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.

 


 

Study Abroad Application News:

 

Do you want to study in Canada? Read this! - Rediff

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Do you want to study in Canada? Read this!
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In the fourth part of the study abroad series, Suchitra Surve, counsellor, Global Education Counsel tells us why Canada is an emerging destination to study abroad and offers advice on the education system and student life in the country.

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UR students honored by scholarships to fund study abroad
Twelve UR students were selected for Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to fund study abroad experiences this semester...


University seeks to re-open study abroad programs in Egypt
While Middle Eastern nations look to move past last years widespread political unrest, schools across the United States, including Washington University, are struggling to evaluate the prospect of reinstating their study abroad programs in the still unsettled countries...


Arcadia University Opens Mediterranean Center for Arts and Science for Study . - Sacramento Bee

Arcadia University Opens Mediterranean Center for Arts and Science for Study .
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The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University is known internationally for academically sound and experientially rich study abroad programs. The College offers a wide range of academic programs, including study at top universities and in Arcadia .

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Office of International Affairs - Study abroad deadlines extended for .
The study abroad application deadline for select programs in Europe, Eastern Europe and Asia has been extended. Apply now for programs to study art education in Finland, learn Chinese in China, explore sociology in ...


 


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