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Study Abroad and Erasmus

Study Abroad and Erasmus

Jenn talks about the prospect of studying abroad in another country when you’re already studying abroad as an international student. She interviews João Pinto from the Erasmus Student Network. Interesting fact: students who study abroad are 3x more likely to vote! Podcast Transcript Intro: You’re listening to the Beyond the States podcast with Jenn Viemont….

How to Prepare Your Children for College in Europe

How to Prepare Your Children for College in Europe

Parents are often concerned that students will struggle when faced with the new environment of college. In this episode, Jenn focuses on the importance of building independence in your student. She also talks about how she’s building these skills in her own children. Podcast Transcript – Intro: You’re listening to the Beyond the States podcast with…

What You Need to Know About College in Europe

What You Need to Know About College in Europe

Jenn covers the basic concepts about going to college in Europe. She explains the different types of higher education institutions in Europe, the types of degree programs, along with housing and student life. Podcast Transcript – Intro: You’re listening to the Beyond the States podcast with Jenn Viemont. Did you know that you can go…

Study Abroad and the Erasmus Program in Europe

Study Abroad and the Erasmus Program in Europe

Jenn talks about the prospect of studying abroad in another country when you’re already studying abroad as an international student. She interviews João Pinto from the Erasmus Student Network. Interesting fact: students who study abroad are 3x more likely to vote! Podcast Transcript – Intro: You’re listening to the Beyond the States podcast with Jenn…

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,…

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,…

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….

Does America Have a Top Tier Educational System?

Does America Have a Top Tier Educational System?

There are some incredible university choices all around the world, including in the US. However, there is a widespread belief that the US higher education system is the best in the world. Jenn summarizes specific studies that debunk this belief. Later in the episode, Jenn and her guest discuss other aspects of studying and students’…

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…

Research vs Applied Sciences, What’s the Difference?

Research vs Applied Sciences, What’s the Difference?

What are the differences between study programs at Research Universities and those at Universities of Applied Sciences? Which one prepares a student for a Master’s Degree Program and which for employment? Should we care about academy snobbery? How can you choose the best possible university for our own circumstances, and what can you expect after…