Beyond the States
  • About
    • BTS In The News
    • Our Team
    • Testimonials
    • Sign Up for Our Newsletter
    • Contact
    • Login
    • Privacy Policy
  • Services
  • Why Go Abroad?
    • College in Europe: Nine Reasons You Need to Evaluate This Option
    • Grad School
    • Map
    • Q & A
    • Stories
      • College in The Netherlands: Michael from Virginia
      • Alexander in Norway
      • Chelsea in Germany
    • Timeline to College in Europe
  • Blog
  • Book
  • Podcast
    • Podcast: 529 Plans and the Ins & Outs of Financial Aid
    • Podcast: What’s My Major?
    • Podcast: Why Not to Go to College in Europe
    • Podcast: Study Abroad and Erasmus
    • Podcast: Fostering Student Independence
    • Podcast: Parent’s Guide to College in Europe
    • Applied Learning and Fun in The Hague
    • Experience Day at a College in Europe
    • Podcast: Myth of American Exceptionalism
    • Podcast: Is it Safe to Study Abroad?
    • Affordable College in Estonia
    • Podcast: College in Europe: What You Need to Know
    • Podcast: Create Your Own Rankings
    • Podcast: Affordable Tuition
    • Podcast: Transparent Admissions Requirements
    • Podcast: Why Pursue Higher Education in Europe?
  • Grad School

Podcast: Why Not to Go to College in Europe

Podcast

|
by Tom Viemont | February 18, 2018March 15, 2020

Beyond the States Podcast Show Notes

college in europe

Title

Why Not to Go to College in Europe

Episode Summary

After reading a blog post from a college counselor that declared that the US post secondary education system was globally superior, Jenn felt compelled to respond. Here are her answers to the naysayers.

Resources

Beyond the States Blog Link

What’s Your Threshold blog

Malcolm Gladwell Podcast

Employers Hire Interns

Harvard Business Review Study

Employability Blog

Best Fit List

Share
Pin
Tweet
Email
Comment

Posts navigation

Previous Post
Next Post
Testimonials
Bio

Jenn Viemont loves traveling and has made it her priority to expose her kids to other countries and cultures. She loves to get a deeper feel for the cities she visits by eating, shopping, and residing in areas populated by locals. She lives in Chapel Hill with her husband, her teenager daughter, Ellie, and dog. Her son, Sam, is attending Leiden University in The Hague.

Categories
  • About Beyond the States
  • Admissions
  • Affordable
  • Basics
  • Firsthand
  • Firsthand Account of School Visits
  • Food
  • Funding
  • General
  • Germany
  • Homeschool
  • Italy
  • Master's
  • Netherlands
  • Podcast
  • Post College
  • Preparing to Go
  • Program Choices
  • Quality
  • Safety
  • School Specific
  • Spain
  • Student Life
  • Study Abroad
  • Travel
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter

Earn your degree while seeing the world.

beyondthestates
I know there are a ton of questions about the effe I know there are a ton of questions about the effect the travel ban has on students. Find out what we do know in our latest post. https://beyondthestates.com/travel-ban-affect-students/ Beyond the States helps students find information about the affordable English-taught bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in Europe. Follow the link in our bio or check out our podcast on iTunes (search Beyond the States) to find out how you can get your degree while you see the world! 📸: @ylli
If you’ve just started considering whether or no If you’ve just started considering whether or not to explore college in Europe, you likely have TONS of questions! We’ve set up a series of brief videos to help with the most common issues. Check it out here! https://www.members.beyondthestates.com/faq-2/ Beyond the States helps students find information about the affordable English-taught bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in Europe. Follow the link in our bio or check out our podcast on iTunes (search Beyond the States) to find out how you can get your degree while you see the world!
Even before the travel ban, lots of students-inclu Even before the travel ban, lots of students-including many of our members-chose their European university without visiting first.  Not only is it not feasible for many families, but touring schools isn’t as much of a thing as it is in the US.  Schools generally have open days a few times a year and also hold virtual events. Due to the state of the world, many European universities have increased their online resources for prospective students, allowing you to customize the experience. Check out this one from Maastricht as an example for all the information you can find online: https://vod.maastrichtuniversity.nl ***I feel like I need to include in every post that mentions the travel ban, that it doesn’t apply to students since the ban based on country of residence and students have a residence permit. Also of note, the ban is not a permanent rule and will be changed as Covid rates do.*** Beyond the States helps students find information about the affordable English-taught bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in Europe. Follow the link in our bio or check out our podcast on iTunes (search Beyond the States) to find out how you can get your degree while you see the world! 📸: @maastrichtuniversity
Ellie is entering her junior year so we are planni Ellie is entering her junior year so we are planning to visit a number of schools this year, once borders reopen.  One of the schools she is looking at is in Finland and I’m eager to get back there! Fun fact about Finland-until a few years ago they offered free tuition to international students. When this changed, a rule was put in place requiring that scholarships are offered to international students.  Mis of these offer incredible savings.  One offers all international students 70% off tuition, so the 1st year tuition is 1500 euros.  In the following years, students get 50% off tuition so long as they pass a set number of courses the previous year! Another school offers 50% off the first year to all tuition paying students and then 25-50% in subsequent years, depending on GPA and credits achieved.  In addition to these, which are available to all international students, there are often merit based options which sometimes cover tuition AND living expenses. With 94 English-taught bachelor’s degree programs with FULL tuition (before scholarships) ranging from 4000-13500 euros per year, it’s an option worth exploring Beyond the States helps students find information about the affordable English-taught bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in Europe. Follow the link in our bio or check out our podcast on iTunes (search Beyond the States) to find out how you can get your degree while you see the world!!📸: @joonaslinkola
I know a lot of you woke up to the article in the I know a lot of you woke up to the article in the NY Times about the possibility of a European travel ban applied to Americans. Few things to note: this does not apply to students who are admitted to European universities as they are visa holders, not tourists. Most countries are still processing and approving student visas. I actually only say "most" because there very well may be a few that aren't, but I haven't heard of any as of yet. The other thing to note is that this is not permanent and should not affect those considering European universities for fall of 2021 and beyond. Might it affect scouting trips planned for 2020? Yes. That's where the Beyond the States community-and myself- can help. Many members have students already in Europe and share information and resources in our member facebook group. Further, since I am now living in Portugal, I can be your boots on the ground as I visit schools this year. 📸: @cbezerraphotos
Since we avoided the US admissions process entirel Since we avoided the US admissions process entirely, articles like this blow my mind!  One advisor suggests that “use their time to broaden their college list beyond the narrow set of eight to 10 schools at a similar level that students typically settle on.” BEYOND 8-10 SCHOOLS?!?!? Let me tell you how many schools you need to apply to if you are applying in Europe. Two. Sometimes one. Occasionally three (though I’m struggling to think of a time I recommended that many). The requirements are transparent so you often know what the admissions decision will be when you apply.  This is the perfect time to explore the options, given that “the college search process, challenging even under normal circumstances, looks more daunting than ever to today’s high school juniors”. We’re here to help! https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/03/well/family/college-search-class-of-2021-coronavirus.html Beyond the States helps students find information about the affordable English-taught bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in Europe. Follow the link in our bio or check out our podcast on iTunes (search Beyond the States) to find out how you can get your degree while you see the world! 📸: @jamalfi_biocosmetics
Load More... Follow on Instagram
Latest Posts
  • How Does the Travel Ban Affect Students?
  • No Limits
  • Hindsight
  • Sam’s Change of Plans
  • Looking Ahead and Planning Accordingly
About

You’ve decided to go to college overseas. Or maybe you’re just checking out your options. Either way, you need a trusted advisor to help you understand how to get from here to there. That’s where Beyond the States comes in. We help students and parents find the right college for them outside the US.

Curious about the possibilities? 

Take our quiz and learn about a specific university that meets your own qualifications, interests and budget.

 

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • RSS
  • Twitter

© 2020 Beyond the States. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy

Popup Button