<p>Hello, I am in my junior year of electrical engineering and i am thinking of studying abroad mostly for the life experience. Since i know Spanish, i figured Spain would be a good option or Canada since i live in the United States of America. Has anyone studied abroad in Spain? I would like to know if there are any good Universities that might be cheaper than the one i attend (FIU) and are worth it in regards to party life, and academics. I am looking for advice on how to begin my research, so if you have had some experience in this please let me know. Also if i do transfer would i be able to finish my degree abroad?</p>
<p>It seems like you are confusing study abroad and transferring. Study abroad is attending school in a foreign country for a set period of time, such as a semester, year, or summer session, and then returning to one’s home college/university. Transferring is leaving your university and attending another university and not returning to your original university. </p>
<p>Regardless of what you are considering doing, be aware that university life outside of the US can be much different, even in Canada, and differs between countries.</p>
<p>As for good study abroad programs that are cheaper than your university and will hep fulfill your degree requirements, I would suggest talking with a study abroad advisor at your school to see what other students in your major have done. That said, there are lots of study abroad programs, including many that your school’s study abroad department may not be aware of.</p>
<p>Unless you’re going to Quebec and learning French, I don’t really think you’ll get as much out of spending the time in Canada as you will out of Spain. It’s not that Canada is a lesser country or something but culturally, it’s much more similar to the US than Spain and it’s English speaking; one of the biggest reasons to study abroad is to learn a foreign language.</p>
<p>If you are looking for a great experience I would recommend Spain. I love the culture & the people. I’d view studying in canada as not much different than studying in Minnesota for a year.</p>