If you get the chance to go to another country for college, while feasting on weinerschnitzel or catching up on leisure reading outside the Louvre, shouldn’t you take it? Whether you’re still undecided about studying abroad, consider these incentives.
What could be more exciting than taking classes like German 2, History of the Western World, or German Culture 101—in Germany?
Back in the day, it cost a fortune to get overseas. But now the only cost difference between studying at K-State or in another country could be the plane ticket. With student discounts on everything from plane tickets to museums and restaurants, traveling will never be cheaper than when you are in college.
Many of the degrees at K-State require you to have foreign language experience. So why not get it in another country? As an added bonus, when you’re back on campus and you hear about the hot Parisian exchange student, you’ll have a one up on everyone else who’s trying to catch his eye. That semester in Nice will really pay off.
You can study for a year, a semester, or a few weeks in the summer. You can go alone, with a friend, or with a group and a professor from K-State. You can take classes in English or another language (if your language skills are good enough). Or if your goal is to boost your foreign language fluency, enroll in an intensive language study program. The possibilities are endless, so you’re sure to find a trip that fits.
You can study abroad without extending your time in college. You’ll have tons of classes to choose from, so you’re sure to find credits that transfer. But be sure to talk with your advisor before you take off just to make sure all your bases are covered.
