Where Should I Study Abroad?

By: Jennifer Post
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Where Should I Study Abroad?
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About This Quiz

Studying abroad is a great opportunity to get out of your comfort zone for a while. Immerse yourself in other cultures and gorge yourself on food you've only ever heard of before, and some you haven't! If you talk to anyone who has studied abroad and trust that you would know because they talk about it constantly, they will tell you it's the best decision they ever made. Sure, being away from home might be uncomfortable and daunting, but you'll grow so much through the experience that it'll help you be more independent in the long run.

Maybe there's a place you've always wanted to go, and studying abroad is the perfect excuse to go there. But perhaps you have absolutely no idea where you would want to go. Now's the time to think about what you want out of a place to live for half a year. Are there things you can't live without? Are you willing to give up a lot of extras to broaden your horizons? Don't forget about the actual school. That is part of the reason you're going away, after all. With so many options, how can one narrow it down? You can take advice from others, or you can just take this quiz!

Would you rather wander the streets of a city or the dirt paths of the country?
I'd rather the sand on a beach.
City!
I want access to both.
Countryside
Are you studying abroad mostly for the school part of the traveling part?
Both
Traveling to be honest
It's mostly for my resume.
I want the change in education.
Is anyone you know going with you?
I want to get away from everyone I know.
My best friend is going.
Not that I know of
Maybe

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Is there any film or show you've seen that's inspired you to want to study abroad?
My mom did it and I want to do it too.
Pretty much any movie or show where they travel abroad
Not that I can think of
"When in Rome"
When you get to your new location, what's the first thing you want to do?
Unpack
Eat!
Sleep, probably
Roam the streets
Are you trying to go to a place where they speak the same language as you?
That would be ideal.
Not necessarily
Could be helpful
I'll learn a new language.

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If you picked a place but found out the flight was almost 20 hours long, would you still go?
Definitely
The further away the better.
I'd second-guess my choice.
If they had those comfortable seats, I would.
What are you hoping to get out of your time abroad?
Culture
Independence
A newfound love of history
New clothes no one else can get
During your downtime from school, what would you be doing?
Going to the beach
Hitting up local markets
Depends on the weather
Going to museums

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If your room had a view of nature, what would you want to see?
The ocean
Cobblestone streets
Just green everywhere
A vineyard
Would you take a full course load abroad?
Probably not
Maybe if I was only going for one semester
Definitely not
I'm there for school, so yes.
What's the real reason you want to study abroad?
To get out of my town
Meet new people
Learn about other cultures
Eat the food of the locals

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Is there a subject you would most like to study?
Hospitality
Business
Literature
Not one in particular
Do you think you're ready to be away for as long as you would be?
More than ready
It'll be tough at first.
I can handle it.
I'll be so busy I won't have time to miss home.
Can you pack lightly if you need to?
Absolutely
I can get anything I need there.
I'll bring mostly clothes.
Just the essentials!

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How long have you been planning for your trip abroad?
It's kind of spur of the moment.
A long long time
A few months
Years it seems
When you can sneak away on the weekends, where do you want to go?
Into the jungle
Barcelona
Dublin
France
When you travel in normal life for pleasure, what kind of place do you like to go?
Somewhere tropical
Somewhere with a lot of history
Anywhere with quaint lodging
A place where they take pride in themselves and what they produce

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What can you not leave home without?
My laptop
A journal
A good camera
Money
Are you concerned with the political affiliations of wherever you might study abroad?
It probably won't impact me.
I am now!
Not really
It couldn't hurt to do some research.
Are you usually good at hanging out by yourself?
I need lots of friends.
If I need to
I prefer being alone.
I like a combination of alone time and being with other people.

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Do you care about seeing really tourist things like the Mona Lisa or the Pyramids?
Not really
It would definitely be cool.
I do, but I'll be fine if I don't.
Not those exact things but yes!
What would you rather eat every day on your trip?
Whatever the locals eat
Tapas
Pub food
Pasta
Did you know that tipping is not encouraged in most European countries because it's built into their wage?
America should do that.
I did know that!
I'd probably still tip.
I'm glad I know that now.

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Would you most likely stick to the the known areas of your temporary home or venture off the beaten path?
Stay in the known areas
A little of both
I'm an off the beaten path kind of person.
I'll go anywhere there's stuff to do.
Where will you be spending most of your money?
Rent probably
Fresh ingredients from the local markets
Transportation
The restaurants
Who will you miss the most?
My friends
My parents
My dog
Everyone, but some people will come and visit.

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Would you rather walk through a botanical garden or through the crowds of a busy sidewalk?
Neither sound that great.
Crowds can be fun
Garden for sure
Variety is the spice of life.
If you had to sum yourself up in one word, what would you choose?
Independent
Curious
Whimsical
Studious
What would happen if you ended up hating where you chose to study abroad?
That wouldn't happen.
I'd cry every day.
Try to change my mind
Stop going to class

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