Posted on 09/14/2022 9:23:47 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
Cal State Fullerton junior Kristen Wilcox has some simple advice for fellow Titans who are considering a study abroad program as part of their college education path.
“If the idea or thought of it scares you a little, it means you’re supposed to go,” Wilcox said.
Wilcox recently returned from Ghana, where she spent the last academic year immersing herself in West African culture, all while earning credits toward her bachelor’s degree in journalism.
Wilcox admitted there are many assumed barriers when it comes to the costs associated with studying abroad. But once she learned more about the opportunities available to her, the more she believed her vision of global travel paired with education could become a reality.
“What really made it possible – and I wish everybody knew this – financial aid covers study abroad,” Wilcox said.
For those students who choose to participate in a CSU or CSUF study abroad program, the tuition costs are the same as if they were attending classes at the campus. Additionally, students who receive financial aid can apply those funds toward the program costs.
Wilcox came into her SAGE journey with two objectives — to study outside of the U.S. and build her journalism career, all with the future goal of working for Al Jazeera. Coming out of it, she feels she gained much more.
“I would say my eyes fully became open … with priorities, morals and values,” Wilcox said. “It reinforced the kind of person I want to be and the things that I want to care about. It gave me a lot more options on how I want to live life.”
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I’d like to spend a couple of years studying beer in Germany at joe’s expense. Is there an age limit?
A standup comedian was recently asked if he went to college and what he majored in. He said he had gone to college and majored in history. He went on to say he ended up doing standup because he was startled to learn that all the history factories had closed.
Looks like we have another standup on the way...
“...all while earning credits toward her bachelor’s degree in journalism....”
Given what I see from today’s journalists, just taking a bodacious Obama on the street qualifies as a credit towards journalism.
A more sorry class of idiots existeth not.
There is no reason to provide financial aid to students wishing to participate in this program.
Regards,
When I studied abroad,
my major was studyimg a broad.
Well played sir!
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