Getting a Degree Abroad: 10 Things To Know Before You Enroll - Wolters World
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Date: 2022-02-04
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Eric
Mark, thanks for uploading this video! I'm a 34yr old US Veteran starting my SR. year for my BA in History (minor in Classics, minor in Art History, Certificate in Western Civ. with a 3. 6GPA. I LOVE ROMAN HISTORY, and so I have been debating on getting my MA/DR. at La Sapienza Universitat (the University of Rome, in Italy) in CLassics/Roman History. In Spring 2017, I stayed in Rome for 3 months after I got my AA in History, just to learn some Italian and just be there in Rome for three months! However, I've been having this discussion with my mother she would like to see me start my actual career as a Historian (pref. with Fed Govt. since I already have 10yrs experience, plus the pay is pretty good, but I'm more interested in going to Rome, Italy, participating in #1 Classics/Ancient History Graduate Program in the world. I know I would have to have a B2 in Italian (I'm currently around A1-2, and will take some time to get there. with all that being said, I enjoyed your video and it really resonates with me (as you can tell) I would like to get your opinion, should I stay in the US or should I go? Finances aren't too bad since I do have a good VA disability payment every month to help out and by the time I graduate with my BA, I would still keep my job that I have now, become debt free and save as much as possible prior to going to Rome. What do you think! My main concern would be finding a job that would cater to being a Dr. in Ancient Roman History in Italy.
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Mark, thanks for uploading this video! I'm a 34yr old US Veteran starting my SR. year for my BA in History (minor in Classics, minor in Art History, Certificate in Western Civ. with a 3. 6GPA. I LOVE ROMAN HISTORY, and so I have been debating on getting my MA/DR. at La Sapienza Universitat (the University of Rome, in Italy) in CLassics/Roman History. In Spring 2017, I stayed in Rome for 3 months after I got my AA in History, just to learn some Italian and just be there in Rome for three months! However, I've been having this discussion with my mother she would like to see me start my actual career as a Historian (pref. with Fed Govt. since I already have 10yrs experience, plus the pay is pretty good, but I'm more interested in going to Rome, Italy, participating in #1 Classics/Ancient History Graduate Program in the world. I know I would have to have a B2 in Italian (I'm currently around A1-2, and will take some time to get there. with all that being said, I enjoyed your video and it really resonates with me (as you can tell) I would like to get your opinion, should I stay in the US or should I go? Finances aren't too bad since I do have a good VA disability payment every month to help out and by the time I graduate with my BA, I would still keep my job that I have now, become debt free and save as much as possible prior to going to Rome. What do you think! My main concern would be finding a job that would cater to being a Dr. in Ancient Roman History in Italy.
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earth
A thought - DO read the university web site of wherever you want to go THOROUGHLY so you know what the admission requirements are for people with qualifications from your country, and how to apply.
For example, if you want to do a bachelor's degree in the UK, you have to apply through the centralised admissions system UCAS. And for Americans, passes at Advanced Placement will be required because British schools teach to that level so that's where you start (with the result that the course will be only 3 years long. You also don't apply for a student visa for the UK until you have a firm place, because you must provide proof of acceptance from a college or university on the Home Office's approved list. You can't just apply to be a student.
The list was introduced because there were too many fake colleges that were just a way round getting into the country, and then not going home afterwards and staying illegally.
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A thought - DO read the university web site of wherever you want to go THOROUGHLY so you know what the admission requirements are for people with qualifications from your country, and how to apply.
For example, if you want to do a bachelor's degree in the UK, you have to apply through the centralised admissions system UCAS. And for Americans, passes at Advanced Placement will be required because British schools teach to that level so that's where you start (with the result that the course will be only 3 years long. You also don't apply for a student visa for the UK until you have a firm place, because you must provide proof of acceptance from a college or university on the Home Office's approved list. You can't just apply to be a student.
The list was introduced because there were too many fake colleges that were just a way round getting into the country, and then not going home afterwards and staying illegally.
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Megan
I was thinking about getting my bachelors because of how pricy the US is. However I want to go back to the US to get my masters because I love America and all my family is here. So like he said about people not liking my degree because its from a different country would that be the same for college admissions when I come back for my masters? I have heard somewhere that some colleges wont accept me into their masters program because of this reason, which Im hoping is not true because I cant afford US bachelor programs.
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I was thinking about getting my bachelors because of how pricy the US is. However I want to go back to the US to get my masters because I love America and all my family is here. So like he said about people not liking my degree because its from a different country would that be the same for college admissions when I come back for my masters? I have heard somewhere that some colleges wont accept me into their masters program because of this reason, which Im hoping is not true because I cant afford US bachelor programs.
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Nick
I might actually wind up doing this: I'm trying to go back to school (in middle age, and study history at the University of Texas. There's a Trans-Atlantic History aspect of the program which, if I were to get into it, would involve my studying abroad for at least a short while (in Normandy, doing some WWII research. So while it would still be a degree from an American school, some of the knowledge about living overseas could be very helpful.
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I might actually wind up doing this: I'm trying to go back to school (in middle age, and study history at the University of Texas. There's a Trans-Atlantic History aspect of the program which, if I were to get into it, would involve my studying abroad for at least a short while (in Normandy, doing some WWII research. So while it would still be a degree from an American school, some of the knowledge about living overseas could be very helpful.
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amphoteric
Am originally from the USA and I'm currently finishing up my master's program in the UK. I've met quite a few Americans on my program along with others from abroad as well. It's been such a rewarding and amazing experience even if the initial move was stressful. I definitely recommend it to anyone thinking about it after weighing their options for university, especially for postgraduate education!
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Am originally from the USA and I'm currently finishing up my master's program in the UK. I've met quite a few Americans on my program along with others from abroad as well. It's been such a rewarding and amazing experience even if the initial move was stressful. I definitely recommend it to anyone thinking about it after weighing their options for university, especially for postgraduate education!
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David
If you go to a well known University, you will have no problems with getting your Degree accepted. Be it Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Yale, MIT, the Sorbonne, it applies equally to them all. The other way to look at it is by subject. It might be a small, regional University, but if they are world leaders in your field, it's going to be the same.
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If you go to a well known University, you will have no problems with getting your Degree accepted. Be it Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Yale, MIT, the Sorbonne, it applies equally to them all. The other way to look at it is by subject. It might be a small, regional University, but if they are world leaders in your field, it's going to be the same.
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leyenda61
This might sound dumb, but what about a video or a series on Why to Consider Travelling. We recently had a great trip, and i had fun with my family, but other than posing in front of structures & great food can't remember why i would want to do it again. How can travellers rediscover the joys and wonders of travelling? Thx as always!
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This might sound dumb, but what about a video or a series on Why to Consider Travelling. We recently had a great trip, and i had fun with my family, but other than posing in front of structures & great food can't remember why i would want to do it again. How can travellers rediscover the joys and wonders of travelling? Thx as always!
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Anthony
Thanks for the video, Prof. Wolters! :) This is timely for me as well. Ive been looking into getting my geology PhD in Italy while I get citizenship jure sanguinis. Finding a program with funding had been the major challenge for me. However, Im planning to come ahead to take some Italian classes and get to know my Umbrian cousins
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Thanks for the video, Prof. Wolters! :) This is timely for me as well. Ive been looking into getting my geology PhD in Italy while I get citizenship jure sanguinis. Finding a program with funding had been the major challenge for me. However, Im planning to come ahead to take some Italian classes and get to know my Umbrian cousins
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Kristina
Im from the USA and transferred to do my undergrad and postgrad studies in Australia. A 4 year degree for undergrad took me 2 years and 4 year doctorate program also took me 2 years! Wish I would have started abroad from the start! I now have lived here for over 8 years and am a dual citizen. Such an amazing experience!
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Im from the USA and transferred to do my undergrad and postgrad studies in Australia. A 4 year degree for undergrad took me 2 years and 4 year doctorate program also took me 2 years! Wish I would have started abroad from the start! I now have lived here for over 8 years and am a dual citizen. Such an amazing experience!
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Neil
Agree, Wolter - I've worked in UK several universities for over 20 years, and in those universities, we saw very few US students - why? Because SAT's and GPA are not widely accepted. Multiple choice questions are rare (could depend on subject, and are very much seen as IQ tests, not educational level tests.
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Agree, Wolter - I've worked in UK several universities for over 20 years, and in those universities, we saw very few US students - why? Because SAT's and GPA are not widely accepted. Multiple choice questions are rare (could depend on subject, and are very much seen as IQ tests, not educational level tests.
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