Will the end result of your top US college choice be worth it? According to my reading, the answer is no. Let’s talk about the quality of the learning experience that undergraduates receive on campus.

Interested in learning why so many Americans are excited about getting their master’s degree in Europe?

If you’re considering studying in Europe as an American student, you may have heard a few myths about the experience. While studying abroad can be an exciting and rewarding opportunity, it’s important to separate fact from fiction in order to make an informed decision. Here are five common myths about studying in Europe, and the truth behind them:

I talked to hiring managers in the fields of banking, technology, and bio-technology and heard similar things. They said that, as long as the school is accredited, the country in which the degree was acquired does not matter in the least.

We made it a priority to travel internationally from the time they were young, even when it meant long flights with cranky kids or making financial sacrifices. As they are older now, we see them developing the qualities associated with global citizenship.

The American dream is uniquely expensive when it comes to attending college, and stressful enough to prematurely age even the most optimistic applicant. But there’s hope.

Europe has amazing college options for American students, offering English-taught programs costing far less than you’d expect.

Though these qualities are all distinct, the combination of these traits is a crucial component for success as an international student in Europe.

I recognize that most Americans are not exposed to cultural diversity on a regular basis. How can those students develop the traits needed for success abroad?

When I started to document the colleges in Europe with English-taught degree programs, I realized that there were many terms and concepts I needed to understand before I could delve in too deeply.

One thing that sets bachelor’s programs in Europe apart from those in the US is that most programs in Europe have at least one semester set aside for an internship.

I often get questions from parents about whether it is safe to send their kids to college in Europe. Granted, this question usually comes from parents who probably won’t send their kids overseas anyway, but safety is certainly something that is on most of our minds these days.

The face of homeschool has changed a lot over the years. Learn how to deal with some of the obstacles you may face as a homeschooler and prepare your kids for college in Europe.

Why is there is not a greater emphasis on solving world issues? Is it because, as a country, we are geographically separated from much of the world, limiting our exposure?

I talk conceptually about the differences between academic life in the US and in Europe quite a bit. It can be difficult to wrap our brains around though. I thought it might be helpful to tell you a bit about what academic life looks like for my son, Sam, and other students in the International Studies program at Leiden University.

Are international students somehow taking advantage of European taxpayers by going to college in Europe?

Like many parents, I found myself worrying about college as my oldest prepare to begin high school.