Studying Abroad; Is it worth the college experience?

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  • iironiic
    D6 FFR Legacy Player
    FFR Simfile Author
    • Jan 2009
    • 4342
    #1

    Studying Abroad; Is it worth the college experience?

    I was contemplating on studying abroad not next year, but the fall semester of my senior year. Although it's not set and stone at the moment, I am thinking about participating in the Budapest Semesters to learn upper level mathematics that my school does not offer. I think this will help me especially when it boils down to graduate studies in mathematics. It will also, and hopefully, give me some opportunities to experience a unique culture, form relationships overseas for future mathematical research, and open my mind to higher level mathematics, something many schools in the US don't have to offer.

    Some cons about this include the fact that I won't spend a Thanksgiving with my family, which is something I will regret if I decide to take this opportunity. I never flew an airplane and I never traveled outside of the US before so I'm a little nervous thinking about being alone in Hungary with no one to rely on (except if some mathematical FFRiends want to join me lol). There are other cons, but I really didn't give a serious thought about this opportunity.

    What are your thoughts about studying abroad? Is it worth the college experience? Feel free to discuss.
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    • eurostud4
      FFR Veteran
      • Jan 2006
      • 995
      #2
      Re: Studying Abroad; Is it worth the college experience?

      I would say studying abroad is definitely worth it.

      True, it is a downside being in a completely new place, but what's the fun in being in the same country your entire life? You'll get the chance to learn about a great culture, and since you're already in Europe, the rest of the continent will also be highly accessible.

      And if you're worried about getting lost, I wouldn't be too scared. The vast majority of the world speaks English these days, so there will be plenty of people that will be able to help you out. And if this program is like most, the classes you take will for sure be in English, where you'll have a handful of people right off the bat that will be in the same boat as you are.

      America is known for being ignorant and closed-minded when it comes to cultural knowledge, so you would also be doing that demographic a favor by learning more about other countries.

      Also, Europe is an awesome place
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        • Reincarnate
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          • Nov 2010
          • 6332
          #3
          Re: Studying Abroad; Is it worth the college experience?

          worth it

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            • cry4eternity
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              • Jan 2007
              • 979
              #4
              Re: Studying Abroad; Is it worth the college experience?

              I was also considering studying abroad.

              I'm taking mandarin chinese classes and since there are a bunch of scholarships available for study abroad programs, it sounds like it would be affordable as well. But everything I looked into seemed to only have Chinese language, culture and geography classes instead of the ones I need for my major. It's almost like I would be setting myself back a year/semester.

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                • smartdude1212
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                  FFR Simfile Author
                  • Sep 2005
                  • 6687
                  #5
                  Re: Studying Abroad; Is it worth the college experience?

                  Do it now before you're drowning in bills and children and regrets.

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                    • EnR
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                      FFR Simfile Author
                      • Jul 2007
                      • 8431
                      #6
                      Re: Studying Abroad; Is it worth the college experience?

                      Originally posted by smartdude1212
                      Do it now before you're drowning in bills and children and regrets.
                      haha, drowning in children, jesus christ, how many kids do you think the dude is going to have D=
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                        • Reincarnate
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                          • Nov 2010
                          • 6332
                          #7
                          Re: Studying Abroad; Is it worth the college experience?

                          Originally posted by smartdude1212
                          Do it now before you're drowning in bills and children and regrets.
                          this

                          do it now because as you get older, those opportunities are much harder to come by

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                            • iironiic
                              D6 FFR Legacy Player
                              FFR Simfile Author
                              • Jan 2009
                              • 4342
                              #8
                              Re: Studying Abroad; Is it worth the college experience?

                              Originally posted by eurostud4
                              America is known for being ignorant and closed-minded when it comes to cultural knowledge, so you would also be doing that demographic a favor by learning more about other countries.

                              Also, Europe is an awesome place
                              This is so true. I find it extremely fascinating to experience what it's like to live in a European country. There were many great reviews on the program I'm specifically looking at, along with good reasons posted here, so I'm highly considering it!

                              Originally posted by cry4eternity
                              I was also considering studying abroad.

                              I'm taking mandarin chinese classes and since there are a bunch of scholarships available for study abroad programs, it sounds like it would be affordable as well. But everything I looked into seemed to only have Chinese language, culture and geography classes instead of the ones I need for my major. It's almost like I would be setting myself back a year/semester.
                              Yeah. Luckily I am extremely ahead of my math major, so I have the time to consider options like study abroad, etc.

                              Originally posted by Reincarnate
                              this

                              do it now because as you get older, those opportunities are much harder to come by
                              Very true.

                              Great points here and thank you for your advice.

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                                • Rubin0
                                  FFR Player
                                  • Jun 2006
                                  • 1276
                                  #9
                                  Re: Studying Abroad; Is it worth the college experience?

                                  I would say totally worth it. I never took advantage of the opportunity because I was working almost full time throughout college and my significant other probably wouldn't have appreciated me going to a different country for a few months. Go before you get yourself tied down to other responsibilities and before it becomes impossible. Everyone I know who did it absolutely loved it.
                                  The weight of what I say depends on how you feel.

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                                    • Fogfactor
                                      FFR Player
                                      • Jul 2009
                                      • 44
                                      #10
                                      Re: Studying Abroad; Is it worth the college experience?

                                      Yes, unless your going to some idiotic 3rd world country where people die from a cold because the locals try to cure them with river muck

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                                        • 5.points
                                          Provy
                                          • Jan 2008
                                          • 671
                                          #11
                                          Re: Studying Abroad; Is it worth the college experience?

                                          If you have the opportunity, defiantly take it while you can. The people I've talked to that have studied abroad say it's a great and unique experience, and it helps to open your mind to a foreign culture.

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                                            • leonid
                                              I am leonid
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                                              FFR Music Producer
                                              • Oct 2008
                                              • 8080
                                              #12
                                              Re: Studying Abroad; Is it worth the college experience?

                                              I'm doing it now :]



                                              Proud member of Team No

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                                                • iironiic
                                                  D6 FFR Legacy Player
                                                  FFR Simfile Author
                                                  • Jan 2009
                                                  • 4342
                                                  #13
                                                  Re: Studying Abroad; Is it worth the college experience?

                                                  Thank you for all of your advice. I am highly considering it now!

                                                  Originally posted by leonid
                                                  I'm doing it now :]
                                                  :O Where?!

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                                                    • Reincarnate
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                                                      • Nov 2010
                                                      • 6332
                                                      #14
                                                      Re: Studying Abroad; Is it worth the college experience?

                                                      lol

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                                                        • kommisar
                                                          Dark Chancellor
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                                                          FFR Music Producer
                                                          • Jun 2005
                                                          • 7328
                                                          #15
                                                          Re: Studying Abroad; Is it worth the college experience?

                                                          worth it for various reasons. it enables you to experience living in a country where perhaps cultures and traditions are entirely different. gives you a feel of what the world has to offer, rather than your basement. It's even better if you can learn a new language (guess how i learned german!)

                                                          there are plenty of good programs to study overseas or anywhere foreign for that matter. any opportunity you get, do it. don't matter where, just go out and see the world before you're bombarded with responsibility.

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