Comments for Study Abroad Blog, Programs Abroad, Ratings, & Reviews - All in One Place http://www.abroadscout.com A study abroad blog from the author of Study Abroad 101 (paperback book), Wendy Williamson. Study Abroad 101 answers 101 questions that students typically have about study abroad from before they go to after they return. More than a blog, AbroadScout.com is also a directory of programs abroad, with ratings and reviews. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:57:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Italy – Andiamo! Study Abroad by admin http://www.abroadscout.com/study-abroad-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-1352 admin Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:57:33 +0000 http://www.abroadscout.com/?p=648#comment-1352 Hi Lucia, There are more than 200 programs in our directory. Feel free to browse. http://www.abroadscout.com/directory/study-abroad-programs.php?x_locations=Italy&z_locations=LIKE Francisco Hi Lucia,

There are more than 200 programs in our directory. Feel free to browse.

http://www.abroadscout.com/directory/study-abroad-programs.php?x_locations=Italy&z_locations=LIKE

Francisco

]]> Comment on Italy – Andiamo! Study Abroad by Lucia http://www.abroadscout.com/study-abroad-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-1351 Lucia Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:34:09 +0000 http://www.abroadscout.com/?p=648#comment-1351 Hi there, Thank you for sharing this information with us. I have plans to study a semester abroad in Italy next year. I was wondering if you could recommend me a good school or university? I found some websites but I would like to ge a recommendation. Cheers, Lucia Hi there,

Thank you for sharing this information with us. I have plans to study a semester abroad in Italy next year.

I was wondering if you could recommend me a good school or university? I found some websites but I would like to ge a recommendation.

Cheers,
Lucia

]]> Comment on United Kingdom Study Abroad by yourstudyabroad blog http://www.abroadscout.com/study-abroad-united-kingdom/comment-page-1/#comment-1325 yourstudyabroad blog Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:06:51 +0000 http://www.abroadscout.com/?p=1530#comment-1325 Hi there. Great article. I lived in UK 5 years and done my MBA in Newcastle. It is a very useful article with a lot of information. Nicely done. G. Hi there. Great article. I lived in UK 5 years and done my MBA in Newcastle. It is a very useful article with a lot of information. Nicely done.

G.

]]> Comment on Study Abroad Internships and all the Rave by CAPA Rep Andrew http://www.abroadscout.com/study-abroad-internships/comment-page-1/#comment-1315 CAPA Rep Andrew Fri, 14 May 2010 13:40:37 +0000 http://www.abroadscout.com/?p=509#comment-1315 CAPA Study Abroad (www.capa.org) has internship programs in London, Florence, and Sydney and accommodates students from any field of study. Placements are guaranteed and students receive 3-6 credits upon successful completion of the internship and the accompanying class component. CAPA Study Abroad (www.capa.org) has internship programs in London, Florence, and Sydney and accommodates students from any field of study. Placements are guaranteed and students receive 3-6 credits upon successful completion of the internship and the accompanying class component.

]]> Comment on How to Select a Study Abroad Program by eric liljenstolpe http://www.abroadscout.com/select-study-abroad-program/comment-page-1/#comment-1312 eric liljenstolpe Wed, 12 May 2010 14:23:27 +0000 http://www.abroadscout.com/?p=791#comment-1312 These are fabulous questions Wendy. I think a next step is the review of programs for study abroad that go into the 101 book. I wrote up a list of 10 questions form the point of view of the study abroad program... what to look for, questions to ask of the program. Check it out at at: http://ericstudycostarica.wordpress.com/choosing-a-program/ These are fabulous questions Wendy. I think a next step is the review of programs for study abroad that go into the 101 book. I wrote up a list of 10 questions form the point of view of the study abroad program… what to look for, questions to ask of the program. Check it out at at: http://ericstudycostarica.wordpress.com/choosing-a-program/

]]> Comment on Italy – Andiamo! Study Abroad by Danette Anderson http://www.abroadscout.com/study-abroad-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-1286 Danette Anderson Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:26:19 +0000 http://www.abroadscout.com/?p=648#comment-1286 Thank you Ms. Williamson. I have some thoughts to share with everyone as have been working in Italy with study abroad students for over a decade and I have seen the trends of study abroad change over time. One comment I would like to make is that prior to coming abroad, decide if you want to go to a study abroad island program with all Americans and be in a very comfortable familiar environment or if you are willing to integrate into your host country by acting as an ambassador to your country and living like a local by participating in community service opportunities, not being afraid to appreciate cultural differences, teaching English to Italian students,etc. Italy can offer visiting students a lot as we have art, history and beauty all around us but the question is "what can you, as a studyabroad student offer Italy"? We have had great students who come to Italy and make a difference by bringing our US culture and traditions to the host country and making lifelong friends with Italians and students at John Cabot from different countries. We have also had students who come to Italy and travel every weekend to all countries and do not visit Italy at all! Study abroad needs to be an educational experience with lasting value and before coming to Italy, do decide to use your study abroad experience to teach you appreciation for different cultures and become a global citizen....making Italy the first stop in your international educational adventure...do I sound too much like a higher ed administrator? Sorry if I do but I want students to come to realize that there are many ways to spend their time abroad...Italy is an excellent choice!!! After 20 years in Rome and 4 Italian children with an Italian husband, I count my blessings everyday! When I park near Caesar's herb garden and near Raffaello's paintings at the Academic dei lincei at the John Cabot University parking lot, I realize that the Rome experience is awesome...and breathtaking even after 20 years. Danette Anderson John Cabot University Rome, Italy www.johncabot.edu Thank you Ms. Williamson. I have some thoughts to share with everyone as have been working in Italy with study abroad students for over a decade and I have seen the trends of study abroad change over time.

One comment I would like to make is that prior to coming abroad, decide if you want to go to a study abroad island program with all Americans and be in a very comfortable familiar environment or if you are willing to integrate into your host country by acting as an ambassador to your country and living like a local by participating in community service opportunities, not being afraid to appreciate cultural differences, teaching English to Italian students,etc.

Italy can offer visiting students a lot as we have art, history and beauty all around us but the question is “what can you, as a studyabroad student offer Italy”? We have had great students who come to Italy and make a difference by bringing our US culture and traditions to the host country and making lifelong friends with Italians and students at John Cabot from different countries. We have also had students who come to Italy and travel every weekend to all countries and do not visit Italy at all!

Study abroad needs to be an educational experience with lasting value and before coming to Italy, do decide to use your study abroad experience to teach you appreciation for different cultures and become a global citizen….making Italy the first stop in your international educational adventure…do I sound too much like a higher ed administrator? Sorry if I do but I want students to come to realize that there are many ways to spend their time abroad…Italy is an excellent choice!!!

After 20 years in Rome and 4 Italian children with an Italian husband, I count my blessings everyday! When I park near Caesar’s herb garden and near Raffaello’s paintings at the Academic dei lincei at the John Cabot University parking lot, I realize that the Rome experience is awesome…and breathtaking even after 20 years.

Danette Anderson
John Cabot University
Rome, Italy
www.johncabot.edu

]]> Comment on Italy – Andiamo! Study Abroad by G F Muedeb http://www.abroadscout.com/study-abroad-italy/comment-page-1/#comment-1274 G F Muedeb Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:26:10 +0000 http://www.abroadscout.com/?p=648#comment-1274 Brava, Ms. Williamson, well done. I have had the good fortune to have visited every region of Italy but two and recognize the characteristics you decscribe. Well worth saving. ===gm=== Brava, Ms. Williamson, well done. I have had the good fortune to have visited every region of Italy but two and recognize the characteristics you decscribe. Well worth saving. ===gm===

]]> Comment on Study Abroad and Culture by Janet Hulstrand http://www.abroadscout.com/study-abroad-and-culture/comment-page-1/#comment-1262 Janet Hulstrand Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:37:33 +0000 http://www.abroadscout.com/?p=455#comment-1262 We need so much more of this kind of discussion in the world. Brava, Wendy! We need so much more of this kind of discussion in the world. Brava, Wendy!

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