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Study Abroad 101

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I found this book to be an excellent resource that is easy to use. When I had questions about getting a passport, I could very quickly find answers. When I was thinking about packing and what to bring (and not to bring), I just turned to the section on packing. When I was wondering how culture shock would impact me and what it was all about, I opened the section on culture shock. Its not text heavy, nor is it boring. It provides real, concise information that is presented in a fun way with stories that the author has from her experiences with traveling abroad. I highly recommend this book because I've read other books and this one just doesn't compare... its more than a book you read once; its a tool you'll use throughout your entire experience.

Study Abroad 101 by Wendy Williamson (Study Abroad Advisor at Western Michigan University) is a brilliantly conceived and expertly presented introduction providing specific, concise, informed and informative answers to 101 direct questions about studying abroad. From determining if studying abroad is a viable option, to narrowing down the choices, to planning the trip, to health and safety concerns, Study Abroad 101 goest on to cover such significant issues as money management abroad, "culture shock" arising from living in another country and living with the locals, to keeping in touch with the folks at home, and life after studying abroad. Of special note are Wendy's "Top Secrets You Should Know" to make studying abroad a successful educational and personal experience. If you are considering studying in another country, then give a close and careful reading to Wendy Williamson's Study Abroad 101!

Sudy Abroad 101 is great for anyone, but especially for high School and college students. Wendy Williamson covers all aspects of preparing and planning a trip abroad. She combines her own Peace Corps experience and her professional expertise as a study abroad advisor to provide useful information that is an adventure in itself. Study Abroad 101 is straightforward, fun, and easy to read. Parents, it would be a very useful gift to give this book to a young person interested in traveling or studying abroad.

This book was helpful - wish I had bought it earlier in the game - I would recommend buying it 3 to 6 months before you or your student goes abroad. It helped me getting my son ready and would be helpful for someone looking for a program - our college already had a program in place. Since my son is over there, the only thing they didn't tell us was that it is unbelievably expensive.