Timeline to College in Europe | 10th Graders
I’m in 10th Grade…What should I do now to learn about and plan for college in Europe?
Timeline to College in Europe | 11th Graders
I’m in 11th Grade…What should I do now to learn about and plan for college in Europe?
Timeline to College in Europe | 12th Graders
I’m in 12th Grade…What should I do now to learn about and plan for college in Europe?
Timeline to College in Europe | 9th Graders
I’m in 9th Grade…What should I do now to learn about and plan for college in Europe?
Timeline to College in Europe | Getting a Master’s Degree
GETTING A MASTER’S DEGREE IN EUROPE…Where do I start?
What I Learned About College in the Baltic Countries
A trip that helped me realize that there are some important questions students should look into when exploring a particular school or program in Baltic countries.
Ups and Downs of Expat Life, a Real Perspective from a Parent
I have to tell you-living abroad can be hard! I’m sometimes reluctant to talk about the struggles, for fear that it implies that we regret moving abroad (which we don’t).
What is Academic Life in Europe Really Like?
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.
What It’s Like to Have Your Children Attend College in Europe
I don’t know about you, but when I went to college, we tied all sorts of stuff to the roof of our car and my parents helped me move in to the dorms.
What is “Winning” in College Admissions?
Certainly, the cost savings elements of college in Europe appeals to all of us first, but it’s there’s much more to it than that.
Who Really Benefits from Studying in Europe?
Are international students somehow taking advantage of European taxpayers by going to college in Europe?
Visiting Utrecht, Netherlands: How it Changed My Mind about College in the US
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?
Life in Brussels, Belgium as an American Student
Brussels was not my favorite city in Europe. But recently, I spent some time with friends to find out their opinions on student life in Brussels. See why I changed my mind.
Moving from California to France: Toulouse Business School
“Before university, in California I worked full time and didn’t want to jump into the rest of my life too soon, so I decided to once again enroll in school but this time overseas.”
My Personal Travel Experiences as a Student in Europe
This week’s post is written by one of our student ambassadors. Sam (yes, that Sam…) is from North Carolina is a student at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Review: Nova School of Business and Economics in Portugal
Portugal has done a great job at positioning itself as a wonderful place for expats and has created several initiatives to lure people to move to the country. So, it is surprising that this isn’t done at the higher education level yet.
Save $1000’s on a STEM Degree by Going to College in Europe
Of the 3,443 bachelor’s degree programs in the Beyond the States database, 33% are in STEM fields. In our master’s database, 38% of the programs are STEM.
How to Avoid Senioritis Like the Plague
As a high school senior, you’re probably counting down the days until graduation and looking forward to the next stage of your life. But for many students, the final months of senior year can be a challenging time.
Should You Move Abroad?
The most significant things I’ve learned through this experience are more around how I want to approach life than anything else.
The Power Behind Problem-Based Learning in Europe
Part of the PBL process teaches students to debate their differences of opinion in respectful and elicit meaningful discussion. If only every college aged student could learn those skills!
The Maastricht Science Program in the Netherlands
I will delve into its offered subjects/directions, its unique student-chosen curriculum, and lastly, how its academic year is laid out.