OT: Studying Abroad
I am a junior at U of M, and I studied abroad last semester another of U of M, the University of Manchester in Manchester, England. I had an amazing experience, and because of that I became a Peer Advisor for the International Programs in Engineering (IPE) to encourage and help other students to gain their own international experience, as I have nothing but great things to say about my own experience.
As a Peer Advisor, I am also in charge of the social networking pages for the IPE, including their Twitter and Facebook pages. Please help me out and follow the IPE @UMIPEOffice on twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/UMIPEOffice) and LIKE the facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/UMIPEOffice?ref=ts) so the IPE can gain more exposure and help more students study abroad and gain that ever-important overseas experience. The sites are relatively new and your help is greatly appreciated.
I would also like to hear about other MGoBlogger's experiences abroad, so please share in the comments section!
Thanks!
September 17th, 2011 at 12:17 AM ^
This would have been a great topic three months ago in the middle of the summer.
September 17th, 2011 at 12:22 AM ^
when i was studying a broad. She was spectacular - long and lithe, field hockey legs and a beautiful smile.
mmmmmm...
September 17th, 2011 at 12:33 AM ^
I love travel more than almost anyone, but this just isn't the time for a discussion. 11.5 hours until kickoff.
September 17th, 2011 at 12:42 AM ^
In order to gain more exposure, I obviously posted this when there will be a lot of traffic through the site. Why would I do it during a slow time when not as many people will read the board?
September 17th, 2011 at 6:02 AM ^
Brian asked us not to. Marketing one's cause, however noble, when you have been asked not to is likely to mess up your reputation.
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<br>Possobly not everyone knows of this policy, so a gentle heads up seems in order
September 17th, 2011 at 12:50 AM ^
Or please let me know when the best day/time is (within the next 7 days) and I will delete this thread and post it when you recommend I should
September 17th, 2011 at 1:55 AM ^
September 17th, 2011 at 10:22 AM ^
Someone self-important in the "need" to post it, and badly titled, it's not OT. From the FAQ on-topic-
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<br>"University of Michigan topics that don't relate to sports"
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<br>So you're all giving him crap when in fact it's not against the rules.
September 17th, 2011 at 12:29 AM ^
September 17th, 2011 at 12:41 AM ^
Seems like everyone I knew who studied abroad just came home with a bunch of pictures of them drinking with other Americans.
September 17th, 2011 at 1:04 AM ^
I had a bunch of pictures drinking with Brits. Though all my friends who went to Australia found other Americans. Seems like a waste to me.
September 17th, 2011 at 1:02 AM ^
I studied abroad nearby at Lancaster University, north of Manchaster. Like the OP says, it really is an awesome experience and one that I would never change. So many stories--good luck getting the word out there, though I should plug my own school, Arcadia University, for having one of the best study abroad programs on the east coast.
September 17th, 2011 at 1:30 AM ^
I studied aboard in Hong Kong. I loved it, but it's not for everyone. It was suprising to meet so many UM alum living over there. Great experience overall.
September 17th, 2011 at 10:37 AM ^
She was a U-M junior (now a senior) majoring in International Studies with a minor in German. She spent over 6 months in southern Germany at Univ. of Tubingen. For her it was a great experience. It was a great opportunity to learn the language much faster while really being immersed in the culture. She lived with a really nice German family for part of the time, and a dorm the rest of the time. I'd say from talking to her though, that the classes weren't as challenging workload-wise compared to U-M.
Of course the best part for me was my wife and I visited her this summer and had a great time seeing Germany and drinking some great beer!
I'll pass on the link to her.
September 17th, 2011 at 1:48 PM ^
It's one of two non-profit student run work abroad programs in the US and has a strong presence at Michigan. I did a biomedical engineering research work abroad through them in 2003 for 7 months. Amazing opportunities. I learned Spanish and just about all of my friends were the local Colombians. Much more encompassing experience than study abroad in my opinion.
http://www.aiesecmichigan.com/ if interested. 10 years ago we had a great relationship with the IPE. Hopefully they still have that.