The Importance Of Speaking With A Study Abroad Advisor

The decision to study in a foreign country is a big one, not to be made lightly. This is why all students, and their parents, should speak with a study abroad advisor both at their school and at any organization they may be going through to set up a study program. CEA and CIEE are two examples of organizations that facilitate overseas study for students in the United States and Canada which employ advisors to speak with students and their parents.

An advisor can talk to you about the available programs that fit your area of study. Some universities only offer certain programs in certain areas. This is especially the case when it comes to law school. If you want to study international law through a study abroad program, you should research this matter with the American Bar Association in addition to speaking with a university advisor. The regulations for credit are stringent in some cases. The good news is that most every major university does offer their students the opportunity to study overseas.

If you want to study abroad but don't think you can afford it, an advisor can help you get the financial assistance you require. This may include federal loans, alternative loans, scholarships and grants. These days if a student is well qualified the cost should not be a problem for them because of the aid that is available. There are scholarships based on need, merit and other criteria. Your advisor can not only point you towards the sources of financial aid, he or she can help you decipher application requirements and figure out which types of aid are best for your individual financial situation.

A study abroad advisor can also help you get ready for your journey after you have signed up and been approved for an overseas program. This might include making sure your medical documents are in order, your passport is ready, your tickets and accommodations are prepared and so on. For students who have never been out of there home country, the idea of traveling to a foreign country can be rather daunting. However a good advisor will help ease anxieties and make the process as smooth as possible. When students return home from study in foreign countries, they have gained valuable life and academic experience that will stay with them forever.






 

High School Study Abroad News:

 

Gazette.Net: Potomac High grad awarded study abroad scholarship to El Salvador
Potomac High School graduate Djuan Short was awarded a scholarship to travel abroad for a semester to El Salvador this winter...


Study abroad meeting encourages immersion | News
Leaving one familiar culture and moving into an alien one is difficult for almost anyone. Despite this daunting idea, students like Rochelle Breen, a senior in linguistics, have taken that step and feel that they are better people for it.      One of the largest barriers between cultures is language. Many ...


Study abroad? Why American students head north
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Carson Ross had a financial dilemma on her hands. When the New Yorker weighed her college options back in 2009, she could have picked destinations like Tufts in Boston or Washington University in St. Louis, and racked up what she estimated would be over $40,000 a year in tuition and fees. Or she could take a more dramatic step, and head north to Canada for her education. And ...


High School Students Tackle Foreign Affairs
Teens study international relations and other cultures through summer programs and school events...


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