Study Abroad

There are many different scholarships that are open for students who need help paying for a study abroad program. There are some based on things like need, location, diversity, and much more.

Many scholarships also look for community college students since many of those who attend a community college are non-traditional or first-generation college students. The best way to find these scholarships is by just looking through pre-programmed websites that you can filter to your qualifications.

You can also research the program companies that you are interested in to see what scholarships they offer.  Be sure to ask your study abroad coordinator for help!

Each one has its own unique qualities. Staying in a homestay is a different way of interacting with the local people. You are able to become a part of someone's family and learn about the culture with a new perspective.

However, living in a dorm allows you much more freedom in traveling and experiencing what it would be like to live on your own in the country you are visiting. In the end, this decision depends on what you choose to focus on during your time abroad.

Studying abroad allows you to open your mindset and explore the huge world around us. Not only will this show employers that you immersed yourself into a new world, but it will show them that you are capable of adapting to change. It helps you learn how to communicate with people in a new way by finding what you have in common.

You will be able to learn more about yourself and see your own culture through a new lens. Everyone has a completely different experience studying abroad, so you are the only one who can determine what kind of experience it will be.

The best way to do this is by making a list of what you want to get out of studying abroad. If you are the type of person who usually goes along with what everyone else wants to do, this is the time to be selfish. Don't be afraid to do things on your own and say your opinion.

This could be your only chance to be abroad, so focus on what you truly want to experience. With that being said, don't forget to make connections with people along the way. The people that you meet will change your experience for the better.

Yes. As long as you have the ability to get to and/or from your program location, you should be able to arrive before the program or leave later. However, you will not be able to stay in the same housing as you will during the program, so you will need to make housing arrangements on your own.

If you receive a scholarship or grant for your flights, make sure that they will still cover you if you choose to extend your time. Studying abroad through a program can be quite expensive, so if you plan to spend more time abroad, make sure to budget for the extra things that your program may be covering.

There is no "best" time to study abroad. Each person will have a different way of completing their goals and a different time than they feel comfortable traveling abroad. However, traveling is much more accessible to students, so studying abroad during college is one of the more convenient times to gain experience.

Most students choose when to study abroad based on completely different things. You are the only one who will know when the right time to go abroad is, but your study abroad coordinator can help you choose a time that makes sense for you academically.