Studying abroad can be one of the most rewarding experiences in a college’s students career. For many colleges, having their students can mean an increase in tuition, higher application rates, and overall better reviews by their students. According to the Indianapolis Business Journal, by Scott Olsen, “The Wall Street Journal reported last month that several small colleges are requiring students to pay full tuition even if the programs cost less, setting caps on the amount of financial aid sent abroad, and limiting how many students can participate”(5). Also, Olsen tells us “In the 2003-2004 school year, 7,208 students from Indiana universities went on study-abroad programs, according to the most recent statistics available from the Institute …show more content…
Additionally Olsen says “The University of Indianapolis used to forfeit thousands of dollars in tuition from students studying abroad in the shadows of the Acropolis in ancient Greece. That is no longer an issue, however, because U of I assumed full ownership of its branch campus in Athens two years ago from separate management that previously received tuition from students spending a semester there” (1-2). Many students in the United States take part in the study abroad programs that are sent up on most major colleges and universities all around the country. As is clear in, Facts Behind Studying Abroad, written by Emily DeRuy, “283,000 - The record number of students the United States sent abroad last academic year, an increase of about 3 percent. 820,000 - The approximate number of foreign students who studied in the United States last year. China alone sends nearly as many students to the United States as we send abroad at all. And those who come to study here often stay for a full academic …show more content…
Universities minister David Willetts said in August that he wanted to encourage more UK students to study overseas, partly to increase their skill with foreign languages. He pointed out that, for example, there were 40,000 Indian students in Britain, but only a few hundred*had travelled the other way” (3-4). “The CBI added in a report this year that three-quarters of UK firms were dissatisfied with students ' language skills, while more than half saw "shortfalls in their international cultural awareness"’ (5). “The property world is certainly one in which awareness of other markets and good language skills can be very useful, whether working abroad or in dealing with foreign clients in the UK. So there are good reasons to consider studying abroad” (6). “It is not surprising, then, that the RICS list of accredited courses has included an increasing number of foreign institutions in the past few years. Marcus Potter, RICS director of developing markets, says that currently the institute has 578 accredited courses, of which 367 are in the UK. He adds: "It hasn 't quite got to being 50:50, but it is going in that direction" (7). “Part of the reason why more foreign institutions are joining the RICS list, Potter says, is simply that most within the UK have already established their accreditation, so the RICS is actively
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Every year, more and more International students are coming to the U.S. for pursuing higher education. According to the Open Doors report published annually by the Institute of International Education (IIE), the number of intern...
As J. Daniel Hess writes in his book, Studying Abroad/Learning Abroad, reflection on our actions is one of the most difficult things that a foreigner does. He writes, “How does one effectively grasp the meaning of a critical event and the essence of a new culture, understanding it in sufficient depth not only to appreciate its dynamic complexities but also to function comfortably as a participant.” These questions were always in my mind especially as I was by myself. In hindsight I may have tread too carefully in some areas. Hess describes the difference between the theory-application model, and the action-reflection-response model. Hess encouraged all intercultural travelers to learn by reflecting on past event rather than simply reading
In addition to spending more on the actual education and university fees, the international students also have to spend on boarding and food. Finding a place to stay that is conveniently near to the university and other places of interaction, is affordable, accepts immigrants, and suits the basic requirements - is hard, sometimes impossible. A compromise on at least one criterion of the above is required to sustain in the new country.
It doesn’t ensure a good foot in the economy. In India, Rohit’s father gets certification in the chemistry field, which sounds like a good job, but doesn’t pay good just for the fact of their complications in their countries economy. In America, Neil the son on a graphic designer and who appears to be well off, got a full ride to Perdue. On the other hand, Xiaoyang was declined acceptance into Yale, and Ruizhang was accepted into his second choice school despite copious amounts of mental effort and strive for greater knowledge. The same type of instance is played with Rohit and Apoorva from India. What I see is going on is almost ironic and painful to learn about. Neil, the teenage male, captain of the football team, class president, worker, athlete who says he doesn’t really study intensely and takes thing by calm got a better chance of a next level of education than that of foreign international students such as from China, and India. Could it be that Colleges and Universities are picking American students over foreign exchange students since the competition and selection of students in these foreign countries are much harder to choose from than the select few intellectuals here in the America? I’m not talking about racial discrimination or white privilege either, as confirmed in the film as well, that sixty-percent of Phd holders in American are foreign
With the high school graduation coming up, and the end of the school year approaching; most students, at least the most fortunate are all dreaming of foreign countries. The education system is so poor in third world countries like mine that most of the time the only option for parents have is, to ship off their freshly graduate son or daughter to a foreign land. Researches start, parents and children look for school, countries, study budgets options. They fill the paperwork, demand references to their professors, and complete any requirements they need to. The targets are usually France, Canada, United States, England, some choose odd places like china, Singapore and even Russia. Then the results come in, the letters of acceptance
Most colleges have scholarship grant programs mainly for international students attending their institutions. To mention one example, the University of Oregon awards a lot more than $1 million every year to students born outside the USA.
Visiting Europe has been a long dream for me, especially visiting Italy. Italy has fascinated for as long as I can remember. Italian history and culture has always been intriguing to me ever since I learned about the Roman Empire in elementary school. I’ve always had Rome as my number one place I want to visit in the world. However, due to my financial status, I never had the chance to go to outside any country except the United States and my native country, Peru. Being in college has given me the opportunity to study abroad in a place I’ve always dreamed of. My university, Loyola University Chicago, have their own campus abroad in Rome, Vietnam and Beijing. Being already enrolled in the university, choosing to study abroad is facilitated as all my financial aid, including the university’s, and credits will transfer. I actually never planned on studying but the opportunity my university gave me to study in a place I’ve always wanted to go was too good for me to pass on. I
hand rather then through a text book. Some people just view it as a chance
It is no secret that in recent years, the United States education system has been drastically compared to other leading countries such as China, Russia, and Europe. According to the USA Study Abroad program through the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State, studying abroad gives you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in the 21st century. (“Why Study Abroad?”, USA Study Abroad, 2016)
In Hong Kong, many parents refused to send their children outbound due to the drawbacks included high capital requirements and separations of families. However, despite considering those small amounts of drawbacks, studying abroad should be encouraged and supported as it can benefit the students much.
Studying abroad is studying far from one’s country. The history of studying abroad is old. “The first man who studied abroad was Emo of Friesland, he travelled from northern Holland to study at Oxford University in 1190” (Lee). The number of students studying abroad is increasing every year. Most countries have scholarships. “In 2012, 764,495 international students studied in the United States. During the same time period, 274,000 United States students studied abroad” (“Study Abroad in the United States”). In every country they have students studying abroad. “50.5% of undergraduate students study abroad” (Holland). College time is the time to learn in a different style than high school. When a student goes to a different country, he or she experiences different lifestyle, rules and people than usual, and that helps the student learn new things and make new friends. Leaving the country to learn a different education is a great idea. It has its issues, but studying abroad absolutely has more positives. Students cannot only learn from an academic, but they can also get life experiences and self-development.
After my high-school graduation I did not know which university should I go to? Should I go to a university in my home country or at one in other country? At that time I did not know the answer for that question, and I did not know which choice could be better. I needed some advice or someone to tell me the better choice, and in my life I did not know a person better than my dad on giving advices. He told me that the better choice would be to study abroad, and I will tell you how he convinced me.
The cost of education in the United States is very expensive, particularly college education. This results to a fewer Americans obtaining a college degree. Not everyone can afford to study. They have to be working students in order to support themselves. But because of divided attention between their work and study, their focus in school is altered. On the contrary, college education in the Philippines is less expensive so most parents can send their children to college. The books and uniforms are also affordable. Dormitories within the schools’ vicinities are cheaper. Meanwhile, the US government provides federal grants, financial aids, and tax credits to students. Likewise, there are scholarship grants in the Philippines and also college assurance plans where one can pay now and study later.
5) 2) LaFranchi, Howard. “Why More Students Are Studying Abroad.” Christian Science Monitor. 19 August 2003. 29 December 2003