native speaker from the US. You might consider a semester or full year in another English speaking country, like Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries. That way you would not run into the language issue and you might have less trouble in getting credits for your studies.\n\nSecond:\nCheck with your school about exchange programs. Ask your counselor what he or she would suggest and ask them WHY. Have your causes why you want to go abroad well prepared for this discussion. \n\nOther than that I suggest to go as early as possible. That way you have a chance to repeat the experience if you would like to.