its official: I need to go.

EdgeIsTooSexy · 05-23-2007, 07:18 PM

I put this in the wrong forum so i was hoping to get some feedback here ..

i definitely want to study abroad in ireland for a month or so this upcoming school year..ill be a senior which is also the easiest year in my school so itd be no problem...
i just dont want to go through one of those programs that make you pay like $4000.
any suggestions?
~slainte~

BonoIsMyMuse · 05-23-2007, 09:53 PM

From what I know of study abroad programs, students either go for a summer term (usually a month to six weeks) or for a semester. I've never heard of a program where you only go for a month anytime other than in the summer, since it would interrupt other classes.

Your best bet is to start by talking to someone from the study abroad program for your school. If you go to a larger school, there should be a study abroad office. If you go to a smaller school, the program may be run by a faculty member. Most schools have a set of classes they offer in various countries; if your school doesn't offer a program in Ireland, they may be able to help you arrange a study abroad trip through another school. You'll have to make sure the credits will transfer, though.

I encourage you to go in an immersion program if possible. That means you'd be going to an Irish school with Irish students, not just with a bunch of American students, which I think prevents students from getting everything from the experience that they can.

A semester abroad costs more than a semester on campus. $4000 isn't an unreasonable fee, from what I've heard from students I've had who have studied abroad. If that money covers living expenses or side trips (students typically have long weekends when studying abroad to give them time to travel), it may be a good option.

The key is to plan ahead. I'd say it's already too late to plan to study abroad in the fall, but your school might offer a winter term, or else you can make sure you get the last of your graduation requirements out of the way in the fall so you can go in the spring.

zoney! · 05-23-2007, 10:21 PM

Maybe the lost weight is in this thread!

:looksunderstuff:

**Sicy** · 05-23-2007, 11:30 PM

words

Carek1230 · 05-24-2007, 12:22 AM

study abroad

or

study a broad?

Thora · 05-24-2007, 02:50 AM

I agree with BonoIsMyMuse - studying abroad is going to be expensive. It's absolutely worth every penny, though.

When I was in university I spent a semester going to school in Ireland. It was several thousand dollars for the program, and that wasn't including my airfare, and a few other things. Most was included though, which was great.

It was a fantastic experience, and I highly recommend it. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I'm always happy to talk about my experience.

elevated_u2_fan · 05-24-2007, 09:17 AM

This title is misleading...

I thought this was going to be a toilet humor thread...

I guess I'll have to make it one

I need to go...

"Drop some friends off at the pool"

funny, right?

**Bonochick** · 05-24-2007, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Carek1230
study abroad

or

study a broad?

Must you steal my jokes??? I was gonna say that.

zoney! · 05-24-2007, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bonochick

Must you steal my jokes??? I was gonna say that.

Notice how I avoided it earlier?

I KNEW you would want to say it!

!

Newbies!

EdgeIsTooSexy · 05-24-2007, 07:30 PM

lol nope sorry its not about going to the bathroom....
thanks for the advice. id really like to go to mount temple and study =D
i do go to a small school i think id have to talk to my french teacher.
thora could i have your email;; i would like to talk to someone whos done this before thankss

zoney! · 05-24-2007, 09:42 PM

Why did you have to go and ruin your thread?

it contained such mystery.

suspense.

Toilet humor!

That's often

worthy.

JessicaAnn · 05-25-2007, 09:26 AM

Why Mount Temple?

Do you know anything about the quality of the school and it's teachers or the curriculum?

Or is it just because members of a certain band, which shall remain nameless, attended the school?

Nowthat I have got that off my chest ...

TOILETS!

elevated_u2_fan · 05-25-2007, 09:50 AM

This gives me a chance to pimp my second favorite thread:

http://forum.interference.com/t172993.html

Thora · 05-25-2007, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by EdgeIsTooSexy
thora could i have your email;; i would like to talk to someone whos done this before thankss

Sure - it's thora_seb @ yahoo . ca

05-23-2007, 07:18 PM	#1
EdgeIsTooSexy ONE love, blood, life Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 10,828 Local Time: 06:09 AM	its official: I need to go. I put this in the wrong forum so i was hoping to get some feedback here .. i definitely want to study abroad in ireland for a month or so this upcoming school year..ill be a senior which is also the easiest year in my school so itd be no problem... i just dont want to go through one of those programs that make you pay like $4000. any suggestions? ~slainte~ __________________

05-23-2007, 09:53 PM	#2
BonoIsMyMuse Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 5,241 Local Time: 07:09 AM	From what I know of study abroad programs, students either go for a summer term (usually a month to six weeks) or for a semester. I've never heard of a program where you only go for a month anytime other than in the summer, since it would interrupt other classes. Your best bet is to start by talking to someone from the study abroad program for your school. If you go to a larger school, there should be a study abroad office. If you go to a smaller school, the program may be run by a faculty member. Most schools have a set of classes they offer in various countries; if your school doesn't offer a program in Ireland, they may be able to help you arrange a study abroad trip through another school. You'll have to make sure the credits will transfer, though. I encourage you to go in an immersion program if possible. That means you'd be going to an Irish school with Irish students, not just with a bunch of American students, which I think prevents students from getting everything from the experience that they can. A semester abroad costs more than a semester on campus. $4000 isn't an unreasonable fee, from what I've heard from students I've had who have studied abroad. If that money covers living expenses or side trips (students typically have long weekends when studying abroad to give them time to travel), it may be a good option. The key is to plan ahead. I'd say it's already too late to plan to study abroad in the fall, but your school might offer a winter term, or else you can make sure you get the last of your graduation requirements out of the way in the fall so you can go in the spring. __________________

05-23-2007, 11:30 PM	#4
Sicy Sizzlin' Sicilian Forum Administrator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 71,103 Local Time: 04:09 AM	words __________________

05-24-2007, 02:50 AM	#6
Thora Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wishing I was on the beach Posts: 34,116 Local Time: 04:09 AM	I agree with BonoIsMyMuse - studying abroad is going to be expensive. It's absolutely worth every penny, though. When I was in university I spent a semester going to school in Ireland. It was several thousand dollars for the program, and that wasn't including my airfare, and a few other things. Most was included though, which was great. It was a fantastic experience, and I highly recommend it. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I'm always happy to talk about my experience. __________________ Insert something interesting here

05-24-2007, 09:42 PM	#11
zoney! ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: six metro locations Posts: 11,436 Local Time: 05:09 AM	I have a feeling we may have lost em Why did you have to go and ruin your thread? it contained such mystery. suspense. Toilet humor! That's often worthy.

05-23-2007, 10:21 PM	#3
zoney! ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: six metro locations Posts: 11,436 Local Time: 05:09 AM	Maybe the lost weight is in this thread! :looksunderstuff:

05-24-2007, 12:22 AM	#5
Carek1230 Blue Crack Overdose Get me off the internetz! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: wishing I was somewhere else.... Posts: 125,647 Local Time: 04:09 AM	study abroad or study a broad?

05-24-2007, 09:17 AM	#7
elevated_u2_fan Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I'm here 'cus I don't want to go home Posts: 31,965 Local Time: 07:09 AM	This title is misleading... I thought this was going to be a toilet humor thread... I guess I'll have to make it one I need to go... "Drop some friends off at the pool" funny, right?

05-24-2007, 07:30 PM	#10
EdgeIsTooSexy ONE love, blood, life Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 10,828 Local Time: 06:09 AM	lol nope sorry its not about going to the bathroom.... thanks for the advice. id really like to go to mount temple and study =D i do go to a small school i think id have to talk to my french teacher. thora could i have your email;; i would like to talk to someone whos done this before thankss

05-25-2007, 09:26 AM	#12
JessicaAnn ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Milwaukee, WI (USA) Posts: 11,743 Local Time: 06:09 AM	Why Mount Temple? Do you know anything about the quality of the school and it's teachers or the curriculum? Or is it just because members of a certain band, which shall remain nameless, attended the school? Nowthat I have got that off my chest ... TOILETS!

05-25-2007, 09:50 AM	#13
elevated_u2_fan Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I'm here 'cus I don't want to go home Posts: 31,965 Local Time: 07:09 AM	This gives me a chance to pimp my second favorite thread: http://forum.interference.com/t172993.html

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