151530 174 Careers & Education College Guides Studying Abroad true Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:05:23 -0800 /system/videos/1/30/15/15/151530.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, college, school, university How To Study Abroad http://www.howcast.com/videos/151530-How-To-Study-Abroad http://www.howcast.com/videos/151530-How-To-Study-Abroad/edit approved 199 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=151530"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=151530" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 10 joeycampo http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/151530/Picture_4_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 2041 false false false 60081 1 31 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/151530/31.jpg Conquer fear Conquer your fears and doubts. Don

]]> 60082 2 43 Tip Many schools employ full-time study abroad counselors who will help you arrange your trip.

]]> 60083 3 50 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/151530/50.jpg Consider your reasons Consider your reasons for studying abroad, and be honest. Whether it

]]> 60084 4 64 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/151530/64.jpg Examine your academic plan Examine your academic plan. Take your career goals, total course units, and major progress into account. For example, will going overseas delay your graduation? Will the credits you get count toward your major?

]]> 60085 5 80 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/151530/80.jpg Choose a program Choose a program. Your campus study abroad office or international programs office can provide information about what is available.

]]> 60086 6 90 Tip Go with a friend. You

]]> 60087 7 100 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/151530/100.jpg Sort out finances Sort out financial concerns. If you receive financial aid from your home university, ask if any of it can be applied to your study abroad experience. Remember that most programs will not allow you to work for pay during your time abroad.

]]> 60088 8 116 Tip If your school runs a study abroad program, consider going on it. Often your tuition will be the same, without room and board.

]]> 60089 9 124 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/151530/124.jpg Complete the paperwork Complete the paperwork. This means apply to programs and, if accepted, confirm transfer credits and enrollment status, and get your visas and passport. Do this as soon as possible!

]]> 60090 10 139 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/151530/139.jpg Arrange housing Decide where you are going to live: a dorm? An apartment? With a host family? Each has advantages and disadvantages in terms of meeting young people, assimilating into the new culture, and allowing you personal space.

]]> 60091 11 155 Tip Many programs have partnerships with nonprofit companies and local organizations that will help you arrange housing, classes, and other important details.

]]> 60092 12 165 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/151530/165.jpg Do your research Do further research on your destination. Do you need to get any immunizations? Will there be any festivals while you

]]> 60093 13 177 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/151530/177.jpg Embark Pack your bags, get your shots, and don

]]> 60094 14 184 Fact The five most popular destinations for Americans studying abroad are the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, France, and Australia, in that order.

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