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American Exceptionalism Myth

American Exceptionalism Myth

In the US, the conventional wisdom tells us that the US academic experience is superior, but is that really the reality or is that the story we are told. In this episode, Jenn talks with Samantha Savage. Samantha received her undergraduate degree in International Studies from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She received…

How to Get Financial Aid for College in Europe

How to Get Financial Aid for College in Europe

Jenn talks with Mark Kantrowitz, a leading expert on financing a student’s college education. Mark is currently Publisher of Private Student Loans, a web site that provides students with smart borrowing tips about private student loans. Mark has served previously as publisher of the Cappex.com, Edvisors, Fastweb and FinAid web sites. He has previously been employed…

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…

What is the Social Life Like for Students in Europe?

What is the Social Life Like for Students in Europe?

In this episode, Jenn looks are two questions: What is the social life like for international students? And what is a University of Applied Sciences? Universities of Applied Sciences focus on getting students ready to enter the workforce as opposed to the purely theoretical approach one would find at a research university. In some countries,…

Affordable, English-Taught Degrees in Estonia

Affordable, English-Taught Degrees in Estonia

In this episode, Jenn interviews Crystal LaGrone about her experience attending the Master’s program in e-Governance Technologies at Tallinn University of Technology in Tallinn, Estonia. Crystal’s tuition and living expenses were quite reasonable, especially since this program was exactly what she wanted to study. Podcast Transcript – Intro: You’re listening to the Beyond the States…

American vs European College Admissions

American vs European College Admissions

Affordable Tuition and Quality Education One major benefit of studying in Europe is the affordable tuition rates. Many European universities offer programs taught in English for less than one year of tuition at many American schools. In addition to the lower cost, European universities are also highly ranked and offer a high-quality education. For example,…

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…

The Workplace of the Future Demands These Soft Skills

The Workplace of the Future Demands These Soft Skills

This week’s episode certainly aligns with a common theme this season addressed by many of our guests, and that is the critical importance of cultivating “soft skills” in the up-and-coming workforce. These skills, like assertiveness, resilience, self-direction, empathy, cooperation, diversity awareness, and adaptability are simply not versed (even discouraged) in traditional education in the US….

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…