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Allie,
If you have the chance, GO. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity and while you still have the freedom (no job to worry about, no kids to mind, etc) to do it. You will get different perspective on life, culture, whatever, not just the American viewpoint.
I am applying to for the study abroad program too. I'm applying to Denmark for Marine Biology and Ecology. We get to do field study trips to Sweden, Finland, Poland, and Russia. Also the break between semesters, I plan to travel to Germany, England, France, etc. Then after the program is finished, travel during the summer to Italy, Spain, Greece, and areas around there. Since I'm over there, why not travel. I've researched the program, the area, etc alot. It pays to know what the program is, the culture, the area, etc. My program would be for a year. The reason behind that is, the 1st semester, you just learning the culture, the people, etc, and finally getting a grasp of things, then you gotta leave (if you were only there for a semester), But now your there for a second semester, you can apply what u have learned and get acclimated to the society. Your not just be a tourist anymore, but a local (sortof). I am really excited if I get accepted to the program. Sure I'll be in debt but who isn't. And I would love to have the opportunity to learn new things in a different place.
Ally
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