Study abroad is often seen as a privileged and costly opportunity that may not be accessible to all students but don't let these study abroad myths discourage you!
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Study abroad is too expensive
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This is the biggest challenge that many students face when interested in studying abroad but there are many scholarship, grant, and financial aid opportunities available! Check out ways to financially prepare here
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You can't study abroad with your major
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There are many study abroad opportunities for many majors! Learn more about which programs may fit into your major or fulfill other credit requirements.
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Studying abroad is a vacation
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Studying abroad is what you make of it but having a balance between academics and having fun is important.
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Making friends will be difficult while studying abroad
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Meeting new people in a new place can be nerve wracking for some but many others may feel the same way. Learn more about how you can approach making friends while studying abroad.
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You'll miss out on everything back home
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Life will continue while your abroad but having ways to communicate with friends and family helps to ease your worries! Now there are many ways to keep in touch while abroad - Whatsapp, Instagram, or FaceTime. Learn about other creative ways to share your study abroad experience back home.
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Employers won't care that I studied abroad
Learn more about other study abroad myths that don't have to keep you from pursuing it!