By: Matthew Masepohl
SAN MARCOS, Texas – Students at Texas State University
believe that there are pros and cons when it comes to study abroad programs.
Students believe the programs are beneficial, but come with a cost.
Many students said that study abroad programs are great
opportunities to learn about different cultures and gain perspective.
“I don’t think there can be a downside,” said Kelsey
Stepney, senior education major. “It’s all beneficial because you can take
another culture and bring it to your own classroom, and that widens the
children’s perspective.”
Kelsey Stepney, photo by: Matthew Masepohl
Kaylee Ware, a public relations major, agrees with Stepney.
"Traveling is important and fun, and you learn a lot
from other cultures."
Kaylee Ware, photo by: Hannah Emmert
Many students believe that there are downsides to study
abroad programs as well.
“If it was the cost of tuition here, I would do it,” said
Justin LeFrance, a computer science major. “Anything more than that it is not
worth it.”
Justin LeFrance, photo by: Ruben Garza
Alex Plunkett, an exercise and sports science major, also
agrees.
“Study abroad is pretty expensive.”
Alex Plunkett, photo by: Kathleen Beverick
Giulia Gasponi, a finance major, believes that the high
costs of study abroad programs can lead to other anxieties for some students.
“A lot of students have obligations, such as rent,” said
Gasponi. “Even if they have to pay
for this program, they need to find a way to pay for rent for the months that
they are gone. They also may experience emotional trauma from being so far away
from home."
Giulia Gasponi, photo by: Justus Stafford
Other than cost, one student’s dissatisfaction with study
abroad programs included feeling limited to where she could travel.
“I kind of wish there were more places you could go for
study abroad,” said Bre Gilpin, an education major. “Education majors only go
to South America, but I want to go to Europe.”
Bre Gilpin, photo by: Matthew Masepohl
If any student wishes to learn more about study abroad
programs, they can contact the Study Abroad Office.
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