SAN MARCOS, Texas － Students at Texas State University believe study
abroad can be beneficial for students, but participating in them can be
challenging.
Some students
believe study abroad programs bring a lot of great opportunities to learn about
other cultures and gain knowledge outside the classroom.
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| Lauren Reese Photo By: Cruz Rojas |
Lauren Reese, a senior early education major says, "I think
you get a lot of outside-of-school knowledge about culture and different ways
that people live. I know some people that went to Spain, and they said that
they learned Spanish really well because they were immersed in the environment.
You can pick up things there that you can’t pick up in the classroom."
As appealing as this opportunity is, paying for it can be a
problem for some students, even discouraging.
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Ceven Johnson
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Ceven Johnson, a freshman psychology major, says she is
discouraged from studying abroad, “mainly because of money; I think the
experience would be cool, but because of my financial situation that doesn't
really seem possible."
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Ollen Howard
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Valles
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Ollen Howard, a
junior exercise and sports science major, follows up with, “As far as a study
abroad program, I know that they try to make it seem like its affordable and
just this easy process, but it’s not. I feel like it is something you got to
look more into.”
As you can see,
some students believe the cost to study abroad makes participating in these
opportunities nearly impossible. Furthermore, they agree that other actions
need to be taken to make the programs more accessible for students.
Ramiro De La Cruz
Photo By: Collin
Jones
Ramiro De La Cruz,
a freshman biology major, thinks, "It would be better if they could
include financial aid for students, such as myself, who do not have the resources
available to attend an expensive trip."
Besides money,
some students believe they are limited to the options they have to study abroad
through their major.
Bre Gilpin
Photo By: Mathew Masepohl
Bre Gilpin, a junior education major, says, “I
kind of wish there were more places you could go for study abroad. Education
majors only go to South America, but I want to go to Europe.”
Although there may be obstacles to study
abroad, it is still a great opportunity to explore new places, cultures, and
even yourself.
Leoness Aguilar
Photo By: Anahi Hernandez-Rico
Photo By: Anahi Hernandez-Rico
Leoness Aguilar, a
junior business administration major agrees, “I feel like it gives them an experience outside of just
what they're used to and their norms. It's an eye-opener whether it has to do
with business or whatever they're pursuing. It's a different culture and
experience."
For more
information about Texas State University study abroad programs visit http://www.studyabroad.txstate.edu.
It never hurts to look.
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