Interchange: Studying abroad

Every year, many students go abroad to study. These are some of the things they have to think about. Look at the questions below and then add three more to each list.

2.3.1 Getting ready

a) What subjects are good ones to study abroad?

b) Which countries are good places to study these subjects?

c) How can you get more information about studying abroad?

d) Where can you get information about scholarships?

e) How do you enroll in a foreign school?

f) What are the main things you have to do before you leave?

g) What things will you need to take with you?

h) ……………………………………………………………

i) ……………………………………………………………

j) ……………………………………………………………

2.3.2 After you're there

a) Where can you stay when you first arrive?

b) What kinds of things will you have to buy?

c) How can you get information about housing in the city?

d) Is it better to stay in a dormitory or with a family? Why?

e) Where could you get extra help in studying the language?

f) …………………………………………………………….

g) …………………………………………………………….

h) …………………………………………………………….

2.3.3 Group work

Now discuss the questions. One person is the group secretary and takes notes.

2.3.4 Class activity

Compare your answers.