Study Abroad
By Transformed
@Transformed (1259)
United States
8 responses
@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
10 May 07
When I was doing my teacher training we were given the opportunity to study abroad for 4 months from September to December. Most of the students that wanted to go went to Austria. A few students went to Spain. I decided to go somewhere else. I went to the Netherlands. I travelled there on a Eurostar trin from London to Brussels and then another couple of trains to Leewarden. I shared an appartment with a girl from Scotland. The other students staying in our block were two German girls, one English guy, one English girl and one dutch girl. We all got on well.
I had Dutch language and culture classes. I went to English Literature classes with a group of Dutch students. I got to visit different schools and see Dutch students teaching. We all had bikes and used to go out for long cycle rides. A 10 day holiday came up and I set off exploring. I made it as far as beautiful Luxembourg.
When I got back to university I had to catch up with all the studying I had missed. I needed to do this otherwise I might have failed my end of year exams. The study abroad was so wonderful that it was very worth doing.
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@Transformed (1259)
• United States
17 May 07
The Netherlands. Ooh, sounds so exciting. I've heard wonderful things about Amsterdam. I've always wanted to go to the Netherlands and the surrounding Low Countries, but never had the money or time when in college. It's interesting that teacher training called for you to travel. Are you American? In the US, I've never heard of a teaching program calling for travel. Interesting experience and great reply.
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@Transformed (1259)
• United States
23 Sep 07
You're from the UK? Okay. I have a question. Here in the United States, I've heard nothing but hostility about Londoners towards AMERICAN tourist. Is that true or just an isolated incident? I ask, because as an American I don't want to feel unwanted if I go to London. I'm thinking of going there within the next year or two. Also, is London insanely expensive or is the cost of living there manageable? Thanks so much.
@theonlooker (84)
• Singapore
12 May 07
My family used to travel alot, but since I've started university, alot of our luxury expenses has to be cut in order to pay my tuition fees . I'd love to travel though.
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@Transformed (1259)
• United States
17 May 07
Check into your university. A lot of them have study abroad programs which will help you be able to go to different countries, and sometimes they will pay for them. Where are you from?
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@BamBamBoo (76)
• Thailand
17 May 07
My age is so far for studying in a college hehe
By the way, if i am at that age, yes sure that I would love to travel
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@kevsgirlalways (5883)
• Malaysia
10 May 07
i did study abroad, in the UK for one year to finish up my degree. i studied 2 years in a local college and went to the UK for a year after that. it was a great experience, and i miss the country so much! ;)
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@Transformed (1259)
• United States
17 May 07
I've always heard good things about Great Britain. What did you like about it the most? Is the place as culturally sound as it seems to be?
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@Transformed (1259)
• United States
23 Sep 07
Thanks for the link. I will have to peruse the site in my spare time.
@lucgeta (924)
• France
17 May 07
No study abroad, I came from a poor country and this kind of opportuity is not very usual. Only a few may have this chance due to family possessions.
Apart from English course, my father wouldn't have the resources for that.
I would like to have studied abroad in high school I guess it would give me more opportunities in life.
@Transformed (1259)
• United States
18 May 07
Study abroad, I've heard, would give you more opportunities to just explore and become culturally aware and sensitive. I never did it when I was in school due to lack of funds and time, but always wanted to.
@migenKC (792)
• Philippines
25 Jul 07
i am college student who dreams to study at australia
infact i am now waiting for my australian student visa now. this might be very difficult since i am going to be miles away from my family and from the people i used to live with. i might or might not understand australian culture and might not express my self that much. but despite of this all, i am now trying to make my heart strong on whatever that might happen to me.
i love traveling. i always wnt to see new places. in fact i even dream to go to the moon to celebrate my birthday.. ahihi..
have a nice day....:)
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@Transformed (1259)
• United States
23 Sep 07
The moon to celebrate your birthday? I have never heard that before. You say you want to go to Australia. I've heard great things about it. I've heard that Brisbane and Sydney are great cities to spend time in. Of course, I've never gone myself. I have a friend living there now and he seems to love it. What country are you living in now?
