I want to study abroad. I have absolutely no idea where. Help me narrow it down! [more inside]
posted by showbiz_liz on Oct 14, 2009 - 31 answers

What do I need to do/know/remember before studying abroad? [more inside]
posted by PaulingL on Aug 29, 2009 - 12 answers

I am going to be studying in Sweden for five months! What do I need to know to make it as beneficial an experience as possible? [more inside]
posted by WidgetAlley on Jul 6, 2009 - 11 answers

How do I fulfill my dream of getting my MBA in Spain? (Argentina is on the menu too). My main goal is to get my MBA, and I am currently a United States Citizen, however I have family in Spain. [more inside]
posted by OuttaHere on Apr 13, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm in a humanities field and I will likely need to learn multiple languages. As a Master's student, I'm scheduled to take around 3-4 courses each semester, with much of my second year devoted to research and writing a master's dissertation. My question concerns foreign language prep....when is the optimal time to do that? Do I travel abroad this summer and shore up on what I know? Or do I take care of the problem during my first few semesters? What are the pros and cons of traveling abroad vis a vis taking care of the problem domestically (e.g., either at my school or some other program in the states, unaffiliated with my school)? [more inside]
posted by Genco_Olive_Oil on Apr 8, 2009 - 8 answers

Help me choose living accomodations while studying abroad in Spain! [more inside]
posted by PaulingL on Mar 25, 2009 - 4 answers

Finding pronunciation-intensive courses abroad for French or German. [more inside]
posted by trouserlouse on Mar 24, 2009 - 11 answers

How should I approach my professors for recommendation/reference letters for a job that doesn't yet exist? [more inside]
posted by ElectricBlue on Feb 18, 2009 - 7 answers

Stories of life abroad w/r/t aloneness and the inscrutability of culture. Any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by ecmendenhall on Jan 3, 2009 - 19 answers

What going-away gift should I give to my 21-year-old friend who will be spending the next seven months in Egypt/Germany? [more inside]
posted by halogen on Dec 13, 2008 - 6 answers

My mother thinks I should stay home. I'm having an internal conflict about what I want to do. Whenever I tell myself I want to return to Copenhagen, I immediately doubt it and think I should return home. If I say I want to go home, I feel like I will regret not returning to Copenhagen forever. [more inside]
posted by starpoint on Nov 25, 2008 - 35 answers

How to send an English book to Santiago, Chile, from within Chile, but paid for from the U.S.? [more inside]
posted by ElfWord on Nov 12, 2008 - 2 answers

Need info on applying for a Tier-1 (Post-Study work) Visa in the UK while holding a soon-to-expire student visa. [more inside]
posted by nímwunnan on Oct 5, 2008 - 2 answers

What do I do in Zürich for five months, and which websites can eliminate the need for this question? (Especially if I'm on a relative budget) [more inside]
posted by stvspl on Aug 7, 2008 - 7 answers

Am I making a huge mistake? I'm deciding whether I should take a term off from my beloved college in order to work in the "real world", scraping together money for a study abroad program (Semester at Sea). My instincts say to do it, but I'm suddenly hesitant and wonder if others might have suggestions. [more inside]
posted by dmaterialized on Aug 7, 2008 - 39 answers

I'm a French major (a sophomore) at an American university weighing my options for study abroad and I'd like some input, especially about Nantes, France. [more inside]
posted by Solon and Thanks on Jul 31, 2008 - 10 answers

How can I save money and still have fun while in Lyon for a month? [more inside]
posted by flibbertigibbet on Mar 13, 2008 - 10 answers

Please help me survive a whole year of school in my third language! [more inside]
posted by Planet F on Mar 13, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm half-way through my second semester at Winchester School of Art and I'm thinking about transferring. I'd really like to study in Canada or the US but I'm worried that it would be prohibitively expensive or horribly complicated to set up. Exactly how difficult would it be? Would I have to pay full tuition without any financial aid? Would the different education system cause a lot of problems? What other hurdles would I have to overcome?
posted by Andy Harwood on Mar 7, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm half way through my first year at Winchester School of Art and I'm already getting a little bored with Winchester. I've always wanted to spend some time studying in Canada or the US but I'm not sure how to go about it. I've looked into WSA's student exchange program but it looks like the only link they have in America is for fashion students (I'm doing graphics). Do I have any other options?
posted by Andy Harwood on Feb 29, 2008 - 4 answers

I have two best friends. I was about to confess my love to one, when he told me he was dating the other. Coping mechanisms? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 19, 2008 - 15 answers

I have just been accepted into a study abroad program in Germany for next summer, and am very excited! But now I would like some advice. [more inside]
posted by internet!Hannah on Nov 30, 2007 - 20 answers

What is the best UK travel guide to give to an American student spending the semester there in the spring? She'll be in Gloucestershire, with short trips to London and around the Continent depending on time and budget.
posted by kyleg on Nov 11, 2007 - 11 answers

What should I give my mother for her upcoming trip around the world? [more inside]
posted by you're a kitty! on Nov 11, 2007 - 15 answers

In preparation of studying abroad in the Tohoku region of Japan next year, I am looking for useful dialect-related tools and resources. [more inside]
posted by mezamashii on Sep 25, 2007 - 3 answers

NHSFilter: I'm going to be studying in the UK for a year, and I have some questions about my coverage under the NHS. [more inside]
posted by awesomebrad on Jul 26, 2007 - 13 answers

Duel US and UK citizen studying in Paris... should I be getting a student visa or a residence permit? [more inside]
posted by Muffpub on Jul 17, 2007 - 16 answers

Should I go on exchange next year? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Mar 11, 2007 - 15 answers

Studying Abroad? Montreal or San Jose [more inside]
posted by chrispy108 on Dec 28, 2006 - 11 answers

What is the most cost-effective solution for banking while living overseas for ~4 months? [more inside]
posted by jckll on Jul 18, 2006 - 16 answers

What American universities have campuses in Europe?
posted by frecklefaerie on Jun 6, 2006 - 20 answers

Thoughts on doing a year long foreign exchange stint at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan. [more inside]
posted by matkline on May 22, 2006 - 6 answers

Please help a confused student (US citizen) figure out how to study Mandarin in Taiwan. [more inside]
posted by dihutenosa on May 10, 2006 - 5 answers

As a college sophomore, I plan on studying abroad in France for a full scholastic year in the fall. To anyone else who has been in Europe for an extended period of time: I am trying to pack light, but what sort of things would you consider bringing that are either necessities or very helpful? Also, any other tips on getting along with the French, or helpful hints about Europe in general? [more inside]
posted by amicamentis on Jan 31, 2006 - 27 answers

Inexpensive apartments or rooms in Barcelona? [more inside]
posted by deafweatherman on Jan 25, 2006 - 1 answer

My little sister is going to Cairo, Egypt. For a year! I'm looking for some tips and information on living there. [more inside]
posted by ruby.aftermath on Jan 21, 2006 - 10 answers

One month from today I will be leaving the US to study abroad in Denmark. My SO of 4+ years will not be coming with me. How can we make the five-month separation easier? [more inside]
posted by Crushinator on Jul 8, 2005 - 15 answers

I have one semester left in college (until the scholarship money runs out) and I would like to spend it abroad minoring in Spanish. As much as I love Spain, I would prefer to go somewhere more exotic and off the beaten path. I’m looking for adventure to accompany my education. I’ve only been to Mexico and Cuba and would like to get people’s perspectives and recommendations on other Latin American countries. If you were in my shoes, where would you go and why?
posted by TheGoldenOne on Jan 17, 2005 - 12 answers

I’m studying abroad in September, and I’m considering (in order of current preference): Hong Kong, Oslo, Singapore, Uppsala (Sweden), University of the West Indies, and a variety in Australia/New Zealand (likely Melbourne). I can figure out which school suits my needs best, but I’m looking for information and advice on the locales themselves. (more inside) [more inside]
posted by evadery on Dec 21, 2004 - 12 answers

I'm currently a university student in the US, and I'm seriously considering to transferring to a uni overseas. I know all about study abroad programs, but my school isn't very good with them. What would be the cost for an American to go to school in, say, Germany? How hard is it to permanently transfer to a university in Western Europe?
posted by borkingchikapa on Dec 4, 2004 - 8 answers