USAC will send twice as many professors abroad
3/2/2010
The University Study Abroad Consortium is a leading organization that aims on offering affordable study abroad programs for students from both universities in the consortium, as well as from over 700 universities nationwide. Currently offers programs in 25 countries. Spain is one of the destinations and there are programs available in Alicante, Bilbao, Madrid and San Sebastian.
Usually USAC used to send four professors, one for each site abroad, but this semester the program will send eight professors.
The chosen professors will travel around six different countries teaching in their areas of expertise and also will be able to attend the classes at the college they are visiting. From the organization they encourage professors to take advantage of this opportunity as it is “a chance to grow personally and professionally”.
Consider to study abroad
2/12/2010
Why studying abroad? Sometimes it’s not easy to leave your environment to start over again but studying abroad will bring you an unforgettable experience. Studying abroad is challenging. Is a way to develop your personal skills, such as self-confident, self-reliance and independence.
First of all, is a fabulous way to get involved with the culture, routines and of course with the language. Travelling can be a pleasure, don’t miss it.
On the educational side, you can learn new education systems and you can get involved in the university life. It’s an opportunity to meet new people, interact with your study abroad professors, and open your mind to new ways of thinking. A foreign country is the perfect place to take courses, weather they are language courses or not. It is also a great moment to begin independent research projects.
The truth is that most students point out that giving up your familiar environment for a short period of time is very positive. You will experiment a huge personal growth and learn to understand yourself at a deeper level. You will get back home as a wiser person.
Downturn in Study Abroad numbers
2/12/2010
In the last 10 years the number of students travelling abroad to continue their studies has grown exponentially. Most of them travel to Europe: France, Italy, Spain, and UK. More and more, China and India are becoming an interesting destination.
Students who have grown up in suburbs may have more difficulties to adapt to their new way el living. They will leave the car and the shopping mall being and start a new life using public transportation and walking through large cities like Barcelona or Paris.
Usually the main problem comes to be the money. Sometimes can be difficult to afford the costs of living abroad and universities seek to find solutions to this problem. The economical downturn is an important factor that resumes at a lower rate of students abroad. Anyway, students find the way to make their dream come true despite costs, usually getting a job. Other options are saving up money, getting the money from parents or taking up a loan.
