Jenn begins by touching down on the problems with the US higher education admissions processes and the increase in the number of US schools with extremely low acceptance rates. Maarten Dikhoff, an administrator from Groningen University, explains how different the admissions process is when students apply to schools in the Netherlands and Europe. The transparent
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Student Ambassador – Tatiana
Our Student Ambassador posts continue with Tatiana telling us about her life in Groningen. Tatiana is from Atlanta and is in her second year studying International Business at Hanze University of Applied Science. It’s almost tulip season in the Netherlands now, but this was recorded in the midst of the winter storm that hit much
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Playing Sports as a College Student in Europe
We sometimes get the question, “Will I miss out on sports by going to school in Europe?” The answer is, “No”, but the form may be different than what one expects. The sports scene in Europe is different than in the US, but it is still quite vibrant. Sports in Europe are structurally different than
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Podcast: Transparent Admissions Requirements (Encore)
Title Transparent Admissions Requirements (Encore) Episode Summary: It’s that time of year again… College admissions are on the minds of many students who have attempted to get into their choice schools across the US; it can be a deeply confusing and stressful time for many. Jenn begins the episode this week by sharing a disturbing,
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“How Can I Transfer to a University in Europe?”
I’ve been getting a lot of emails from college students in the US these days. Whether it’s due to the political climate in the US, frustration with how their universities (or fellow students) handled the pandemic, or seeing ROI issues around US higher education first hand, these students are seeking alternatives. Some have a year
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Master's
Choices in Sustainability, Water, and Climate Change
Recently, disturbing images have been seared into the collective consciousness from the wildfires raging across the western United States. At the same time, there are wildfires burning in the Brazil, too. In January 2020, wildfires devastated large parts of the Australian countryside. In the United States, there is some debate over issues of climate change
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GI Bill: Can It Be Used for College in Europe?
Josh is a former US Marine from Florida who now studies International Relations at the University of Warsaw in Poland. His first international exposure came during his years of overseas duty. His posting to the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group really increased his interest in higher education and stoked a desire for continued international experiences. He
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Internationalization: Who Benefits?
One of the ongoing tasks at Beyond the States is responding to comments on our various social channels and ads. It’s always interesting to interact with people who have been moved enough by our messages to share a comment. We received this message on an ad that shows a map of Europe the other day: