Monday, March 22, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Reasons to study Abroad
Hey guys. I've heard plenty of excuses not to study abroad--a few I even have noted myself. Some say they do not want to get behind in class or would miss home too much; however, the biggest reason I seem to hear is "I cannot afford it".
Do not let money be an issue in studying abroad, not only because its an experience worth spending resources on, but because it is very affordable. For example, I am a student studying in Indiana from Michigan; therefore, my semester bill comes out to around 14 or 15 thousand dollars. To study for one semester at Edge Hill in England cost me almost half of that: about 9,000. My transportation to England cost 600$ through STA travel because I am a student and an international phone over seas is about 30 dollars if you buy it while you're in England. That is 9,630 dollars including room and board, 12 credit hours, free transportation into Ormskirk and countless other things.
Furthermore, the money you save traveling while you're in Europe is amazing. Not only do you get an education, but the air fare over seas is ridiculously cheap. Today, I am flying to Ireland for the weekend and it cost about 40 pound or about 50-55 dollars. I paid an extra 140 pound simply because I wanted to tour; however, plenty of places are so tourist friendly that you can make an affordable trip without bothering with a tour. My trip to Paris was completely unaided and cost around 250$ for air fare, lodging, food, and entries to major places. Of course, I went on a budget and did not do a few things, but I've been in the Eiffel Tower, seen Notre Dame, traveled the Louvre and so much more. This is all because I decided to go abroad.
Do not let money be an issue in studying abroad, not only because its an experience worth spending resources on, but because it is very affordable. For example, I am a student studying in Indiana from Michigan; therefore, my semester bill comes out to around 14 or 15 thousand dollars. To study for one semester at Edge Hill in England cost me almost half of that: about 9,000. My transportation to England cost 600$ through STA travel because I am a student and an international phone over seas is about 30 dollars if you buy it while you're in England. That is 9,630 dollars including room and board, 12 credit hours, free transportation into Ormskirk and countless other things.
Furthermore, the money you save traveling while you're in Europe is amazing. Not only do you get an education, but the air fare over seas is ridiculously cheap. Today, I am flying to Ireland for the weekend and it cost about 40 pound or about 50-55 dollars. I paid an extra 140 pound simply because I wanted to tour; however, plenty of places are so tourist friendly that you can make an affordable trip without bothering with a tour. My trip to Paris was completely unaided and cost around 250$ for air fare, lodging, food, and entries to major places. Of course, I went on a budget and did not do a few things, but I've been in the Eiffel Tower, seen Notre Dame, traveled the Louvre and so much more. This is all because I decided to go abroad.
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