I've been doing a lot of thinking lately about how I want to spend the rest of my time while I am studying abroad. I have been in Buenos Aires for over 2 months now and I have a little less than 3 months left (I did the early-start intensive language month which is why my trip is so long). When I arrived I did what I always do and filled my schedule with all sorts of plans and commitments.
Attentions Students!
Cindy La Rosa at CBS.com wrote a great article that let's parents know what to ask as their child is getting ready to study abroad.
Now that Ms. La Rosa gives you an idea of what the 'rents may ask, its time to get your answers straight. Do your homework. If your parents see how prepared you are it will help them buy into the idea.
Jessica Pena, a 20-year-old Japanese Studies major from SUNY Postdam in New York studying at Kansai Gaidai in Osaka, Japan, is wise beyond her years. While unintentional on her part, Jessica has effectively created her own personal brand using the Internet as a platform for her future. To chronicle her experiences while studying abroad, Jessica chose to vlog (video blog) “as a way to share my experiences with others who have the same goals and aspirations.”
On July 13, Daniel de Vise of the Washinigton Post asked the questions "Does it help or hinder an education? Is it a glorified vacation for rich kids, or a program of study comparable in depth and rigor to what the student would get back on campus?"
