Semester Exchange Student Analysis

Studying abroad will be an experience of a lifetime. Going beyond the US Coastlines that I have never crossed will get be valuable life lessons that I must learn to be successful in my future career. I want to increase my knowledge both inside and outside of the classroom, and I believe the best way to do that for me is to continue to go beyond those small town borders that have kept me

Different cultures and to travel was always my biggest interest, my next goal is to learn more languages starting with Italian, and to explore new cities. That’s why I always wanted to continue my education in a new place and to be in the big apple since 4 years is a big opportunity for me not only as an education but also as (bisey bul) to have friends from different countries and learn about new cultures is one of the best knowledges that I could get to improve myself as a person. One of the best options that FIT offers is to do an exchange study in another city for a semester, which also got my attention and probably would be very excited to try this option that the school

During the Fall semester of my junior year in my Biotechnology pathway, I gained the opportunity to take City College courses as part of the dual enrollment program at my high school. I enrolled into the Briefings in Biotechnology class (BTEC 5), via my teacher, in order to scope at the potential of biotechnology from external sources.

When I was seven, I had to witness my older brother be kicked out of the house. This was such a traumatizing experience because my older brother was my role model. Additionally, as a young child, my little sister and I were frequently home alone due to my parents always working double shifts. Thus, once my brother left, I had to take on his responsibilities; consequently, I learned how to be a leader at a young age. This experience has allowed me to develop values such as excellence, leadership, truth and service that will contribute to the vision and legacy of Howard University.

Education is the often touted as the key to reducing socioeconomic inequality in today's society, but recent studies suggest that the education systems in the California may not be effective in serving its community college students. The California community college system supports 2.1 million students throughout California's 113 institutions (CCC Key Facts). According to a 2011 study conducted by California State University, Sacramento, 48% of community college students complete a degree/credential within 6 years. Specifically in 2009, the San Francisco Bay Area had only 7% of community college students being able to graduate within 2 years (Figure 16, Moore). These low completion rates reflect

An A.P. or honors class is taught at a faster pace and similar to a course taken in college; in order to prepare for the class, colleges assign work over summer, just like an A.P. class. According to the author of the article, College Freshman Summer Reading, summer assignments “help build a sense of community with the incoming class of students. They also introduce incoming students to a campus' standards of academic engagement” (Lucier). There is a similarity between how the colleges and A.P. classes do their work, like how they assign work as an introduction of the class. This introduction allows the student to adapt to the class and get to know what it takes to be an A.P. or college student. It’s no easy A, there’s always a need to put

From freshman to senior year, four years at Seton Hall University as an undergraduate is about to reach its end. With weeks until graduation, I want to take the time to self-reflect on my journey as both a Stillman Exchange writer and Seton Hall student. I grew immensely as a person and I want to thank everyone who has been a part of that process, you know who you are.

I’m interested in Honors College because of the unique courses that it offers its students. Courses such as Making the Human and Gutenburg Galaxy differ from the typical classes offered at other universities. They don’t just focus on one subject but instead branch off to touch on various topics. In preference to long lectures and note-taking, classes provide students outside experience with oversea studies such as in Venice, Italy where the city itself is at their disposal to learn from. It is these courses and their accompanied opportunities that sparked my interest in Purdue’s Honors College. This persuaded me to research more in depth about the various activities and goals of the university. Honors’ courses require students to think broader and deeper than in a typical class where

Traveling and learning about other cultures have been an important part of my life. I am actually planning on taking a gap year between high school and college. I believe that the experiences and world perspective I will learn while my year in Italy as an exchange student will bring a unique perspective to the honors college. I also will be increasingly open to others openings, helping to create a more open learning environment, which I hope will pave the way for a success if I am admitted to the honors

In the year of 2016, the average tuition, room, and board prices for a student enrolled full time at a public four year college and universities in the state they live in is $17,123. For many decades parents have often paid an excessive amount needed for their their child’s college tuition and other necessities. Although attending a college a university may seem the best option, community college has a number of advantages that include the educational and financial opportunities.

During my sophomore year of spring 2016, I had the amazing opportunity of studying abroad. For five months I lived in Melbourne, Australia and had a wonderful experience. I hope I can help anyone who has any questions

While my passions lie in studying the international arena, I have never traveled abroad or experienced culture outside the United States and Canada. This program would greatly assist my personal growth by developing my cultural awareness and marketability in the workforce. In order to pursue a career in the international arena, an experience abroad is essential because the unique skill set that is developed. Some of these skills are: developing strategic thinking, open-mindedness, and problem solving skills in a way that I will not develop fully in the classroom

This event was called the National Student Exchange Information Session. It was led by Erika Benhardt who coordinates the National Student Exchange program. She describes it as having the opportunity to travel around the country and Canada to experience a new setting. Whether the reason was to expand knowledge of a new location or just something to try, most students came back satisfied. Students can apply for a one semester or a full year exchange. The costs include an application fee along with regular tuition and expenses. There are two tuition payment versions. Plan A is paying the away school's instate tuition and Plan B is paying Stony Brook's tuition. She also mentioned that some students choose to go to Puerto Rico because of the low

The experience of being an exchange student can be everlasting on most students. Exchannge student are students in high school or post-secondary systems of education who leave their home countries to spend anywhere between a few weeks and an entire year within a foreign country. Starkville High School has three foreign exchange students this school year: Paul Enseling, Eduardo Aguero, and Benedetta Trentarossi.

The start of this week gave me a first-hand experience of the differences there are between communicating with an international student and a domestic student. This week I had volunteered to drive students from my class who did not have a car to the preschool we were observing. I came early and waited in the parking lot, well two of the students had also come early. We sat in my car and talked about school and all the good questions you ask people when you first meet. I learned one of them was from China and had come to America three years ago. He seemed to have a very well grasp on what I was saying, but he did ask for a meaning on a couple of the words I used. One of them was gallop and as someone who has grown up with horses, I never thought