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More Students Investigating Exotic Locales
to Study Abroad
By StudyAbroad.com
Mar 15, 2007
Malaysia, Ghana, Israel now top of list of overseas study considerations
CHESTER, Pa.--(COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--March
15, 2007--Move over England, France and Italy. More students are investigating
places like Malaysia, Ghana and Israel for studying abroad over the more
traditional European locations.A recent report found that five countries –
Malaysia, Ecuador, Ghana, Thailand and Israel – were among the more popular
inquiries for study abroad locales.
“There is a particular trend toward more exotic locales when it comes to
summer study abroad options,” says John Duncan advisor to
StudyAbroad.com.
“Students typically seek these different options when considering opportunities
that don’t require them to transfer a full semester’s worth of credits.”
In the past quarter leading into this summer’s study abroad application
deadlines, StudyAbroad.com, an online resource for overseas education
opportunities, has seen an increase in the number of students searching for
study abroad programs in these typically, less popular places.
“Many students will end up studying in Western locations because they’re
familiar, and it’s easier to assimilate into the culture,” Duncan said. “There
are a number of benefits, however – not often thought of – to choosing a more
unusual location.”
According to Duncan, some advantages of exotic locales can be:
- Cost: living and educational program costs are generally less expensive
- Culture: a greater cultural difference can lead to a more immersive
experience
- Unique study and program opportunities: more exotic locations typically
offer more varied, hands-on educational programs such as anthropology, biology
or sustainable development
For students who want information on studying abroad, country requirements
and other international educational opportunities, Duncan suggests visiting the
following resources:
StudyAbroadFunding.org
for scholarships, grants and financial aid
The study abroad office at your university; talk with your advisor
Three great Web resources for you to begin your research:
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www.IIEPassport.org
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www.StudyAbroad.com
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www.nafsa.org/secussa
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StudyAbroad.com’s most recent Top-15 Destinations list:
1. France
2. Japan
3. Italy
4. Spain
5. Germany
6. Australia
7. England
8. Greece
9. Madagascar
10. Malaysia
11. Egypt
12. Ecuador
13. Ghana
14. Thailand
15. Israel
About StudyAbroad.com
StudyAbroad.com
is the Internet’s leading source of information on educational opportunities for
students to study in other countries. It is a comprehensive directory of study
abroad and intensive language programs organized by subject and destination.
StudyAbroad.com also offers Destination Portal Pages, a handbook serving as a
guide to traveling abroad, and financial aid information. StudyAbroad.com is a
service of Educational Directories Unlimited (EDU), a leading Internet company
serving higher education.
Source:
http://www.cpwire.com/artman/publish/article_1519.asp
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