What is the difference between study abroad and study away?
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Not sure if your program is Study Abroad or Study Away? Follow the flowchart below to find out. View the full policy here. Search our frequently asked questions (FAQs) What is the difference between an exchange program and a study abroad program?The main difference between an exchange program and a study abroad program is that exchange students do not pay tuition fees to the exchange institution, whereas study abroad students pay tuition fees to the host university. If you are a current student of the University of Adelaide and participate in an exchange program, you remain enrolled at the University of Adelaide for the duration of the exchange, and standard University of Adelaide tuition fees apply. Study abroad students do not enrol at the University of Adelaide for the duration of their time overseas and therefore do not accrue HECS or tuition fees at the University of Adelaide. Instead, you will pay tuition fees directly to the host institution as a full-fee paying international student. Information about the cost of studying abroad is normally available on the host university's website. Study Overseas helps students organise exchange programs for current students, however does not help arrange study abroad experiences. Students wishing to study abroad are nonetheless required to register through SMART to ensure faculty approval and insurance requirements are met. If you are receiving Centrelink payments and plan to travel overseas as a study abroad student, you should contact Centrelink directly to see if you will be eligible to continue receiving payments (you may not be officially enrolled at the University of Adelaide for the duration of your overseas study). Was this answer helpful?Citation metadataDocument controlsMain contentArticle Preview : Increasingly, colleges and universities have made study abroad--or, as some are calling it, education abroad--an important component of their students' educational experience. They argue (and we agree) that study abroad provides students with a global perspective, and thus better prepares them for living and leading in our globally interdependent society. As Chickering and Braskamp have argued, developing and internalizing a global perspective is an essential part of a holistic development paradigm-well grounded in sound student development theory (2009). Since this generation and future generations of students are and will be increasingly interacting with a larger, more globalized community, they need to become ever more competent in understanding, talking with, relating to, and working with persons who differ from them politically, socioeconomically, and religiously. Might a domestic program, designed to meet these same educational learning and developmental objectives, influence students to think, reflect upon themselves, and interact with others, and thereby generate outcomes similar to those of a study abroad program? We would argue, yes. While study abroad is an important educational experience that can foster the development of these desired learning outcomes and developmental skills, mindsets, and behaviors, so too are domestically based off-campus study programs. Thus, we introduce "study away" as a concept and educational strategy that integrates study abroad programs with domestic programs. Diverse cultures within a local, regional, or national community should be recognized for providing learning opportunities and experiences that can also be transformative. According to the IES Abroad Web site Alumni Career Resources section, an international experience is important because "It shows your versatility, your ability to adapt to change, global work experience (if applicable), cultural sensitivity, and also highlights the increased confidence and global awareness you likely gained as a result of living and learning abroad." In other words, study abroad fosters the same general learning skills, self-identity formation, and interactions with others we hope all students have acquired by the time of graduation. We do not assume college graduates who work in the international arena work in the country of their study abroad experience, and many graduates who studied overseas often take positions in the United States. However, they still interact daily with a diverse workforce. Today, even in many rural locations, the United States has become so richly diverse that one does not need to travel more than a few blocks from a campus to have a cross-cultural experience, hear other languages spoken, meet people from different cultural traditions, and discover religious practices different from one's own. The U.S. population is no longer majority and historic minorities, but inclusive of large immigrant populations. Even what constitutes a majority is shifting by state and region. We are a global nation. STUDY AWAY If a common goal of diversity and multicultural programs and internationalization programs is to assist students to live effectively with difference, why do we assume only an international program experience can do this? If there are critical skills we want students to acquire and engage in, does it matter whether these... Get Full Access Gale offers a variety of resources for education, lifelong learning, and academic research. Log in through your library to get access to full content and features! Access through your library Copyright: COPYRIGHT 2009 Association of American Colleges and Universities Source CitationGale Document Number: GALE|A214547676 Which one is better study abroad or study at home?Both studying abroad and locally will allow you to meet and become acquainted with new people. The difference is, studying abroad will bring you acquaintances from various countries and perspectives, which will unquestionably widen and improve your opportunities for career connections and success.
What are three types of study abroad?Types of Study Abroad Programs. Faculty-Led. A faculty-led program is usually 2-6 weeks long, but some may last an entire quarter or summer. ... . GEO Centers. A GEO center program has dedicated on-site staff. ... . Language Learning. ... . Exchange Programs. ... . Research. ... . Internships. ... . Service-Learning. ... . Third-party Sponsored Programs.. What is the meaning of study abroad?"Study Abroad" is defined as any of a number of arrangements by which Purdue students complete part of their degree program through educational activities outside the United States.
Why is it better to study in your home country than study abroad?Benefits of studying at home
First of all, you do not have to plan a temporary stay abroad and learn another language. So you can fully focus on your studies instead of learning vocabulary. Besides, you are familiar with the culture. Often a 'cultural shock' comes along with studying in a foreign country.
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