<p>Ok- so I know it's a little late to start applying for colleges,as I have already applied to six schools. However, I just had the idea of studying in Europe for college. I've wanted to live there( UK/France) since I was small and I believe that going to school there, then getting a job is the smartest option. I am an average student[ 3.3 gpa, 1570 on SATs(terrible I know)] who wants to study journalism/writing. Is there any college in particular in Europe that would accept me?</p>
<p>I've also thought about going to college in Europe as a graduate student instead of an undergraduate to make things a bit easier.</p>
<p>If you want to live in Europe post-college I’d advice against studying at one of the American universities in Europe, not least because nobody knows what they are; but more importantly because their degrees are considered subpar. Indeed, many aren’t even accredited.</p>
<p>Well, it’s not technically too late to apply to schools in the UK. I believe the UCAS deadline is something like the 15th of January, and international students can apply all the way til June, though I think if you leave it that late, you will have a lesser chance of getting an offer. Your scores aren’t great, but with the funding cuts in the UK, universities are going to be even more desperate for international students who already have an easier time of getting in to all but Oxbridge.
As Dionysus said, don’t go to an American University in Europe. It won’t do you any favours. You’d be better off going to a good university in the US.</p>
<p>Ditto—no American university in Europe like Richmond or American University in Paris. Complete waste of a degree.</p>
<p>I would advise applying to UK universities. But your numbers aren’t high enough. Even the lower ranked unis require 550-600 per SAT section. Hertfordshire is 550 a section. But it’s really a waste of money and time to do a degree abroad at Herts. If you are dying to go to the UK, you could do a foundation year since your GPA is high enough, and instead of the degree taking 3 years it would take 4. Most foundation programs require a 3.0 GPA. Some unis will guarantee a place for a course if you just pass the foundation year. </p>
<p>As far as the rest of Europe goes, keep in mind your options are limited with English. France has an American campus of Sciences Po, but probably not enough to get you in. The Netherlands has english programs, but you would need 4 AP’s. There’s a couple more english speaking programs throughout Europe, here and there…but you would need higher scores.</p>
<p>You really are better off getting your degree in the US. American degrees are highly valued all over the world. You will have an opportunity to do a full year abroad as a junior (or sophomore if you’re that super anxious). You will have chances to go abroad over the summer to take language classes or an internship, IF you look for them. Since going abroad as a junior, I’ve been abroad A LOT since and couldn’t have been happier. You just need to keep looking for opportunities. So when you’re a freshman, look around for a possible internship or a language class abroad. Sometimes campus organizations will do abroad trips like alternative spring breaks and Debate Club (if your university participates in the international competition). You will find opportunities… if you look for them! As if I haven’t said it enough. :P</p>