Tuesday, September 16, 2008

So you want to study abroad?

It is always a good idea to try out a different college (or country) while you still can:) It gets really difficult to travel for your art after you graduate and join the workforce. I highly suggest it.

It is imperative that you are up to date on all shots and vaccinations, and also make sure to get your passport renewed WAY before it is time for you to travel across the borders. The typical wait time for passport renewal lately has been as long as 2 months.

Here are a few programs to make the most of your college travels:

Fulbright Program for US Students. Open to High School, College and Graduate degree program graduates.

Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA). This one is self-explanatory. As usual, make sure to read the guidelines and requirements.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.
The above link goes to the application page. To learn more about the scholarship itself, go HERE.

IES Abroad
Offers study-abroad programs and their own scholarships as well.

IEFA: International Education Financial Aid
Offers study-abroad scholarships in many different fields of study.

World Learning SIT Study Abroad
World Learning is a global non-profit organization with operations in more than 75 countries. Through its international education programs – The Experiment in International Living, SIT Study Abroad, and SIT Graduate Institute – World Learning fosters global citizenship by connecting over 3,000 young ambassadors annually across cultural differences and social barriers.

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