Tips for Parents Studying Abroad
Courses on where, how & how to study abroad
Overseas coursework has become a very popular option for American college students. One semester or yearly expenditure of over four hundred years at foreign universities. But studying abroad is a huge task. Here is a quick rundown of the issues parents may want to think or discuss with their children.
01 of 07
Who, where & how much?
Almost every college in the country offers a course of some sort of foreign training. Where to go, when and how much love, how much does it cost? The University of California, for example, and the University of Redlands have their own programs abroad, so the credits for any study taken abroad are returned to the home college. If your child uses an independent option, it is important that he or she meet with the instructor abroad at his school.
02 of 07
Options for Music and Pre-Made Major
Many students with music, pre-med, and other in-demand programs may find that they cannot spend a year or a semester abroad. They simply have to take multiple courses at their home college. Fortunately, they have many options.
03 of 07
Vaccines and health issues for children studying abroad
Whether it is dengue fever, an African sleeping sickness or a worrisome tummy, moving away from home is an inexorable experience. In particular, if your child is heading overseas, whether outside of North America or Western Europe, make sure he or she visits the doctor at least six weeks before the trip. Better yet, make it a doctor who specializes in travel medicine and can equip your child with the necessary vaccination and preventive measures in any area he heads.
04 of 07
Student Health & Emergency Plans
At home, you know who to call when your family is sick and what procedure to follow. Abroad, it’s a whole deal. So, if your child is heading for a study abroad program, it is best to talk through an emergency plan now, before he or she goes home to high temperature or severe injury, here are some tips for creating that plan.
05 of 07
College drinking water: study abroad and alcohol problems
Got a baby going abroad? There are many topics you should discuss before boarding that flight, including passport, customs, and alcohol consumption. Nowhere near heavy drinking can jeopardize a student's safety - but in a law that can be done overseas, the laws, customs and landmarks are not well known, and the stakes can rise dramatically. A new study has found that American students studying abroad double their alcohol consumption. Scoop here.
06 of 07
Study Visas and Documentary Studies Abroad
When your child is studying abroad in his university's international program or major educational institutions, he or she must plan his travel, find a home, collect visas, passports and insurance. And chances are, you'll be involved in the letter.
Keep in touch
Phone calls are expensive when your child travels abroad. Here's a quick rundown of ways to stay close, including free Skype calls, Facebook and travel blogs.
Courses on where, how & how to study abroad
Overseas coursework has become a very popular option for American college students. One semester or yearly expenditure of over four hundred years at foreign universities. But studying abroad is a huge task. Here is a quick rundown of the issues parents may want to think or discuss with their children.
07 of 07
Keep in touch
Phone calls are expensive when your child travels abroad. Here's a quick rundown of ways to stay close, including free Skype calls, Facebook and travel blogs.
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