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Explore Study Abroad
Is your student interested in overseas study? The options are as varied as
the countries and cultures that host international students, from studying international business in Shanghai or art history in Florence to Spanish immersion in Buenos Aires and urban planning in Amsterdam.
Many summer sessions include short-term options such as 4-week programs that can be combined or incorporated into other summer plans (like working). Advise your student to begin with a visit to the study abroad ofice on campus, and hop online to search the many organizations that facilitate overseas educational opportunities.
Enroll in summer school
Summer is an ideal time to get a course requirement or two out of the way without the demands and distractions of a regular term. If students will spend the summer where their school is located, an obvious option is to register through their own college or university. If your student’s school is in another state and they’re
set on coming home for the summer,
they might consider enrolling at a local community college or public university for a summer class. Just make sure they check with their home university to ensure the credit will transfer before signing up. Especially if your student has transferred, changed majors or otherwise slowed progress on a 4-year degree, summer school is a way to catch up.
College summers offer opportunities for discovery and experience not available during the regular academic year. Maybe your student wants to start a business, or volunteer for a cause close to their heart. Now is the perfect time to check in with them about summer goals and dreams.
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