Study Abroad

I have lived overseas and as a college expert I can see the value of a cross cultural experience for the college student. The United States is a country of immigrants but contrary to countries such as Europe and Australia, we do not always expose our youth to other cultures. Opinions are made from being exposed to cultures in the neighborhoods of the USA. For example, China town, the border towns of Mexico, little Italy…

The education our college students receive should not be limited to the class room. There are some amazing semester abroad programs that will change your student forever. It opens their eyes to a bigger world. I also think it introduces tolerance for cultures outside our own.

Visit this web site for an example of a study abroad program in China: www.allianceglobaled.org . Brian D. Hammer, Ph.D. is the Director of this Shanghai Program. Another program I am familiar with is through NYU. Steven Paul Bielinski is the Student Life Coordinator. These are just two examples of programs available for college students.

Not to worry, students earn college credits while studying abroad. They also make contacts that may come in handy after graduation. The best part is, its fun, educational and life altering.

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2 Responses to “Study Abroad”

hometeacher008 Says: June 19th, 2008 at 10:49 pm I agree that international study is one of the best things for college students to explore. My son, Isaac spent a semester in Sweden and his horizons grew not only academically but culturally. He is now in an international graduate program in Sweden. He has made friends from all over the world. Interacting and studying with other students from all over the world has been beneficial to him.




Debi Yohn Says: June 20th, 2008 at 8:40 am Being exposed to different cultures makes a student more tolerant of differences. Like you said, when you have friends that are different colors and faiths, you see the individuals behind the prejudices. Your son is getting an amazing education and will have a much better understanding of the world economics. I bet he is having a great time, too! Good parenting, Mom! I know you must be proud.

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