Comments on: Study Abroad: A Shortcut to Moving Abroad

By: Thursday

Thursday — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:15:37 +0000

@Grace, One of the things I loved about living in Europe is how close everything is. You want to visit another country? It’s literally 45 minutes away by plane! I loved how easy it was to visit new places. There are still plenty of places I want to visit in the States, but the travel distances are a little more extreme. By the way, I saw you’re based in Boulder — I grew up in Colorado Springs and it’s amazing how many things there are to do in state!

@Sharon, I hope I didn’t give the impression that I was pushing her towards study abroad — I was simply surprised by her reaction. I view study abroad as a great opportunity, but I know that some people feel more comfortable with other opportunities. I simply encouraged her to consider study abroad before deciding whether or not to pursue it.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:49:08 +0000

Maybe this girl doesn’t feel she is ready for the travel abroad experience. Maybe she wants to experience how it is to live only 6 hours from her parents house. If this is her first time away from home, maybe this is what she is ready to do for now.

There are many ways to experience life abroad after graduation – She can try to apply for a working-holiday visa, volunteer abroad, or look for a gap year oppurtunity.

It is never to late, and everyone has his own timing.

Sharon

By: 20orsomething (Susan Pogorzelski)

20orsomething (Susan Pogorzelski) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:42:07 +0000

I need someone to talk me out of grad school again. Particularly grad school abroad, as @thursdayb sparked interest (http://bit.ly/CGKlD)

By: Grace Boyle

Grace Boyle — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:15:37 +0000

I completely agree with you. Studying abroad my junior year of college was hands down, on of the best experiences of my life, let alone college. I was 21 and excited about new opportunities, meeting new people, exploring Europe (I studied in Italy, but traveled with ease by train/plane throughout Europe) and diving into a new culture.

I am now a post-college grad working and I think it was so much easier to travel abroad while in college (and/or the summers) because even now, I have more responsibilities. It doesn’t mean I am done traveling, I’m definitely not, but for now work and travel within the US or my new home is on the front burner.

Great post!