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Benefit #1-Affordable Tuition

Benefit #1-Affordable Tuition

This episode of the Beyond the States podcast focuses on tuition cost. Jenn presents information on the astronomical tuition in the US and related problems. She then demonstrates how tuition for the English-taught bachelor’s and master’s degree options in Europe allow an international student to pay less for her entire degree program-including travel costs- than…

The Parent’s Guide to College in Europe

The Parent’s Guide to College in Europe

In this episode, Jenn talks about threshold model of collective behavior first introduced to us in Malcolm Gladwell’s amazing podcast, Revisionist History. This theory describes how some people within a group are more comfortable than others when acting against group norms. If you’re at all interested in college in Europe, I encourage you to listen to…

Is Tuition Cheap in European Colleges?

Is Tuition Cheap in European Colleges?

This episode of the Beyond the States podcast focuses on tuition cost. Jenn presents information on the astronomical tuition in the US and related problems. She then demonstrates how tuition for the English-taught bachelor’s and master’s degree options in Europe allow an international student to pay less for her entire degree program-including travel costs- than one year…

Why You Should Pursue College in Europe

Why You Should Pursue College in Europe

Are you considering studying in Europe for your college degree? If so, you’re in for a treat! European universities offer affordable tuition, transparent admissions processes, and life-changing outcomes. Plus, you don’t necessarily need to know another language to take advantage of these opportunities. In this podcast episode, Jenn Viemont shares her personal experience with college…

How to Overcome Executive Functioning Struggles

How to Overcome Executive Functioning Struggles

Jenn’s son, Sam has been struggling with implementing and sticking with organizational systems since his 5th grade. Even though the question of whether Sam suffers from ADHD remains unsolved, one is for sure, he lacks Executive Functioning skills. Therefore, in today’s episode, Jenn is joined with Jenna Prada, the creator, and director of Private Prep’s…

Why ‘Best Colleges’ Doesn’t Mean Anything

Why ‘Best Colleges’ Doesn’t Mean Anything

Why are certain places a perfect choice for some people but a mistake for others? Generally speaking, something doesn’t have to be “better than” or “worst than”, it can just be defined as different. Moreover, something is very rarely universally “better than” or “worse than”, rather, it is a matter of the specific person’s preferences. Whether we are talking…

Should I go to college in Europe? We’ll help you answer this.

Should I go to college in Europe? We’ll help you answer this.

Why is it important to gain insight into what college is for you as an individual? What happens if you don’t have that awareness? Moreover, what questions should you ask yourself to get that clear idea? Jenn dives into these questions to start the episode off. Later in the episode, Jenn talks to William Deresiewicz, a…

Master’s Degrees in Europe for International Students

Master’s Degrees in Europe for International Students

For our final episode of the season, Jenn dives into a discussion on the rewards of pursuing a Master’s degree in Europe. Her conversation partner this week is Sean Dempsey, a past BTS member and recent graduate of the highly-ranked KU Leuven, in Belgium. It was his study abroad semester in Spain, as an undergraduate,…