Study Abroad For Dummies
ISBN: 978-0-7645-5457-5
Paperback
360 pages
October 2003
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Introduction.

Part I: Study Abroad Basics.

Chapter 1: All Abroad! Getting the Lowdown on Studying Abroad.

Chapter 2: Timing Is Everything: Knowing When to Go.

Chapter 3: Ready, Set, Plan!

Chapter 4: Thinking Ahead: Prerequisites for Studying Abroad.

Part II: Finding a Program That Is Right for You.

Chapter 5: Hitting the Library: Researching Program Options.

Chapter 6: Beware: Hazards in Transferring Credit.

Chapter 7: Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief: Considering Special Areas of Study.

Chapter 8: Daring to Be Different: The British University System.

Part III: Applying to Schools and Programs Abroad.

Chapter 9: Submitting Applications.

Chapter 10: What Will It Cost and How Will I Pay for It?

Chapter 11: I’ve Been Accepted! Now What?

Part IV: Leaving Home and Going Abroad.

Chapter 12: Getting Ready to Go.

Chapter 13: All the Right Stuff: Taking What You Need.

Chapter 14: Settling In and Enjoying Your New Home.

Chapter 15: Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road and Other Cultural Differences.

Chapter 16: Money Makes the World Go ’Round.

Chapter 17: Staying Safe Abroad.

Chapter 18: An Apple a Day: Staying Healthy While You’re Away.

Part V: Returning Home.

Chapter 19: All Good Things Must End: Getting Ready to Go Home.

Chapter 20: Bracing Yourself for Re-entry Shock.

Chapter 21: Going Abroad Again!

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 22: Ten Unique Study Abroad Programs.

Chapter 23: Ten Fun Adventures.

Chapter 24: Ten Considerations for Nontraditional Destinations.

Chapter 25: Ten Reasons to Do Grad School Abroad.

Index.