where should i study abroad?

Shad Bushweller: You have plenty of time. The college you attend will likely influence the program you will choose. Once you enroll, I would encourage you to visit the study abroad office on campus. They will be able to help you find a program that will best suit your needs. Study abroad programs usually falls into three different categories on college campuses.1) Exchange programs - Universities have agreements with foreign institutions that let them pay home university tuition and attend classes at the foreign university. 2) Faculty-led programs â€" These are programs led by home university faculty. They are usually short term and based on a certain topic, i.e. “language and culture of the Yucatan” or “biodiversity of Peru”. 3) Provider programs â€" There is a plethora of provider programs that provide a wide range of student opportunities to study abroad. They range in scope, experience, price, and items included for each program. If your campus does n! ot have a study abroad office or faculty member that handles study abroad, you might have to work with your registrar/admissions office. They should be able to get you in touch with an advisor that can approve your credits before your trip. Most provider and any faculty-led options can provide you with syllabi before you study abroad. You will be able to find a program with an International Studies focus in just about any country and Photography classes will also be relatively easy to find. Also note that you will have the opportunity to take classes in English on many programs, but don't let that discourage you from learning another language. There are few skills more sought after once you enter the workplace!If you decide on a provider program, be sure to do your research, as there are many options available that can help you take classes for your major, minor, or other areas in which you would like to explore academically. International Studies Abroad (ISA) was the! best fit for me and I encourage you to explore their opportun! ities and the options from other providers as well. If I can help, don’t hesitate to let me know. Best of luck on your journey!...Show more

Inge Mclaurine: Pets? Abroad? forget it. Leave them at home with Mom. Programs? Best thing is to use the programs already set up at your university. Setting something up independently is tons of work, and they already have something that will do it, there. When you start school, find the international studies office, or wherever study abroad is, and figure out which program appeals. Ïf there are two clipboards, then ask someone in the office. (I did some work at a school where there were fliers for about 200 programs for Spanish language...they always sent their students on ONE. If anyone researched it enough to come up with a different one, they were steered toward the one. I didn't know a single student who had gone anyplace else!) Language? Go for French with International Studies. Budget friendly? Africa...I'd! suggest Senegal, unless something goes wrong with the political situation. As far as I know...really friendly and safe. Photography? Take your pick...doesn't matter WHERE you go, you'll find beauty to photograph....Show more

Codi Manchel: You'll have to get a pet passport, your best bet is your neighboring country. I'm guessing that's Canada so i'd study there. But you'd get much more experience if you left your dog, you could travel to Europe then.