Studying overseas
4 Reasons to Consider Canadian Universities
Ever thought about attending a Canadian university? A growing number of Americans are considering earning a college degree from up North. Actually, it’s not as far north as you might think because most Canadian universities are near the US border. There are some hidden academic jewels in Canada, which explains why you might be interested […]
20Oct2010 | Lynn | 5 comments | ContinuedCoconuts and College
I knew I was in a foreign country today when I looked outside my hotel window and saw a billboard that contained this message: Be health conscience. Eat a coconut every day. I’m in Jamaica, where I’ll be the featured (and apparently heavily promoted) speaker at a first annual college conference in Kingston. What could […]
15Sep2010 | Lynn | 0 comments | ContinuedFunny Stories from Studying Abroad
I’m a big believer in students studying abroad for a semester in college. My daughter Caitlin is one of the rare students who studied overseas for an entire school year. If I’m remembering correctly, only 5% of college students who study overseas stay for a year. Caitlin studied at the University of Barcelona. I think […]
13May2010 | Lynn | 0 comments | Continued
European Universities vs. American Universities: We Win
European universities are nothing like American colleges and universities. That’s the conclusion that I drew during our family’s two-week vacation in Spain and France. We were visiting my daughter Caitlin, who has been attending the University of Barcelona for two semesters. During the vacation, I kept getting into conversations with Europeans about their universities. I […]
9Apr2010 | Lynn | 3 comments | Continued
College Visit: 31 Questions You Need to Ask
College visit. Yes, it’s that time of year when high school seniors and juniors are planning college visits during spring break. You can learn a lot during a college visit so you need to make the most of the opportunity. During a campus visit, here are 31 questions that you should ask: College Graduation Track […]
29Mar2010 | Lynn | 0 comments | Continued
2 Great Resources for Summer Programs for High School Students
Now’s the time to start thinking about summer programs for high school students. The number of summer school programs and camps for teens can be daunting, but there are two resources that can make the search manageable. Enrichment Alley On this site you’ll find a great database of summer programs for teenagers that you can […]
24Jan2010 | Lynn | 0 comments | ContinuedCollege Bowl Money Pits, Studying Abroad and More
It’s a relief to be sitting down to write this post. My husband, kids and I survived our annual holiday party. I cook for days, not including spending an entire Saturday making Christmas cookies, and by the time the party rolls around my back is screaming. Anyway, I survived the party for 65 people and […]
20Dec2009 | Lynn | 0 comments | Continued
Studying Abroad: What Parents Need to Know
My daughter Caitlin arrived home last night after studying abroad for the semester at the University of Barcelona. I am thrilled to have her home and I know it’s going to be very hard for me when she flies back to Spain at the end of January. As I discovered, a study abroad program can […]
16Dec2009 | Lynn | 0 comments | ContinuedExperiencing a Gap Year Before College
Today I’ve invited Kristin White, an author and independent college counselor, to share with us some surprising facts about a growing phenomenon: the gap year. Kristin wrote a new book on the subject that’s entitled, The Complete Guide to the Gap Year: The Best Things To Do Between High School and College. The gap year […]
3Nov2009 | Lynn | 0 comments | Continued
Generous Colleges for International Students
A high school counselor in Colombia asked me today how she could find American colleges that provide financial aid for international students who want to study in the United States. Actually, there are many schools that provide need-based aid to international students interested in American colleges and universities. Every year a member of the Overseas […]
7Oct2009 | Lynn | 13 comments | Continued
