College in Europe 101

College in Europe 101

Thinking about getting your degree in Europe? This episode provides an essential overview of the key benefits, programs, application process, and more for studying at top European universities. Join Jenn as she outlines everything you need to know to kickstart your college search overseas. Learn how graduating from an accredited European institution can launch your…

Why Not to Study in Europe

Why Not to Study in Europe

Discover the Unspoken Realities: Why Not to Study in Europe Unveil the untold aspects of studying in Europe in our podcast, where we delve into the lesser-discussed dimensions of European education. Hosted by Jenn, this podcast offers an eye-opening exploration of the potential downsides and challenges that students might encounter while considering a European education….

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….

Fostering Student Independence

Fostering Student Independence

No doubt, being independent is one of the most important qualities needed if you plan to study in Europe. Navigating in a foreign country, on your own, demands a large degree of self-reliance and pliancy, and it’s important to appreciate that colleges in Europe do far less hand-holding when compared to those in the states. …

Ohio State to Deggendorf

Ohio State to Deggendorf

In this episode, Jenn talks with Chelsea Workman. Chelsea started studying Philosophy at Ohio State. Although she chose an ‘affordable’ public school, the tuition, at over $10k per year, soon put financial stress on my father and meant she needed to work in addition to studying. She began racking up debt. Eventually, she dropped out,…

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…

Is it Safe to Study Abroad?

Is it Safe to Study Abroad?

At some point in the conversation about college in Europe, the question of safety comes up. People usually ask whether it’s dangerous for students to live in Europe. In this episode, Jenn explores the ideas of fear and risk and whether the reward can outweigh the risk. She talks with Ansel Mullins, who has lived…

Affordable College in Estonia

Affordable College 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.

Create your Own College Rankings

Create your Own College Rankings

How useful are college rankings actually? What do they measure? Can you find great colleges in Europe without relying on rankings? How can you determine whether a school would be a good fit if it is not ranked? Jenn talks with Miwa Kitmura, Head of External Relations from  Vesalius College in Brussels to answer these questions and more…

Benefit #1-Affordable Tuition

Benefit #1-Affordable Tuition

This episode of the Beyond the States podcast focuses on tuition cost. Jenn presents information on the astronomical tuition in the US and related problems. She then demonstrates how tuition for the English-taught bachelor’s and master’s degree options in Europe allow an international student to pay less for her entire degree program-including travel costs- than…

Workplace of the Future

Workplace of the Future

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….

Executive Functioning Skills

Executive Functioning Skills

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…

Finding the Perfect Place for You

Finding the Perfect Place for You

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…

What is College for?

What is College for?

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,…