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Want a change of scenery? Think about study abroad
Caleb Thornton
Issue date: 9/18/08 Section: Opinion
If you had the chance to read my column last week, you would have noticed that I promised to tackle the issue of foreign policy this week.
Well, instead of discussing more and more politics and possibly drowning you in the issues of this election, I've decided to take one week off to discuss an opportunity that I think every student should consider taking advantage of: studying abroad.
If you have ever considered or are currently considering studying abroad, then I really only have one thing to say -- do it. With that in mind, here are some pointers when it comes to considering whether or not to study abroad.
Use the information available to you
If you are thinking about studying abroad, then you have a great opportunity coming up to obtain a wealth of information in a very short period of time. The CSU Study Abroad Fair will be held tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lory Student Center Main Ballrooms, which are just above the food court in the LSC.
Having visited the fair myself on several occasions, I can tell you up front that this is a must if you are planning on studying abroad. The amount of resources that are available and the general knowledge of everyone in the room are invaluable if you are considering going overseas.
However, if you simply can't make it to the study abroad fair, then stop by the Study Abroad office located in Laurel Hall on the Northeast side of the Oval.
Go between classes if you can, or, if you are really stretched on time, visit their Web site at http://studyabroad.colostate.edu.
This office is set up specifically to help you find your way overseas, so take advantage of the resources CSU has set aside for you - hey, you paid for it.
Don't let money get in the way
It's no secret that studying abroad can get expensive, and with the dollar being as weak as it is right now, things don't get a lot better when you consider the exchange rate. However, when you consider the investment you are making to your education as well as yourself, whatever amount you pay, it will be worth it.
Well, instead of discussing more and more politics and possibly drowning you in the issues of this election, I've decided to take one week off to discuss an opportunity that I think every student should consider taking advantage of: studying abroad.
If you have ever considered or are currently considering studying abroad, then I really only have one thing to say -- do it. With that in mind, here are some pointers when it comes to considering whether or not to study abroad.
Use the information available to you
If you are thinking about studying abroad, then you have a great opportunity coming up to obtain a wealth of information in a very short period of time. The CSU Study Abroad Fair will be held tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lory Student Center Main Ballrooms, which are just above the food court in the LSC.
Having visited the fair myself on several occasions, I can tell you up front that this is a must if you are planning on studying abroad. The amount of resources that are available and the general knowledge of everyone in the room are invaluable if you are considering going overseas.
However, if you simply can't make it to the study abroad fair, then stop by the Study Abroad office located in Laurel Hall on the Northeast side of the Oval.
Go between classes if you can, or, if you are really stretched on time, visit their Web site at http://studyabroad.colostate.edu.
This office is set up specifically to help you find your way overseas, so take advantage of the resources CSU has set aside for you - hey, you paid for it.
Don't let money get in the way
It's no secret that studying abroad can get expensive, and with the dollar being as weak as it is right now, things don't get a lot better when you consider the exchange rate. However, when you consider the investment you are making to your education as well as yourself, whatever amount you pay, it will be worth it.
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Lianna
posted 10/21/08 @ 1:02 PM MST
Which country do you recommend a student interested in Biology and Animal behavior visit? Also, in what year do you reccomend a student start studying abroad? Thanks so much for writing this! It helped me a lot to decide. (Continued…)
Janese CerĂ³b
posted 9/29/09 @ 3:36 PM MST
let me suggest reading Maya Frost's new book The New Global Student . . . Get a Truly International Education. It's must read for students wanting to to learn a second language and become competitive in the global economy. (Continued…)
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