Study Abroad-Ali Johnson

I would love to do a business study abroad program because in the business world other countries are very important. My emphasis is marketing, so it is good to look at how other countries do marketing because they are your competition. Someone in the business field always has to be aware of how other countries are progressing because you need to be at the same level or better. If I studied abroad, I would become familiar with how other countries do business. It would teach me things I didn't learn in the US. I would want to study abroad in either in Australia or England. I don't know a foreign language so these would be the easiest for me. I've always wanted to travel to Australia, so I would be so excited to go there. However, Australia is the only place I would be able to go. On the other hand, if I studied abroad in England, I would be able to travel around Europe on the weekends. This would expose me to so much more culturally.

1. What type/How many credits do you receive when traveling abroad?
2. How does housing work?
3. Would I know anyone going?
4. How does the cost compare to spending a semester at Mizzou?

Sarah Walsh - Blog Post #3

I'm definitely planning to participate in Study Abroad while I'm here at Mizzou! I love to travel and I love to learn about other places and cultures, so doing that as part of my education is pretty much a dream come true. Ideally, I'd like to study in China, since I plan to minor in Mandarin Chinese and having a hands-on immersion experience would really help my speaking and listening skills develop as well as giving me real face time with modern Chinese culture. Honestly, though? I'd be fine if Study Abroad took me to Canada. I just want to get out of the States, into the world, and start seeing things for myself!

Four questions for the SA presenters:
1. Is it necessary for students to have experience with the native language of the country they plan to visit?
2. What are the benefits of taking a class abroad as opposed to taking it here in Missouri?
3. Which Study Abroad destinations are most popular or have the most spots available?
4. Can you tell me a little more about Journalism-specific Study Abroad programs?

Study Abroad - Christina Roddy

I’ve wanted to study abroad for years, but I feel like my plans for this are already changing. I’ve taken French for five years in addition to this semester, but I don’t think I’ll be taking it in the future because of the different direction I think I’m taking, with my major and everything. I still really, really want to visit Europe, though. When I talked to my advisor about it he told me that Mizzou does four-week study abroad, which sound perfect to me. I’d still really like to visit France (I heard Mizzou does Lyons a lot), or maybe Britain if I get to nervous and chicken out. I really like rain. That would work for me.

1.    1.  Which study abroad programs have you gotten the best feedback from (especially four-week ones)?

2.     2. How often do non-language majors study abroad in non-Anglophone countries, and how much success do they have in exploring that culture?

3.     3. How likely is it that I’ll have an English campus at my study abroad location?

4.     4. When should I make up my mind about studying abroad?

study abroad

I plan on studying abroad in Brussels for a semester my junior year. Studying abroad seems like a great opportunity. Originally, I planned on going to Richmond University in London so that I could experience my college years abroad, but due to expenses and distance I chose to just take advantage of programs that U.S. schools offer. Luckily, here at Mizzou there are multiple study abroad programs. I am currently looking into the Brussels program and the New York summer program. Although New York isn't technically abroad the program is still incredibly intriguing. I hope to secure an internship during my abroad study as well as learn about a new culture.
Questions:
1) What is the hardest thing to adjust to in foreign countries?
2) What kind of classes should one take when studying abroad?
3) What kind of internship opportunities are available?
4) How many other American students can one expect to be in contact with when studying abroad?

Olivia Kabbani-Study Abroad

    I would consider studying abroad if it was somewhere cool and affordable because I myself dont have the money to even take a road trip somewhere.  I would want to go to either Italy, Spain, or Ireland.  My mom actually studied abroad to Vienna, Austria when she went to school at Mizzou and thats how she met her (ex) husband.  But looking at her pictures she took and the stories she would tell me made me want to travel somewhere one day.  My major is business so international business is something that would require me to travel around the globe.  Its a good experience to be able to live the lifestyle of a college student in a different country for a little bit to see how it differs from us.  At the same time I wouldnt want to go just because of the money issue and I dont have a passport yet.  Also, it depends on where to go cause some places over seas can be a bit "sketchy" if you ask me.  So I guess my point being, I would go if I got the opportunity because it may be the only time I will get to leave this country.

1. estimated cost
2. meal plan or buy your own food
3. places to visit/schedule
4. how much credit hours

Sara Fox- Studying Abroad

I have considered studying abroad, especially after hearing about all the opportunities that come to me as a Journalism major from my J1010 class. I think that studying abroad would be interesting because you would be in a new environment, so it would be like getting a fresh start from everything and being able to learn new things in a new way. I also think it would be interesting to interact with different people on a daily basis, because of the cultural experience. Going to a new country to study abroad is more than just studying to me, it would be a chance to experience a whole new way of life for a semester, and then when I come back I would be able to use my newfound knowledge to create new aspects of pieces and writings. Some of the places I was interested in going were Australia, or somewhere in Europe like Ireland or Italy. I think that these places would be very interesting because these are the places that I actually come from, and I would be able to dig into my own history roots while there and see what some of my ancestors saw. I also think that these places would be good to study in because they all have the native language of English, which would be easier for me because I am not taking a language in college, and while it might be hard to understand their points at times, overall it would be an easier transition than going somewhere where I would have to learn a new language.
Four questions for Studying Abroad Program:
1. What is the average cost for a study abroad trip and what extremities does that cost include?
2. How early do you have to apply for a study abroad program?
3. Difference between study abroad program and study abroad internship?
4. What are the biggest advantages to studying abroad?

Ola Akintola- Study Abroad

I have always wanted to study abroad, ever since I came to the states.  Studying abroad gives me a chance to return back to Africa, specifically Nigeria and work with children and revisit my old house if possible. I already feel as if I am studying abroad now, since I didn't grow up here, but going back would  be refreshing and rewarding. It also gives me an opportunity to travel and explore places that I never had a chance to see . Some questions I would ask include

1. How long does the proccess take to sign up and get accepted?
2. Do you travel with persons who share the same interests or majors as you?
3. How much does it cost?
4. Are there any requirements?