How does studying abroad work?

Question

im currently taking classes at my local community college and once i start at a university i would like to check into studying abroad in australia. im also married, can both of us go? is studying abroad something you have to be chosen for or is it all a matter of if youve got the money then you can go?

Answer 1

Yeah, you guys both can definetily go.  Pretty just matters on the money.  I've never seen any real tough competition unless it's an elite school, like usual.

Answer 2

Check with the administration at your community college, and the university you wish to transfer to. Most college and university programs maintain a relationship with other educational institutions in the "host" country. You take courses within that institution. For this reason, you must be currently enrolled in your US college, and must be maintaining satisfactory grades in your current classes. You apply a semester, sometimes even a year before you wish to transfer to the foreign study program.  I know that in some colleges, the semester or year is frequently in the junior year of a four-year program. I am not familiar with how this works with transfer students from community colleges.The requirements differ from one institution to another.

Obviously, you must have a US passport, and you must comply with Australian immigration law regarding student visas to live and study in that country. You must be accepted to the program within your university and the Australian university to qualify for a student visa. You must comply with their laws and restrictions. (any kind of a drug conviction, for example, would present serious problems with many countries in getting a visa.)

It is helpful if you wish to take courses in a parallel major field of study, or wish to study the culture of the country you want to visit, and you must comply with requirements to transfer the units to be applied to your home college. Of course, there would not be any language problem in Australia.

I am not sure of the situation of a married couple. Obviously, as the number of students accepted is limited, the spaces for married housing may be limited in  foreign college dorms. You obviously would both have to be registered in your  college, and would both have to apply. I don't remember if there were any married couples admitted from my university when I attended college; but that was some time ago, and things do change. Check with your community college for their advice.  

Here is some information from one website  I found (there are others) It will give you a general idea:

"Admission Requirements

Australian/NZ universities have varying admission requirements ranging from a minimum of 2.5 GPA upwards. Most require students to hold at least sophomore status at the home school but there is some flexibility with this, particularly where students show exemplary academic work.

Semester and Year Abroad programs are popular particularly among European and North American students who wish to undertake their studies and transfer credit back to their home schools. Australian and NZ education is internationally recognized because standards are high, degrees are widely accepted and universities are established and monitored by the relevant Government bodies. Studying at an Australian or NZ university will involve the student in lectures, tutorials, fieldwork where required, private study including the use of library and computing facilities. Lab work is required for some science based subjects. If you need to check out the listing of Australian/NZ universities  

Living as a student in Australia/NZ can be quite exciting. Australian/NZ universities have excellent facilities and services to cater to the needs of their incoming international students. Students also have the benefit of the International Office which provides an abundance of services to ensure that incoming international students are integrated into the campus community to truly experience the Australian campus life. Accommodation on and off Australian/NZ campuses is plentiful except for the larger cities which can sometimes experience a shortage of accommodation; careful planning and adequate advance notice will ensure that you will have good quality accommodation on arrival in Australia/NZ"

Good luck .