Study Away: The Unauthorized Guide to College Abroad [Paperback]

Mariah Balaban (Author), Jennifer Shields (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1400031893 | ISBN-13: 978-1400031894 | Publication Date: October 14, 2003

Now you can go to the college of your dreams and see the world—without compromising on your education (or your parent's budget). This for students by students guide gives you the inside scoop on colleges and programs around the world, with detailed profiles of the best international schools and independent reporting on what life on campus is really like. And since it covers many full undergraduate degree programs, you can decide for yourself if you’d like to complete your degree abroad or simply go for a semester or two. With this frank and accessible book you'll soon be on your way to studying art history in Paris, public health in Kinshasa, or international business in Hong Kong—whatever your major, the experience of living in a foreign country is increasingly desirable in our globalized world.

Includes:
-68 schools around the world that teach in English and offer American-style degrees
-A description of each campus and its academic reputation
-Tuition rates and financial aid information
-Housing options, extracuricular activities, and support services
-Contact information and directions on how to apply
-Advice on staying healthy and staying safe

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

With higher-education costs soaring in the U.S., college abroad in a program taught for English-language speakers is becoming a popular option. In this handy guide, adventurous students will find quick facts about 70 such college programs, in 28 countries around the globe. The UK, Canada, and Australia understandably have more options available, but institutions in Switzerland, Italy, South Africa, and Lebanon are also among the listed schools, which range from large, prestigious McGill in Montreal to Schiller in Switzerland, with a student body of 100. Entries for each school, organized alphabetically by country, include brief mention of campus location, academic and social life, admissions policies, and housing, with an "At a Glance" box giving figures (not always complete in the galley) for enrollment, tuition (which isn't always a bargain), and faculty-student ratio. The photos are too small and too few to be much help, but for curious students the book is a good place to start. Stephanie Zvirin
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Now you can go to the college of your dreams and see the world?without compromising on your education (or your parent's budget). This for students by students guide gives you the inside scoop on colleges and programs around the world, with detailed profiles of the best international schools and independent reporting on what life on campus is really like. And since it covers many full undergraduate degree programs, you can decide for yourself if you?d like to complete your degree abroad or simply go for a semester or two. With this frank and accessible book you'll soon be on your way to studying art history in Paris, public health in Kinshasa, or international business in Hong Kong?whatever your major, the experience of living in a foreign country is increasingly desirable in our globalized world.

Includes:
-68 schools around the world that teach in English and offer American-style degrees
-A description of each campus and its academic reputation
-Tuition rates and financial aid information
-Housing options, extracuricular activities, and support services
-Contact information and directions on how to apply
-Advice on staying healthy and staying safe

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Anchor (October 14, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400031893
• ISBN-13: 978-1400031894
• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.7 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,110,462 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A world of opportunity awaits, October 26, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Study Away: The Unauthorized Guide to College Abroad (Paperback)

This book is very easy to read and clearly tells you everything that you need to know to get into a school abroad. I wouldn't consider trying to apply abroad without the help of a guidebook and this one is really great.

"Study Away" really helps show the world (literally) of opportunities out there for where you can go to college. I really glad I picked it up because my choices in the United States have been limited somewhat by financial considerations. I had no idea that Americans could even apply to so many foreign schools (and have it be so much less expensive!).

Overall, a very good book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely essential for every high school senior, October 23, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Study Away: The Unauthorized Guide to College Abroad (Paperback)

This book is really wonderful. There are a million reasons to study in a foreign country. It's significantly less expensive, Americans have a much greater chance of getting in to a much better school abroad than they do at home and the cultural experience of living and studying in another cultural is a once in a life time experience.
With that said, researching the schools and trying to figure out how and where to apply can be an absolute nightmare. (I tried to do it on my own and got completely lost and confused!) This book is like a light in the dark for anyone who is considering studying abroad. It tells you step by step what you need to know about each school and how to send in your applications. It is written by people who have clearly gone through this process many times and because of that they have all the answers. Also, because it is written by Americans who have studied abroad, they really help explain how the system works from an American point of view. There are many small differences that can be overwhelming if you don't know the system, but this book clearly and concisely explains everything.
This book should be considered an essential to every high school senior. It opens your eyes to a whole new world of possibilities. It really is you ticket to one of the most exciting adventures that you might ever have.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need, October 28, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Study Away: The Unauthorized Guide to College Abroad (Paperback)

Great book. Great introduction to how to get in to a university outside the US. Everything is laid out in an easy to read and easy to understand format. So far this is the only book that I've seen which is dedicated to people who want to study outside the US for the full four years, not just as a semester abroad (but it would be helpful for those looking to do a semester abroad as well).

This book answers all the little questions that are impossible to find answers to if you are trying to research foreign schools by yourself.

There is a great variety of schools listed: from not so far off (like in Canada) to schools that are literally on the other end of the earth.

Study Away has really got everything that you need to help you get in to a foreign university.

I highly recommend it to everyone!!!