In an East Asian Studies major, is studying abroad a good program to take?
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Actually, yes, especially if it's Japan.  You will never really understand any culture unless you experience it firsthand.  The first time I went to Japan to study, it was almost a culture shock, even after studying about it so much in the states.\n\nBut believe me, you'll be going back to Japan even after you're done studying.  I've been going back every summer for the past 5 years!\n\nYou won't regret it.
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Some community collleges offer Mandarin.  I took it.  It was fun.  If the regular semester is too long, perhaps you can take an accelerated course or a summer course.  Those usually run faster/shorter...
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I think you should pick a major, and look for a school that has a good program for your major.
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What are your professional goals? Do you want to teach Italian? Join the foreign service? Those are excellent reasons, however studying abroad will also expose you to other cultures, other languages, and will allow you to know who you are, develop your strengths and see things from a completely different perspective. It will open your mind to new possibilities. Even if you don't end up majoring in Italian and languages, I think you should definitely go for it. Besides, since it's an American university (accredited, I hope), you can always transfer back to the US after a couple of years.\nhttp://www.macquil.com
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if u want to really study(college)\nthen u can opt for NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE.\nthey r giving lots of scholorships and loans for peoples abroad.\nsee into   www.nus.edu\nu will really wonder!!\nbetter luck.
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No, if it is something you like it shouldn't be difficult. It should be exciting. Make sure you get internships and start building a resume with some experience. Try to learn a second language if you don't have one already and try to travel as much as you can or learn about other cultures. Become active in international clubs and organizations at your university. And last but not least it's important to choose to go to college in a metropolitan location where you will have more job opportunities after you graduate.
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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 would suggest majoring in one or two languages, and minoring in something like business or poli sci.  These are not topics that make me jump for joy either, but they help you keep your options open.  Foreign languages can be used in a variety of settings, so it's always good to be flexible…and, let's face it, a majority of the careers that you will find with a degree in foreign languages will be related to business, government, or education.  The reason I don't suggest a minor in education is that it wouldn't help you post-graduation; you'd have to major to get your teaching credentials.*\n\nIf you majored in Spanish and live in the US, you certainly could do some kind of work with community or non-profit organizations.  \n\nWith languages, diplomatic work also suggests itself as a possibility. \n\nAnother logical choice–not the best choice, necessarily, but something that logically flows from studying several languages–is a graduate degree in linguistics, comparative literature, or the literature of one particular language.  I've studied several Romance languages and Latin, and this is the career path I chose.  Unless you go into linguistics/language acquisition, jobs tend to be hard to come by.\n\nHope that helps.\n\n-Fuz\n\n*One more thing: if you know of some field that you are interested in besides languages, minor in that instead.       Say you like art; minor in art or art history.  That could open up careers in museum/gallery work, for example.
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I went to Cambodia on Semester at Sea, but that was only for an excursion.  I love Cambodia it is my favorite of all the countries I have ever been to.  It might be difficult to study there and receive college credit that would transfer.  I dont know, but I am just guessing based on my knowledge of Cambodia and the study abroad process.  I would assume that you may be limited to schools in Phnomh Penh.  Good Luck!
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well get to study in Singapore is a good thing.For me,i also want to get a scholarship to Singapore and study there..but my mum and dad disagree cause they taught I'm still too young to study there.well if you really want to take a scholarship i can recommend you one scholarship ASEAN scholarship..try it ..i think it will help you to go Singapore to study.. Even though leaving your friends and family behind is hard, whats few thousands miles away when you have high technology. You can make video calls or send emails to them regularly to keep in touch. studying overseas is an experience of a lifetime.
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Okie... here's a helpful tip that might narrow down your scope:\nBest college in What study/ program and preferably Where??
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Beijing Normal University is really good too because they have professors who are trained to teach Mandarin to foreign students. It might be best to find a program that operates through an American university though since it will make enrolling and other administrative issues a lot simpler.
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they will take any undergrad and in some cases take anything to teach English in Asia\nbut if you want to continue with teaching you should go with education (and you will also find better jobs in Asia with an Ed. degree)
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I agree with most of the stuff that the former said. But it is AIT not MIT, also most likely you will have to complete some sort of security background for your clearance. I'm not going to lie, I would expect to go overseas sometime in your career, but trust me it is a great experience. My best tour of duty so far was in Korea I learned so much and had a ton of fun. I also worked hard and learned a lot. Currently I'm in the Middle East and it really not that bad. Just make sure you ask questions to your recruiters, and check up on things until you are comfortable with the answer they give you. The military is a great life, you get a real sense of belonging and honor while your in. It is hard on you and you family, but there are great support groups. Now as for MI, if you like to take info and trends and develope various reports and briefs then its for you. Its one of the safer jobs out there, but you can be put into harms ways depending on your assignment. Its your choice, just make sure you have all the info you need.
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No problem. If you apply directly to a couple of schools and you're an American citizen - you probably shouldn't have too much trouble. Look at these universities - Peking University, Tsinghua University, People's University, Beijing Normal University, Beijing Language and Culture University and Beijing Foreign Studies University. One of them should definitely have scholarships available. I currently am a program at Peking University.
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If u want to really study abroad, then y d online course?\nOfcourse its not really worth. \nDistance learning is useful only if its for ur knowledge upgradation. It doesnt fetch a good job. For that purpose take a TOEFL, IELTS, some GRE/GMAT for some masters / specializations!\nGood Luck!
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The Cornell AEM program was actually ranked number 14 in best undergraduate business programs.  It is actually a great program respected by all companies out there.  You can actually choose a specific concentration if you so choose (such as Entrepreneurship and Personal Enterprise, \nFinance, or Strategy)