Getting the Most from Study Abroad (Students Helping Students series) | 
 enlarge | Author: Michael Gallant
Publisher: Natavi Guides
Category: Book
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 1421494
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 80
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Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 5 x 0.2
ISBN: 0971939225
Dewey Decimal Number: 370.116
EAN: 9780971939226
ASIN: 0971939225
Publication Date: October 2002
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Product Description
No doubt you've been bombarded with "expert" advice from your parents, professors, and countless advisors. It's time you got advice you can really use - from fellow students who've been where you're headed! All Students Helping Students guides are written and edited by top students and recent grads from colleges and universities across the U.S. You'll find no condescending advice here - just stuff to help you succeed in tackling you academic, social, and professional challenges! Written and reviewed by current college students and recent graduates, this guide offers students realistic suggestions to help them get the most out of their study abroad experience from deciding where and when to go, choosing the best housing option, and dealing with culture shock to immersing fully in the new culture, curing homesickness, and softening the blow of reverse culture shock. Honest and revealing, this guide helps students to face and conquer the challenges of study abroad. Entertaining and informative quotes from students who have studied overseas combine with advice from study abroad counselors to give students a clear understanding of what to expect from the international study experience.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Helpful, but NOTTHE BEST February 20, 2004
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'm a student that is currently studying abroad (August 2003-August 2004). I bought this book about a month before I left and skimmed it. It's a pretty small book (only 69 pages) and didn't tell me much that I hadn't already learned from talking to previous students, going to the group orientation, and over-thinking every detail (as I normally do). I can say that this book is very clearly organized and easy to follow. I just feel that the content is lacking. I would recommend this book if you are *thinking* about studying abroad and haven't done much research. Personally by the time I acquired this book I had done a TON of research and this information was all things that I already knew. I recommend Dowell & Mirsky's "Study Abroad: How to Get the Most of Your Experience" for those of you who want lots of information to be prepared for anything!
 Great Reference for My Junior Year! February 6, 2004
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As a confused sophomore who is planning to go to some place in Western Europe next fall (and because I have to start planning for it NOW), this book was really the perfect starting point, so I'm totally glad my mother bought it for me this semester. It's not overwhelming in length, it breaks down all the necessary information, and the quotes from students throughout the book ease the stress I've been feeling and have allowed me to approach my decision in a smarter way.
 Good book, but not good enough. February 4, 2004
John H. Hwung (Fair Oaks, CA USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is short and useful, but not comprehensive. "Study Abroad for Dummies" is a much better book and is about five times as useful as this short book.
Ready to go!!! December 12, 2002
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was a bit skeptical of this book's length, but now that I've read it, I can honestly say it's the best book that I've read on the subject. It goes through all of the steps of choosing your country, getting ready, dealing with culture shock, and having fun. And the advice from other students who've been abroad was great! When I go abroad to Italy next semester, I really feel prepared. I definitely recommend this book to any student going abroad!
Perfect for College Kids November 25, 2002
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you have college aged sons or daughters, give them this book. It has everything they'll need to make the right decision about living and studying in another country. Michael Gallant's advice is clear, practical and down to earth and he never sugercoats the facts. He shares his love of travel and shows that study abroad can be an amazing, life changing opportunity.
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