<p>Currently i go a 40,000 a year school. I don't think that its worth the price my parents pay even though disagree. Instead I want to go study abroad and switch my major from to accounting. Possibly learn another language and compete internationally for a job. But I don't want to pay heavily. I was thinking of transferring to a Public University and instantly try to sign up for a study abroad program for a semester. I am a freshman so maybe 2nd semester of sophomore year.
All I know is i want an american education and degree because i need Fasfa to help afford it. The most i want to pay is 15,000 max 20,000. Also suggest some countries to go to I was thinking New Zealand, France , Finland, Sweden, South Korea, Japan, Austria, Germany. I am also African American so keep in mind that I am okay with going to country where prejudice is minimal. Eastern Europe, Russia, Certain Asian countries are places I want to avoid. Please send me your suggestion of colleges and countries. Thank You. Sorry for spelling mistakes I don't feel like editing.</p>
<p>South Korea is a very ethnically homogeneous society. I spent a (very brief) time wandering around a non-tourist area outside Seoul. I was the only non-Korean person I saw outside the hotel, and I was constantly stared at. There was no outward hostility (with the possible exception of a sign at the entrance to a nightclub saying ‘Korean only club’) but I wasn’t there long enough to really judge it. From a study abroad point of view, you wouldn’t be there long enough to learn the language given that there is a whole new alphabet to learn. </p>
<p>If you are considering New Zealand, then also consider Australia. Racism there is heavily taboo, more so than in other comparable countries. The UK also has a significant ethnic minority population - you wouldn’t stick out because of your skin colour at all. Of course, those countries all speak English so you wouldn’t learn a new language. </p>
<p>If you already have a grounding in a particular language, then I’d suggest going to a country that speaks that language. If you don’t have at least a passing understanding of the language before you go then you will seriously struggle.</p>
<p>Many study abroad programs require applying several months in advance, so you should look at the study abroad portion of the college website where you are thinking of transfering. And maybe talk to the study abroad office, too. Also, not all colleges have space in study abroad for everyone who wants to go abroad. Especially in spring semester (the most popular time to study abroad).</p>
<p>You definitely run a risk of not graduating from college in four years if you change your major, transfer, and study abroad. That is a very costly thing to have happen.</p>
<p>Regarding “not feeling like editing”, you might find that posters out here (at least the ones with the experience to help you) “don’t feel like responding” if you can’t bother to put your thoughts together coherently and at least look over your post before submitting.</p>
<p>So what would you recommend I do because I want to study abroad desperately. This school is not worth the amount I am paying. Should I just say forget Studying abroad, wait until after switching to accounting and switching college to maybe find a job in another country. Or should I study abroad in this school learn a new language graduate then go into the job market with my experience.</p>
<p>Also sorry about the editing comment I wont happen again.</p>
<p>Sorry, this is going to be a long post…</p>
<p>If you are looking for somewhere inexpensive (in comparison to where you are), I would steer clear of Australia. Most people I know who have studied abroad there pay upwards of 22K for the semester, which is shorter than many other programs. I’m studying abroad in Scotland this semester and it costs less than 15K, but if you are looking to learn a good language that may not be conducive (unless you go to the north where you could learn a bit of Gaelic [or in Ireland some schools offer courses in Gaelic) or you could try Wales and learn some Welsh - that would be a unique experience). I agree with boomting - if you have a basis in one language, going to somewhere that speaks that language would be very beneficial. </p>
<p>On the list of places you’d like to go, I would recommend Austria, Germany, France, or Sweden. These places are slightly (and I do mean slightly) more similar ways of living to here in the US than in Asian countries (even though going there would be amazing and a great experience).</p>
<p>As for the cost, depending on where you go it could cost you less up front than the school you are at because many schools allow you to use your financial aid (if you receive it) towards studying abroad, but remember that is only one part of it, you also have to pay attention to the cost of living where you want to travel and make sure you have enough money in a bank account to prove you can support yourself while you are there. </p>
<p>I would talk to the study abroad advisor at your current school and the school you would go if you were to transfer to see what they believe would be best for you. </p>
<p>A lot of schools have partnerships with schools abroad or have partnerships with third party providers who can guide you and make sure that the credits you earn will transfer which would eliminate some of the worry about not graduating on time. Each school you go to, here or abroad have different policies relating to credit transfers and also different amounts of courses that match the number of credits you need. </p>
<p>Another option could be studying abroad in the summer. The programs are less expensive and most people don’t think of studying abroad during the summer. The only catch here is that you can’t use financial aid, but the scholarships for the programs can cover most of the costs if you apply for them and earn them. </p>
<p>Again, definitely talk to the study abroad advisors at both schools to see what they think you should do.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
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<p>Korean isn’t easy for an English speaker, but you can learn the alphabet on the plane ride over. It’s by far the easiest part.</p>
<p>If you really want to, I would recommend you Germany! </p>
<p>I am from here, so I am Quite biased, but nevertheless I’ll tell you what I know.</p>
<p>Studying here is free. We don’t have tuition fees. Student life is very independent and focused on cultural events. Universities are typically large and offer hundreds of courses. As a citizen, you just walk into the academic office, show your passport and sign up for a few classes 
you can just come and go as you want to, and if you feel you have studied enough you sign up for the exam. This might be a little more difficult for a US citizen, but nonetheless you just have to put a little more effort than showing a passport into your application I think (they’ll probably need a translated Record of your previous college work or so). </p>
<p>Student life typically revolves around going out, going to concerts, musicals, theaters, biking, barbecuing and individual hobbies. We spend a lot I time in caf</p>
<p>Perfect. I Want to study abroad but I wont take classes for a subject in another language unless I have the language completely down. If I can find an american education over there then over the course of the year eat sleep and breathe German then I would then do it. Do you know american university that study abroad is around 17,000 dollars tuition. I am even willing to work while I am there. One huge problem is my gpa is 2.9 but I am a freshman and that was my 1st semester. I feel as though I can improve that no problem. Do you know if I would still have to take liberal arts classes if it an american university. Thank you so much</p>
<p>Not sure what you mean by an American education. You’ll find a German education here but every university here offers language classes or connects you with our public language schools. Every immigrant that comes here has to learn German nearly perfectly within 6 months, and most of them succeed. So those classes are readily available. As soon as you are here, you have no time pressure at all. just take whatever class you want for the first semester to learn German, like sociology and stuff. I still don’t really understand what your plan is though - so do you want to exmatriculate from your college and transfer to a German university or do you just want to do a semester or so abroad?
If not having bachelors in English is a problem, the Netherlands and Scandinavia offer tons of english speaking courses (tuition fee escapees from England :))</p>
<p>Oh, and here people don’t stress out about GPAs. Your college time is a time to explore, be creative, be hipster, expose yourself to the depths of knowledge and the essence of cultivation and just experience what it means to live.</p>
<p>You might want to check on Jacobs University in Bremen. They offer American degrees, have English as their main language of teaching and give financial aid to foreign students.</p>
<p>I did a semester abroad in Belgium studying at Vesalius college which is associated with the larger VUB University. Affordable program and the professors were very knowledgeable. Brussels, Belgium is also a great hub to see the rest of Europe. I was able to travel most weekends and ended up in Germany, Netherlands, Italy (twice), Switzerland, Spain, and England. Definitely worth checking out!</p>
<p>Lord Moldy Butt,</p>
<p>If you pay $40,000 for a year to study abroad, your butt will never again be moldy after you graduate, because you’ll be hustling for 3 decades to pay off your student loan debt. (Well, that’s what I’ve been reading…)</p>
<p>I get email alerts from google and got an email for [Budget</a> Study Abroad Homepage - Budget Study Abroad](<a href=“http://www.budgetstudyabroad.com/]Budget”>http://www.budgetstudyabroad.com/) a couple of weeks ago. Under the works, aparently, but I saw some cool stuff and am curious to see what else they have. Will keep tabs on it and maybe post again.</p>
<p>Hope it helps you out.</p>
<p>In general, you’ll pay less at a public university. I knew 3 people who studied abroad in Spain - one paid 2.5 times more than the others - and they went to the same university.</p>
<p>As for destination - wherever your heart takes you - don’t worry about anti-americanism in the places you mentioned. Being aware of anti-americanism will also help you avoid - you already show something of cultural sensitivity by being aware of it.</p>
<p>Languages - being fluent in a foreign language will totally help you with jobs in the future. Probably the most valuable is Spanish. Chinese is obvious now, but if you can’t spend a year (or more, really) learning Chinese intensively, you might not learn enough to benefit from it later.</p>
<p>Japanese and Korean, still helpful - but again, you need to invest time.</p>
<p>French, also helpful. If I were you, I would choose Spanish or German</p>