Troy University
Jacksonville State University
Faulkner University
college 101 studying abroad
by Racheal Lunn
Studying abroad is an option that most colleges offer in order for you to experience a culture outside of the United States . But not all schools and programs treat studying abroad in the same way . Here are a few available options !
Troy University
Troy has multiple options for spring break , and a couple for the summer . The shorter programs have a faculty member head up the 7-10 day event . There are a lot of different places to choose from , and different opportunities per major for college credit . There is a tab on the website ( Funding-Students ) where students can look up study abroad scholarship opportunities from different associations , as well as department funds . They also have an exchange program where you are somewhat on your own for an entire semester in one country . The exchange program teaches you independence , and allows you to make your own itinerary .
Contact : troyabroad @ troy . edu • ( 334 ) 808-6128
Jacksonville State University
JSU has study abroad and exchange programs as well . For more of a guided experience , the best way to go is studying abroad . A faculty member plans the trip and duration , sets up what college credit can be received from the trip , and so forth . These only last a week or two . While the exchange programs last for at least six weeks , they do require the student to be more independent , and it is the student ’ s responsibility to set up their itinerary .
Faulkner University
Faulkner University has an 89-day European study abroad program in which the instructor helps guide the students throughout the trip , allowing them two weeks of free travel on their own . There are college credit and foreign language opportunities available . For more information visit www . faulkner . edu
Contact : ehicks @ faulkner . edu • ( 334 ) 386- 7309
“ I did my research and felt that our instructor really prepared us for what to expect . I also thought I would miss home halfway through , but when it got to the last few days , I did not want to leave . We constantly were traveling to new places , so it was fun to encounter all the different cultures . I had a little difficulty balancing my classes , but I had to remember that I was there for my education and the quicker I got my studies done , the more time I had to roam around and explore . I definitely learned time management and how to be flexible , which I feel will help me in any career I choose . It was awesome being able to travel and experience places that I had read and studied about . To actually walk in the same place was eye-opening .”
– Brianna Robertson , Senior at Faulkner University
Contact :
Spanish Study Abroad - esacheco @ jsu . edu History Study Abroad - dprudlo @ jsu . edu
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