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Podcast: Why Not to Go to College in Europe

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by Tom Viemont | February 18, 2018October 14, 2020

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Why Not to Go to College in Europe

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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.

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Jenn founded Beyond the States in 2015 due to frustrations encountered when exploring European higher education options for her own teens. Jenn now lives in Lisbon, Portugal with her husband and teenage daughter. Her son is attending Erasmus University Rotterdam, in the Netherlands.

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Member Monday! One of the questions on the Best Fi Member Monday! One of the questions on the Best Fit form asks students why they are considering college in Europe. I love reading these responses and thought you might enjoy learning about the reasons students are excited by the prospect of getting their degree from a European university. 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!
Yes, you do have to have an idea of your academic Yes, you do have to have an idea of your academic interests when you apply to universities in Europe, but that does not mean that you have to confine yourself to just one area of study or decide on your career at the age of 18! Our most recent post explores the interesting multidisciplinary options in Europe. https://beyondthestates.com/why-you-shouldnt-be-worried-about-knowing-your-area-of-study/ 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! 📸: @henry_do
Member Monday! One of the questions on the Best Fi Member Monday! One of the questions on the Best Fit form asks students why they are considering college in Europe. I love reading these responses and thought you might enjoy learning about the reasons students are excited by the prospect of getting their degree from a European university. 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!
Our latest post discussed how pre-master programs Our latest post discussed how pre-master programs can help prospective students change career paths or study an area different than what they majored in as an undergrad. https://beyondthestates.com/pre-master 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! 📸: @takemyhearteverywhere
The idea of non-selective admissions processes bei The idea of non-selective admissions processes being used-even at universities in the top 100 global rankings-can be hard for those of us accustomed to the American process to understand. In Europe selectivity is not correlated with prestige or quality.  In this podcast, an administrator from the University of Groningen explains this process (and the reasoning behind it) in more depth. https://beyondthestates.com/transparent-admissions-requirements/ 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! 📸: @bodiekreith
I recently read about how demonstrated interest ma I recently read about how demonstrated interest matters when applying to universities in the US. In fact, one in five admissions counselors gave it even more weight than teacher recommendation and class rank. This is yet another example of why I am so glad that we are able to opt out of the US admissions game.  The European process is much more transparent-so much so that in many places you pretty much know whether or not you will get in when you apply! Our latest blog discusses how our daughter, Ellie, is preparing for European admissions. 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! https://beyondthestates.com/ellies-prep-for-european-admissions/
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