Saturday, August 15, 2009

Guide to study in England

Guide to study in England

There are many reasons England is at the top of the list for U.S. study abroad students. More Americans study in England than any other country in the world. For one reason, they speak English! It's such an easy transition to make when you take living and communicating in a foreign language out of the stress of going abroad. Also, we, as Americans, are intimately familiar with the history and culture of the country.
Who hasn't had to read Shakespeare, Chaucer, or Dickens in High School? And we all know about the historical sites; Stonehenge, London Tower, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, et cetera. I'm sure, since most of us are descended from someone in the United Kingdom, that must have a part to play in choosing England as the top destination for studying. If you are interested in genealogy, you can even take some time on the weekends to research your family background.
There are programs for everyone; the casual traveler that wishes to learn more about a specific subject, summer sessions, college credit sessions, high school programs, and, as I previously mentioned, Graduate programs. The three main cities you should look into are; London, Oxford, and Brighton. London obviously will have the most programs available because it is such a large city. The great benefits of studying here are the multitude of things to see and do like shopping, nightlife, and visiting the historical sites. Oxford is a smaller academic town and has a lot of University students milling around. The benefits of studying here are that you will easily meet other students from the United Kingdom. Brighton is a small sea-side resort area about an hour from London. The benefits of studying here are that the city holds two Universities, so there are a lot of students, it is a good jumping-off point to visit France just across the channel, and, if you're lucky to study there in the spring or summer, you can attend a three week city-wide celebration in May, the Brighton Festival.

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Guide to study in Italy

Guide to study in Italy

Italy is a perfect destination for those of you who wish to study in a romantic and historic environment. The history, art scene, food, vineyards, and people all add up to an incredible experience living overseas. Just visiting the main cities of Rome, Florence, and Venice are enough to make the dreams come true of so many Americans...but there is so much more to see and do! Consider a study abroad trip and taking the weekends to ski the Alps, swim along the beaches of Sicily, or visit Mount Vesuvius.
There are programs for everyone; the casual traveler that wishes to learn more about a specific subject, summer sessions, college credit sessions, high school programs, and, Graduate programs. The four main cities to consider for your overseas adventures are Rome, Torino, Siena, Florence, and Venice. Rome will obviously have the most programs available since it is the largest city and the country's capital. The benefits of studying here include the multitude of historical sites you can visit, a vibrant festive atmosphere, and using its great location as a jumping-off point to visit other Italian and Mediterranean locations.
Torino was made famous by hosting the 2006 Winter Olympics and would be a great place to live and study during the winter months; if you like skiing, of course. Siena is located in the heart of Tuscany, Italy's primary wine growing region. Living in this ancient city, you will feel as if you've been transported back into the ages while walking through the many beautiful piazza and courtyards.
Florence is world famous for its Michelangelo's David, the nightlife, and all around Italian charm. The city offers a cultural experience that rivals any program in the world. Venice, of course, is surrounded by the mystique of its romantic aura. Since the city is actually made up of over one hundred Islands and over four hundred bridges, to get to classes, there's a good chance you might have to take a stroll along the canal or ride a water taxi as you people watch everyone strolling by.

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