magekillr Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 hey all. i enrolled at VT for the fall of 2006 and am finishing up my first semester and already love it. i am thinking about where i want to study abroad..and why i would want to. my dream places to go are Australia and Italy, but i don't know what educational cultural experience i will get going there. i gotta research how good their Engineering Programs are. however, for educational benefit i will want to study in Spain as i am learning Spanish fluently next semester and on...or Scotland as i heard their engineering programs are amazing. if/when you get to college/university...do you think you will want to study abroad? if so, where at and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assassin_696 Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I've thought about trying to get into one of the Ivy League Universities in America, the education would be amazing, but too expensive really. "Da mihi castitatem et continentam, sed noli modo" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magekillr Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 I've thought about trying to get into one of the Ivy League Universities in America, the education would be amazing, but too expensive really. i visited a few...let me tell you this: they are the by far the most boring people i have ever seen in my life....they don't like to try new things, and a lot of people bought their way in. sure the educational benefit would be good, but i went to Yale and it sucked [wagon]. Penn was good though oh...and NEVER let money get in the way...it's not THAT bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lateralus Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 British (Scottish specifically) engineering courses are quite well reknowned. Places like Stirling, Napier, Edinburgh and Glasgow are all well known for producing excellent engineers. La lune ne garde aucune rancune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavi Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 America. The best country in the world. You people have no idea how lucky you are not to have moved to a different country from there... It's awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assassin_696 Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I've thought about trying to get into one of the Ivy League Universities in America, the education would be amazing, but too expensive really. i visited a few...let me tell you this: they are the by far the most boring people i have ever seen in my life....they don't like to try new things, and a lot of people bought their way in. sure the educational benefit would be good, but i went to Yale and it sucked [wagon]. Penn was good though oh...and NEVER let money get in the way...it's not THAT bad Yeah and that i'd probably hate all the snobbish, stuck up, preppy trust fund boys. Good call. "Da mihi castitatem et continentam, sed noli modo" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viktorkrum77 Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Don't go to main countries unless you really want to. Most people go there already. Try more unknown places. I want to study abroad in Finland. Me doing staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magekillr Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 Don't go to main countries unless you really want to. Most people go there already. Try more unknown places. I want to study abroad in Finland. any particular reason for not going to main countries? and why Finland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viktorkrum77 Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Don't go to main countries unless you really want to. Most people go there already. Try more unknown places. I want to study abroad in Finland. any particular reason for not going to main countries? and why Finland? Well, it's just that they can be too touristy, and too many people study abroad there that they become common places. And I don't mean this to impune upon their culture, because everywhere on Earth, touristy or not, is worth a visit at least once. But sometimes when you go to places that are less common, there's just that feeling that you have learned about and experienced a part of the world most don't, as opposed to France, Britain, Italy, etc, where most people have been there. I like Finland because it's very modern, very clean and healthy, has a good government, ranks among the best countries in the world, has a good economy, and very friendly people. Among other reasons as well. Me doing staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubsa Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I'd probably like to do a masters later on in my life. I'm thinking "Old School", minus Will Ferrell :P Oh and Assassin, found this on the BBC website, might be useful: I am currently in my first year of A levels and am interested in going to university abroad and thought it would be to my advantage to begin looking as soon as possible. I was looking at universities in California. I was wondering if you would be able to offer me some advice or supply me with any information this subject. George There are a number of different options open to you. The first is to apply for a UK university for a course that involves a year spent abroad working or studying. A number of universities have exchange arrangements with higher education institutions abroad. You can find this information out from the university prospectus. Some courses may also have a placement year which involves working with an employer and there may be opportunities to do this abroad. For example American Studies degree courses or combined American Studies with another subject may offer time in the US. Check out the Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) website for course details. Secondly, you could take the full degree abroad. There are scholarships awarded for this but these are very rare, usually based on academic merit. Some institutions offer athletics and performing arts scholarship. More likely you would have to fund yourself. Every school sets its own fees and they vary considerably. They can range from $3000 - $25,000 per year so cost is a major consideration in choosing a US university. International students have to prove (you or your parents) that they have sufficient funds to cover all the costs for at least the first year in order to receive a student visa. It is also very important that you check whether the university you are considering is regionally accredited. This is to ensure that your degree is recognised by other universities and employers. For more information about studying abroad check out the One Life Travel - Study section. Further Information Publications Funding for United States study: A guide to international students and Professionals Scholarships and Grants for Study or Research in USA Undergraduates and Postgraduates Awards Folder Other The Fulbright Commission A London based organisation that offers advice on all aspects of studying in the USA. Tel: 020 7404 6994 Website: http://www.fulbright.co.uk Email: [email protected] Address: US Educational Advisory Service, The Fulbright Commission, 62 Doughty Street, London WC1N 2JZ Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) Website: http://www.ucas.ac.uk. This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assassin_696 Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Cheers for that article Bubs, I'm still thinking about getting a degree in the UK then doing a post-doc in the US, or a placement course or something. It probably wouldn't be a formal placement year, more of a tag on at the end of my degree, which might be four years anyway. "Da mihi castitatem et continentam, sed noli modo" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magekillr Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 i'm on my way to an undergrad in Aerospace Engineering, a masters in Physics, and then a PhD in physics got a long ways ahead of me...and i wanna experience other countries earlier to decide if i want my higher degrees in the US or elsewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kido14 Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Studying abroad sounds like something that would be an amazing experience, both for an educational value, and just to experience a new place where the people have much different lifestyles. I just don't know if it would that practical. I don't know much about what the whole deal is with traveling abroad, but I figure you just have classes in another country. It would probably be really expensive plus I don't know if I'm THAT ready to go off on my own like that. I think if I could share the experience with a good friend of mine, I would really enjoy it. If there is one thing I do before I die, it would be seeing the northern lights. So, I would really like to go somewhere up in the North like Iceland maybe. Last.fm: http://www.last.fm/user/Aaronm14/MY FAVORITE BAND:http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu ... d=64310717And the bible is the big book of lies, call me a racist if you must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faux Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 I'm interested in Schulich for a business degree People told me it's near impossible to get in though. One of the top business schools :| :: Guess the Movie Contest Champion: pfilc23 :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magekillr Posted April 5, 2007 Author Share Posted April 5, 2007 I'm interested in Schulich for a business degree People told me it's near impossible to get in though. One of the top business schools :| it's in the top 20 for business...but if your grades are good and you have extra activities i don't see why you can't get in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faux Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 it's in the top 20 for business...but if your grades are good and you have extra activities i don't see why you can't get in Not sure if I should even try to get in a tough school though. I'm planning to go into Law school after I get a business degree anyway :: Guess the Movie Contest Champion: pfilc23 :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flametrooper Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Well seeing as how I wanna be an engineer I guess I could go to those English schools someone mentioned. I really want to go to Italy, though. I love Italian scenery, I love Italian food, I love Italian girls...yeah. It would be fun. 8-) PS: Viktor, when you say, "ranks among the best countries", can I see the ranking-list-thing you got that off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magekillr Posted April 5, 2007 Author Share Posted April 5, 2007 it's always worth trying i tried getting into the Naval Academy....50,000 applicants apply...10,000 get nominations...1200 are admitted i got a nomination so i made it past the first part. i made it past the interviews...so i was in the top 5,000. THEN when they got my medical test back they told me i was uneligable to apply cause of asthma. my grades and class standing were good..but my SAT scores were pretty poor. 800 on writing, 650 on math, and 550 on verbal...but i was still considered because i interview well and when i want to...my writing kicks butt : so always try man...and who knows...you may get lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viktorkrum77 Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 PS: Viktor, when you say, "ranks among the best countries", can I see the ranking-list-thing you got that off? The UN has a survey each year that ranks the best countries. The Nordic countries are overall the best countries to live in the world, according to the Human Development Report which is published annually by the United Nations. Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland figure among the top countries on the UN index because of their high levels of education, democracy, income and public health. http://www.scandinavica.com/culture/soc ... report.htm You could also look up the UN's Human Development Report (HDR), but all I found on the UN's website was 100's of links to PDF's and the such, and I didn't feel like searching through them all. However I do know that Norway has been ranked the best for 6 consecutive years as of 2006. Me doing staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBOSRUS Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 I'm getting deja vu. I saw the exact same topic and thr exact same avatar somewhere :P I don't plan to study aborad when I get older, mainly because I came to the U.S. to study. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magekillr Posted April 5, 2007 Author Share Posted April 5, 2007 I'm getting deja vu. I saw the exact same topic and thr exact same avatar somewhere :P I don't plan to study aborad when I get older, mainly because I came to the U.S. to study. mayhem makers or higherforce? this is Ovu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBOSRUS Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 I'm getting deja vu. I saw the exact same topic and thr exact same avatar somewhere :P I don't plan to study aborad when I get older, mainly because I came to the U.S. to study. mayhem makers or higherforce? this is Ovu MM, I can tell its you :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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