Texas State Students unsure
about Study Abroad
By Quin Palmer qmp2@txstate.edu
SAN MARCOS, Texas
– Some students interviewed at Texas State University said that universities do not do enough to educate students about Study Abroad programs.
The Study Abroad and Study in America programs exist for students to be able to learn outside of the classroom. According to some students, learning about these programs can be a difficult task itself. Of the students interviewed on October 24, some said that the programs don't appear available to many.
The Study Abroad and Study in America programs exist for students to be able to learn outside of the classroom. According to some students, learning about these programs can be a difficult task itself. Of the students interviewed on October 24, some said that the programs don't appear available to many.
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| Malcolm Thomas m_t175@txstate.edu Picture by Ashley Brown |
"Maybe Texas State should help the students out more by making the students more aware of the opportunities that are available in Austin and San Antonio. Mainly those areas because those are the closest to Texas State," said Thomas.
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Daniel Tello
DRT72@txstate.edu
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Daniel Tello, a 21-year-old student at Texas State, also said universities are doing little to inform students about Study Abroad.
"Professors need to talk about it more often," said Tello.
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Rebecca Hobbesland
Rah186@txstate.eduPicture by: Jhazmine Billups |
Rebecca Hobbesland is a sophomore who has not been involved in Study Abroad programs partly due to expenses. Hobbesland said that students might be deterred by the cost, as well as lack of knowledge.
"I would say people should advertise them, maybe, a little more. Talk about the experience and maybe make an affordable plan for students because sometimes that's not in the cards or like they're already just trying to get an education the cheapest way they can," said Hobbesland.
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| Katie Smith kls204@txstate.edu Picture by: Haley Peters |
Hobbesland isn't the only student who has been deterred by the costs of studying abroad. Katie Smith is a junior at Texas State who said that the programs aren't easily available for those who are already struggling to pay for college.
"I haven't heard much about it and I know it's expensive. I can't really afford the program," said Smith.
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| Andy Munoz AGC66@txstate.edu Picture by Quin Palmer |
Andy Munoz Is unsure about the programs being available for many students. Munoz was unsure whether or not there are ways to make studying abroad any more affordable.
"I'm not sure if there's actually ... programs to assist ... financially for students interested," said Munoz.
Costs might seem like a barrier to many, but there are ways for students interested to be able to afford studying abroad. Even when it is affordable, one more problem with the programs is getting students motivated enough to get involved.
Quinton Carter said that the programs need to do more to get the attention of students, especially when costs are high.
"They need to intrigue me to go, not just tell me about it. I know that they have a Study Abroad Fair today, but they make it in the middle of the day and most students have class during that time," said Carter.
Costs might seem like a barrier to many, but there are ways for students interested to be able to afford studying abroad. Even when it is affordable, one more problem with the programs is getting students motivated enough to get involved.
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Quinton Carter
qlc3@txstate.edu
Picture by: Ashley Brown
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"They need to intrigue me to go, not just tell me about it. I know that they have a Study Abroad Fair today, but they make it in the middle of the day and most students have class during that time," said Carter.
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