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 ^
Straight from Glorious Leader's mouth (fingers?):
"Off topic season is over. It is game week and we are putting on our game faces. Most off topic posting is hereby illegalized until after the Ohio State game. The exceptions:
local pro teams in moderation
general college football in whatever quantity you'd like"
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 ^
My experience abroad: Moctezuma's revenge! Lol
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.