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Studying Abroad Choices
Posted on 7/15/10 at 1:07 pm
Posted on 7/15/10 at 1:07 pm
I'm studying abroad next year, but I have yet to determine whether or not I should go for 4 weeks, the summer, one semester, or a full academic year. Preferably, I'd like to go for the entire year.
KU has some kind of agreement in place with several foreign institutions, but the ones in England (Great Britain Direct Exchange) and Bonn, Germany are the ones I'm primarily interested in.
Cost of Attendance (2009-2010)
The one in England is $25,355 for one year, and the one in Germany is $20,323 for one year. KU's in-state rates for a full academic year are $20,210.
This is all subject to change, but that's the most current information.
Making the Right Decision
I don't feel like listing every single one of them on here, but I'll provide links with the choices available. These are the ones I'm most interested in:
United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales)
Germany
Ireland
Netherlands
I really want to go to Scotland because I'd like to see firsthand the Rangers/Celtic rivalry and all its madness.
Any input would be greatly appreciated. I'm open to suggestions, so if you look at the list of other countries (70+) available, let me know your opinion of what would provide a truly unique experience.
KU has some kind of agreement in place with several foreign institutions, but the ones in England (Great Britain Direct Exchange) and Bonn, Germany are the ones I'm primarily interested in.
Cost of Attendance (2009-2010)
The one in England is $25,355 for one year, and the one in Germany is $20,323 for one year. KU's in-state rates for a full academic year are $20,210.
This is all subject to change, but that's the most current information.
Making the Right Decision
I don't feel like listing every single one of them on here, but I'll provide links with the choices available. These are the ones I'm most interested in:
United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales)
Germany
Ireland
Netherlands
I really want to go to Scotland because I'd like to see firsthand the Rangers/Celtic rivalry and all its madness.
Any input would be greatly appreciated. I'm open to suggestions, so if you look at the list of other countries (70+) available, let me know your opinion of what would provide a truly unique experience.
This post was edited on 7/15/10 at 1:09 pm
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Posted on 7/15/10 at 1:08 pm to brad8504
my opionion would be germany, central european location makes it easier to tour all of europe,get the rail pass
Posted on 7/15/10 at 1:09 pm to lsugorilla
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my opionion would be germany, central european location makes it easier to tour all of europe,get the rail pass
Yeah, and as you can see, the difference in cost of attendance is very minimal.
Posted on 7/15/10 at 1:10 pm to brad8504
Groningen.
Then, if I decide to go there in the spring, we can to to FC Groningen matches and get fricked up
Then, if I decide to go there in the spring, we can to to FC Groningen matches and get fricked up
Posted on 7/15/10 at 1:13 pm to alabamabuckeye
Go to Germany. It seems all my friends are living there now or lived there recently.
Posted on 7/15/10 at 1:13 pm to brad8504
spend what yo usave on weed and prostitutes in hmaburg
Posted on 7/15/10 at 1:21 pm to alabamabuckeye
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Groningen.
Then, if I decide to go there in the spring, we can to to FC Groningen matches and get fricked up
Sounds like a plan.
I really just want to visit Ireland, and I'd like to see at least one Rangers/Celtic match.
Posted on 7/15/10 at 1:22 pm to crazy4lsu
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Go to Germany. It seems all my friends are living there now or lived there recently.
I have some friends that love it there as well. They don't live there, but they frequent the country pretty often.
Posted on 7/15/10 at 1:22 pm to lsugorilla
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spend what yo usave on weed and prostitutes in hmaburg
Of course.
Posted on 7/15/10 at 2:38 pm to brad8504
First of all:
WTF? Really?
For England, I think this is obvious:
You could attend both Newcastle/Sunderland derbies. On top of that, Newcastle is just a fun place in general AND you are close to your precious Celtic/Rangers match.
Edinburgh is a great choice also. Avoid Swansea like the plague.
Germany is a good option due to the centrality of its location and also it should be easy for you to pick up the language (English's sister language).
Ireland. Eh. You can visit Ireland from the other locations. I wouldn't want to be isolated there.
Netherlands - that could be cool too, but I'm a slight lean to Germany.
Good luck choosing...I'm jealous!
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KU's in-state rates for a full academic year are $20,210.
WTF? Really?
For England, I think this is obvious:
quote:
University of Sunderland
You could attend both Newcastle/Sunderland derbies. On top of that, Newcastle is just a fun place in general AND you are close to your precious Celtic/Rangers match.
Edinburgh is a great choice also. Avoid Swansea like the plague.
Germany is a good option due to the centrality of its location and also it should be easy for you to pick up the language (English's sister language).
Ireland. Eh. You can visit Ireland from the other locations. I wouldn't want to be isolated there.
Netherlands - that could be cool too, but I'm a slight lean to Germany.
Good luck choosing...I'm jealous!
Posted on 7/15/10 at 2:49 pm to Tiger JJ
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Avoid Swansea like the plague.
Looks like someone else saw the VBS documentary on heroin addicts in Swansea
I had lots of friends study abroad in Europe, including in Paris, London, Barcelona, Madrid, Florence, Glasgow, Prague, Rome, and Venice.
Glasgow got the worst reviews, along with Venice. Just figured you would want to know.
Also, a lot of them ended up traveling to at least 7 or 8 other cities by using Ryan Air and flying for less than 50 Euros per flight.
Posted on 7/15/10 at 2:55 pm to Tiger JJ
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University of Sunderland
Posted on 7/15/10 at 3:14 pm to Dandy Lion
Quality, baby!
Posted on 7/15/10 at 3:16 pm to Tiger JJ
quote:That's the ticket! Go to Jersey (study law, econ or finance?), champagne, caviar, lots of flights to the Continent, and poontang on the discrete fly.
JerseyTiger
Posted on 7/15/10 at 3:27 pm to Dandy Lion
I've just finished three years study here in the UK and it was by far the best three years of my life. Which unis are you considering? I prolly won't know them, but I've been to a few campuses down here in the south.
I agree with the poster above about Glasgow, I've never been but I know people who've lived there, it's rough. That said wherever you go you should be fine, universities are so big these days that the entire surrounding areas are student populated so you'll prolly be living in a little bubble, insulated from all the nasty goings on of people who live in the 9-5 world.
ETA: Just clicked on the link, I graduated from Reading, I can thoroughly recommend it, the campus is massive and green, the Student Union holds 1800 people on two club nights a week, although most of the clubs in town are ornate but small. Reading football club will be in walking distance and London is 25 minutes by train. Other than that, I know Exeter to be a fantastic place full of odd but lovely people, never been to the campus, it's quite, ummm, slow though, and the South West is sort of cut off from everything else - no decent football clubs down there. Leeds is a massive party town, clubs everywhere, Essex is a bit of a shithole but is famous for it's easy women (as is Newcastle if you ever get the chance for a night out there) - that said if you've got anything about you it's not exactly tough to get girls at uni, it's basically part of the culture to get so shitfaced that you can't remember what happened whenever you go out.
I agree with the poster above about Glasgow, I've never been but I know people who've lived there, it's rough. That said wherever you go you should be fine, universities are so big these days that the entire surrounding areas are student populated so you'll prolly be living in a little bubble, insulated from all the nasty goings on of people who live in the 9-5 world.
ETA: Just clicked on the link, I graduated from Reading, I can thoroughly recommend it, the campus is massive and green, the Student Union holds 1800 people on two club nights a week, although most of the clubs in town are ornate but small. Reading football club will be in walking distance and London is 25 minutes by train. Other than that, I know Exeter to be a fantastic place full of odd but lovely people, never been to the campus, it's quite, ummm, slow though, and the South West is sort of cut off from everything else - no decent football clubs down there. Leeds is a massive party town, clubs everywhere, Essex is a bit of a shithole but is famous for it's easy women (as is Newcastle if you ever get the chance for a night out there) - that said if you've got anything about you it's not exactly tough to get girls at uni, it's basically part of the culture to get so shitfaced that you can't remember what happened whenever you go out.
This post was edited on 7/15/10 at 3:38 pm
Posted on 7/15/10 at 4:24 pm to brad8504
Amsterdam! If I had the same choices I would not even consider any of them but Amsterdam.....and not for weed. It's the best city in Europe for beauty, people, cost of living, food, ease of transportation (bike everywhere) and you can be in many other Euro cities in 2-3 hours.
Posted on 7/15/10 at 5:09 pm to brad8504
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# University of Hull
The thenry will be roaming around York next year.
Posted on 7/15/10 at 6:10 pm to thenry712
an;t comment on all them but i know that Leicester and Exter are great academically.
Central Lancashire isn't amazing academically but has decent looking girls and is a good location for sports, Manchester Liverpool etc. are all close by so you can watch some good EPL games.
You may also be lucky enough to meet me if i dont get into my first choice uni
Central Lancashire isn't amazing academically but has decent looking girls and is a good location for sports, Manchester Liverpool etc. are all close by so you can watch some good EPL games.
You may also be lucky enough to meet me if i dont get into my first choice uni
Posted on 7/15/10 at 7:16 pm to engvol
Well, none of this will take place until next fall, so I've got time to decide.
Germany, being a central location, is a good choice, but I'm just going to keep my options open for right now. Another good thing is I'm taking German to fulfill my foreign language requirements.
I've listed the schools and cities mentioned, and I'll be looking into all of them over the course of the next semester. Prior to finals week I'll apply for one of them.
Thanks everyone for the input.
Germany, being a central location, is a good choice, but I'm just going to keep my options open for right now. Another good thing is I'm taking German to fulfill my foreign language requirements.
I've listed the schools and cities mentioned, and I'll be looking into all of them over the course of the next semester. Prior to finals week I'll apply for one of them.
Thanks everyone for the input.
Posted on 7/15/10 at 7:16 pm to brad8504
Just remember, Germany is full of Germans...
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