Studing Abroad?

Question

What are the best countries to study abroad? I'm definately planning to, but I haven't decided where. I really want to hear what others are planning to do or think would be good.

Answer 1

Right now for my Junior year I am planning to go to Germany for a year! But if you need any ideas i would check out asf.org!

Answer 2

When are you going?  That makes a big difference.  If you go during high school it doesn't matter so much, you can just have fun and hang out, but if you go during college you probably should go somewhere that will help you out later on, either with some career skills or language skills.  

Personally, I'm partial to Latin America, but that's just me.  Really, anywhere is a great place to study abroad.

Answer 3

I went to England and had a great time!  They spoke English and I learned from some great professors.  Wherever you go you will have a BLAST!

Answer 4

I plan on going to japan. Awesome culture, nice people, and AMAZING food! Plus i think they have the most fun language to learn, even if it is a little difficult.

Answer 5

You should definitely plan on a country with a different language from your own! One of the primary benefits of an exchange year is language immersion! That second (or third) language will make you much more valuable to future employers!

Next, think of what cultures interest you? Are you of German ancestry and you want to know more? Go to Germany! Have you always been fascinated by Asia? Go to Japan or Korea!

Want go get to know South American countries? Pick Argentina or Brasil!

Answer 6

I went to the Netherlands (Holland) and lived in Maastricht.  Great central location (in the middle of europe).  The city has a couple universities and something like 200,000 people.  Many schools have a program that goes through Maastricht.

Just a couple hours on the train from:

Amsterdam

Brussels

Paris

Frankfurt

Cologne

The Hague