Poll: Where Should I Go to Study Abroad

[triggrhappy94]

I'm just curious about what people have to say.
I recently started looking into going to Japan, but the requirements (most the language one) are pretty steep and no local school offers college-level Japanese. So, I also grabbed a ton of literature on other countries I could go to if I can't go to Japan.

My mom's trying to talk me into England or France, so she could "visit" but really just go on vacation.
My Spanish is decent so Spain seems interesting (there was also a brochure on Mexico, but I'd rather not die)
Germany's my runner-up after Japan, because it does seem the most different from the US.
I like to imagine being asked how things are, while I'm in Australia and just responding: "It's really hot and spiders!"
Then something similar with Canada, but it being cold and with mooses.

There was literature on a lot more place, like China, Tiawan, South Korea, and Isreal.

And if it helps, I'm an Econ major looking for a complete change as far away from home as possible.
I should also add that I have at least two years before I can qualify, so I have time to meet language requirements.

 

[Shock and Awe]

Personally Germany would probably be your best bet as an English Speaker since German is pretty close to English. That and Germany is a pretty interesting country in general.

 

[DoPo]

Personally Germany would probably be your best bet as an English Speaker since German is pretty close to English

I've heard the language they use in England is also pretty close

OT: I...don't know. I cannot meaningfully compare them myself much less suggest anything for you. Anything could be good, I suppose.

 

[Shock and Awe]

Personally Germany would probably be your best bet as an English Speaker since German is pretty close to English

I've heard the language they use in England is also pretty close

Thats just a dirty rumor.

 

[Vault101]

snip.

you should come to Australia...and more specifcially Perth! we got like....a belltower'n shit

 

[DoPo]

Personally Germany would probably be your best bet as an English Speaker since German is pretty close to English

I've heard the language they use in England is also pretty close

Thats just a dirty rumor.

I knew it! I've been lied to all this time. I always suspected it.

snip.

you should come to Australia...and more specifcially Perth! we got like....a belltower'n shit

Also giant mutant mosqutogators. That shoot lasers, I think. And poisonous kangaroos. You just want him there to feed the monstorsities, in order to be safe yourself.

OK, in all fairness, if I could move to any of the places listed, I'd probably go to Australia.

 

[Vault101]

Also giant mutant mosqutogators. That shoot lasers, I think. And poisonous kangaroos. You just want him there to feed the monstorsities, in order to be safe yourself.

OK, in all fairness, if I could move to any of the places listed, I'd probably go to Australia.

Kangaroos can be pretty damn nasty when they want to be....one of them almost gutted our dog...

 

[Not G. Ivingname]

Somalia!

So many wonderful oppertunities to learn and become a real man!

Learn how to...

Dodge gunfire!

Find AID free prostitutes!

Beat people to death over a can of beans!

And much more!

It's the cheapest and most exciting study abroad program on Earth!

Spoiler: Cash only.

Ok, more seriously, I have never left my country and don't have a clue where you should go. I imagine Signapore would be a good place if your something like a business major, but otherwise I have no real advice.

 

[Goofguy]

Unless you go out in the wild looking for them, I doubt you're going to see a moose in Canada. And depending on which part of the country you go to, it won't necessarily get all that cold in the winter.

 

[Basement Cat]

If you're looking to study abroad then I suggest that you choose an attractive broad who'll be easy on the eyes.

 

[Cazza]

snip.

you should come to Australia...and more specifcially Perth! we got like....a belltower'n shit

There is a good pro for going to Perth. UWA is in the worlds top 100 universities. It's the only one in Australia to make that list I believe. Many overseas students want to get in. Downside is it's competitive.

Germany is nice. BUT this one is huge. You need to take a German test as proof you can speak the language.

As you know Spanish you might as well use it and go to Spain.

 

[sextus the crazy]

If you're an econ major, going to the business power, Germany, would be a good idea. Also, come on, it's Germany, one of the coolest nations on earth.

 

[Vault101]

There is a good pro for going to Perth. UWA is in the worlds top 100 universities. It's the only one in Australia to make that list I believe. Many overseas students want to get in. Downside is it's competitive.
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whoa....really? ok I did not know that

holy crap thats like Ivy leauge shit right there!

 

[triggrhappy94]

snip.

you should come to Australia...and more specifcially Perth! we got like....a belltower'n shit

I'm not sure how much of a say I get in the exact city, because there's certain host universities.
But if it means I could hand out with the Vault 101, I'll move Australia up on my list =P

 

[Vault101]

I'm not sure how much of a say I get in the exact city, because there's certain host universities.
But if it means I could hand out with the Vault 101, I'll move Australia up on my list =P

the one and only XD

seriously though its like the best belltower ever, totally worth the $2 admission fee

oh theres also a big river

 

[triggrhappy94]

I'm not sure how much of a say I get in the exact city, because there's certain host universities.
But if it means I could hand out with the Vault 101, I'll move Australia up on my list =P

the one and only XD

seriously though its like the best belltower ever, totally worth the $2 admission fee

oh theres also a big river

Wait, cheap admission and a big river. Does that mean there's white water rafting?
I do a lot of rafting, but I'm not sure I could survive Austrilia-giant-spider rafting

 

[Voulan]

Japan would probably be the best choice, since you'd learn the language rapidly there. But anyway, you should come to New Zealand! It's just like Australia, only not so hot and not nearly so full of danger. We're also sister-countries with Japan, so nearly every course you'd take would get you to an exchange there with another university. And the flight won't be too long, since it's just up north. Our languages are English and a small bit of Maori (which has the same root as Japanese, so it's pronounced exactly the same), and our culture is laid-back as, bro.

 

[Vault101]

Wait, cheap admission and a big river. Does that mean there's white water rafting?
I do a lot of rafting, but I'm not sure I could survive Austrilia-giant-spider rafting

unfortuantly its not that kind of river...just a big body of water...good if you like boats/jet skis though

and I am being sarcastic about the Bell Tower

there is actually a big giant spider rafting event...its called the Avon Descent, both motorized giant spiders and paddle ones

 

[triggrhappy94]

and I am being sarcastic about the Bell Tower

there is actually a big giant spider rafting event...its called the Avon Descent, both motorized giant spiders and paddle ones

Is it possible to raft the Bell Tower? Also, what is the likelihood of encountering giant spiders, death sharks, lazer koalas, or dragons while rafting said bell tower?