http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1326210/

http://www.amazon.com/Di-Passaggio-Leslie-Beard/dp/B002FB639E

One group of college students is embarking on an international adventure to find themselves, framed by a filmmaker at odds with his own past. Theyre leaving behind the comforts of their lives in the United States to spend five weeks as foreigners studying abroad throughout Italy. While some are seasoned travelers, others have never stepped out of their state lines, let alone the country.

There’s Leslie, an undeclared sophomore, who has never traveled alone or abroad and has no idea what to do with her life. While Leslie may be starting up her college career, Ansley is winding it down, completing her final two courses here before starting work in the fall. Matt, a first time world traveler and agnostic, is leaving home and his girlfriend behind, while John, a devout Catholic who struggles with a modern romance, is reconciling his place in a world at odds with his religious beliefs. Together, these four young adults, mired between the age of innocent youth and adult responsibility, are discovering a destination that Henry Miller described as ‘…never a place, but a new way of seeing things.’

JamesWorks Entertainment presents Di Passaggio, a Professor Pauper production, directed by James Kicklighter (That Guy: the Legacy of Dub Taylor), based on the journals of Preston Johnson and Scott Singleton, featuring Leslie Beard, Ansley Brackett, John DiPietro, and Matthew Kines. J. Michael Moncrief (The Legend of Bagger Vance) is the narrator. The producers are Kicklighter and Mark Ezra Stokes. The executive producer is Brian Holt. The consulting producer is Michael Cardillo. The associate producers are Jonathan Pope and Gareth Jones. The original score is from Bruce Kiesling.

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Ruth Quiles, a recent graduate of Rutgers University (Anthropology, ’09), talks about her experiences studying abroad at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia.

Ruth gives her perspectives on the beauty of the Australian countryside, the warm humor of the people, and potential to meet new friends from all over the world while studying abroad.

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What is the best country to study abroad in for a high school student during the summer?
Question Details: Please share any input reguarding past experiences in a perticular country or countries and information on the people, food, and enviroment. Im an extremely flexible person and will eat anything you put in front of me. I would very much prefer to have at least some if not extensive teachings on such country’s language and culture. Thanks a ton!

I’ve studied abroad (year after high school) in Germany and (now) in Poland.

Germany is pretty Westernized. Most western European countries are very American and the food is relatively similar to American. I liked Germany when I was there, but the area I was in, the people were very cold. It’s a gorgeous country, though. German is not such an easy language, but almost everyone knows English. It’s also really close to a number of different countries, if you wanted to travel a little.

Poland is very different. I ate pig’s blood a few days ago (which is totally normal here). The people here are really nice, but in Warsaw people don’t smile as much. There’s been a lot of problems in Poland because of Germany and (former) Soviet Union and a lot of people have the ‘we’re victims’ kinda mentality. But people are usually up for a good party or a nice walk.

I honestly liked Poland better than Germany, but where you should go depends on what you’re interested in.

I’ve travelled to various other countries (France, England, Ireland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, etc.) but didn’t get as much of a view of the people. Switzerland and Austria are similar to Germany. Czech Republic is similar to Poland. England is really English. If you have more questions about Poland or Germany, I’d be glad to answer more specific questions more in detail.

Learn Chinese with Today Show Anchor Al Roker at World Link Education Beijing Campus in China.

World Link Education is dedicated to promoting international education and cross-cultural understanding, and offers intensive language study abroad and study tour programs tailored to University and College students, Corporate and Government organizations.

Please visit our website:

http://www.worldlink-education.com

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I’m currently learning (self teaching) Korean. I want to study East Asian languages but I’m having trouble finding schools that have this major and who also let students study abroad for a certain amount of time. Can someone please help?

Hi! You can try to check this school http://www.uiclondon.com/ where they offer foreign language courses from Spanish to Japanese. You might even like the programs they have in store for you! Good luck!

Four weeks in Salamanca provide the best environment for intensive study of Spanish, increasing linguistic competence and encouraging cultural interaction. Undergraduates have daily classes in language, culture, and literature. Graduate courses in literature, pedagogy, and linguistics are taught by guest professors. The program begins in Madrid, includes visits to Avila, Segovia, and El Escorial, and ends in Paris, France. Students may also visit Seville, Cordoba, and Granada.

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I am looking at the cost sheets of study abroad and would like to know what the costs of tuition are for study abroad. Do you have to pay the tuition for the program on top of the regular tuition at home?

This varies from college to college, but when my daughter was in college, and spent a semester in London, we had no extra expenses other than travel, and some course extras – similar to lab fees and text books in the US.

But, your best bet is to contact your college and ask them directly!

Check out one of our recent study abroad field trips!!

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I intend to do a study abroad program lasting anywhere from 6-10 weeks in Paris this summer. I am a student at UCLA and cannot decide which company’s program to choose. I am an international economics major with a minor in French. Does anyone have any experience with studying abroad, suggestions as to how to pick a company, programs that they’ve taken, or general advice? I would be willing to do anything business, economics, or advanced French study related as a program focus.

Check out the ESGCI-BBA program, as it sounds exactly like what you are looking for. I attended this school for 2 years and the Courses (Finance, Marketing, and Management) you take and the students (80% international, 20% French) you meet are both great.

http://www.bba-esgci.com/paris-school-business-bba-mba-dba.html

One of the biggest questions you have to ask yourself is if you are going to use an exchange program or if you are going to just pickup and go. The former is easier as the school gives you lots of support finding an apartment (with international roomates), but you need to make sure your school is willing to exchange with whichever program you choose. Check with your international department for a list of schools they do an exchange with. If the program you want is not on the list, ask if they are willing to start doing an exchange.

But if your school cannot do an exchange and/or you are adventurous enough to just pick up and go on your own, you will be on your own. I did this, and was able to find an apartment through craigslist from a British lady the first year, and from an Australian couple the second year, so both spoke English which made it easier.

The assistants in France program is for students who want to work teaching English while they go to school in France. Check it out if you decide to stay longer, or if you want a LOT of information about what is required to aclimate to living in France.

http://www.assistantsinfrance.com/

This is a documentary style video I produced in 2004 (hence the awesomely outdated and rough styling, and not to mention the TERRIBLE narrative, hey I was a dimwit back then, still am). I studied abroad in Hiroshima Japan in the summer of ’04 and had to produce a documentary as a fellowship project. I was 19 years old and it was the first time being out of the country out on my own. As you’ll see, I made some great memories and met some wonderful people, many of whom are my friends to this day. With that, if you ever get an opportunity to study abroad or the like, do it!!! You won’t regret it.

Note: For those of you that are hypersensitive to racial remarks, this video is not intended to offend or generalize any particular culture, but rather acts as an honest reaction stemming from culture shock. It was the first time many of us to have left the country to visit a homogeneous society and a place so different from the states. Moreover, it was the year 2004 and we were a bunch of kids running around , meeting people and making friends in Japan. So just relax and enjoy it!

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