Academic Year Study Abroad
While studying abroad is the perfect way to experience another country, make new friends from all over, and travel the world, there is one problem that goes along with it. The biggest regret of many study abroad students? The whole thing goes by too fast. When looking back on their experiences, students who study abroad wish they would have had longer to embrace the new lifestyle and more deeply immerse themselves in the local culture. Students that choose to study abroad for a full academic year will have time to truly settle in and make the most of their time, so why not give yourself a real shot?
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A Guide to Studying Abroad for a Year
Why Study Abroad for a Year
The traditional life path is: college, internship, full-time job. There isn’t an automatic spot built into that schedule for traveling overseas. If you want to see the world, you have to make it happen. That is what makes full year study abroad programs such an effective and positive way to incorporate travel into your life, while still gaining incredible bulletpoints for your resume.
Studying abroad can be one of the most enriching and educational experiences of your college career. The benefits of being immersed in another culture, with new perspectives and opportunities, will leave students more open-minded, independent, and ready for anything. Even though any length of time abroad is worth it, all of these perks are hugely amplified when studying abroad for a full academic year.
Counting down the days until winter break, one semester can feel like an eternity, but a three-month term might be shorter for a study abroad program. Many international universities run on different academic calendars, and since one-semester programs have to accommodate both schools, the semester could be cut short. This means cramming classes, travel, and activities into a small amount of time. By completing a full year abroad, students actually have time to adapt and enjoy the local culture. Students follow the international university’s terms, which translates into built-in holidays and breaks for travel opportunities!
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