The Study Abroad Handbook is a detailed guide for students who want to study in another country. With information on the practical, financial and emotional aspects of the study abroad experience, the book also includes tips and anecdotes from a diversity of international students.

Focuses on the processes involved in making good personal choices, and emphasizes the right questions to ask when considering studying abroad
An international focus appropriate for students from a diversity of countries planning to study abroad
Includes personal testimony and anecdotes from current international students
Caters to both undergraduates and postgraduates across the disciplines

Autorentext
ANNA LIDSTONE completed her PhD in English from the University of Toronto in Canada as an international student. She is also a freelance writer, and has received many awards for both her creative and academic work. She has lived in Australia, the UK and Canada. CAROLINE RUECKERT is a PhD candidate in Educational Studies at the University of British Columbia in Canada. She has extensive teaching experience working with ESL and international students, and has lived in Germany, the UK, Australia and Canada.

Klappentext

The Study Abroad Handbook is a detailed guide for students who want to study in another country. With information on the practical, financial and emotional aspects of the study abroad experience, the book also includes tips and anecdotes from a diversity of international students.

Inhalt
Contents.- Acknowledgements.- Introduction.- Why Study Abroad?.- Starting Out.- Exploring Your Options.- The Application Process.- Finding the Money.- Planning Your Departure.- Settling In.- Staying Healthy.- A Changing Relationship to Home.- Additional Challenges.- Conclusion.- Further Reading.- Index.