I was in the Global College of Long Island University, a school/program that is affiliated with Long Island University. At this school, students go to a different country every year -- the first year to Costa Rica, and the following years places like India, Thailand, Turkey, Taiwan, Australia and more! During my year in Costa Rica, my views were challenged and my mindset broadened. The program includes a lot of interactive learning, field study and independent study which allows students to get an in-depth knowledge of the region they are living in and learning about while giving them the opportunity to focus on their own subjects of interest.
Did enjoy being here
Being in a different country was a really great decision for me! I have always wanted to travel and with the Global College, you get to not only be immersed in another culture, you get to travel around and go on field trips! Also, the class size is pretty small (ranging from about 20-40) so you get to know the other students and the teachers very well and become like family. In the first year of the program, students live with host families and then have the option to get an apartment. Many people stay long-time friends with their host families and the friends they make in their travels around the world.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The school costs about $40,000 a year but there are a lot of opportunities for scholarships. I got a scholarship for about $12,000 and then more scholarships later in the year as a reward for getting good grades. Also, there are student leadership positions and scholarships that you can apply for.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Attend the Live Chats that the Global College hosts throughout the year so you can get all of your questions answered by students. Or email current students, find them on Facebook, etc. Also, you can request more information by contacting Global College staff on the website, Facebook and by email.
Website: http://www.brooklyn.liu.edu/globalcollege/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/globalcollege
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GlobalCollege
Which types of students will excel at your college?
- World travelers (or those who want to be)
- Those interested in international relations and studies
- Interested in small school/class size
- Study Abroad
- Interested in Religion (Comparative Religion and Culture Program)
- Independent
- Wants to make good, close friends in college
- Close teacher-student relationships
- Wants to broaden horizons and learn new ways of thinking and viewing the world and its current issues
I was in the Global College of Long Island University, a school/program that is affiliated with Long Island University. At this school, students go to a different country every year -- the first year to Costa Rica, and the following years places like India, Thailand, Turkey, Taiwan, Australia and more! During my year in Costa Rica, my views were challenged and my mindset broadened. The program includes a lot of interactive learning, field study and independent study which allows students to get an in-depth knowledge of the region they are living in and learning about while giving them the opportunity to focus on their own subjects of interest.
Being in a different country was a really great decision for me! I have always wanted to travel and with the Global College, you get to not only be immersed in another culture, you get to travel around and go on field trips! Also, the class size is pretty small (ranging from about 20-40) so you get to know the other students and the teachers very well and become like family. In the first year of the program, students live with host families and then have the option to get an apartment. Many people stay long-time friends with their host families and the friends they make in their travels around the world.
The school costs about $40,000 a year but there are a lot of opportunities for scholarships. I got a scholarship for about $12,000 and then more scholarships later in the year as a reward for getting good grades. Also, there are student leadership positions and scholarships that you can apply for.
Attend the Live Chats that the Global College hosts throughout the year so you can get all of your questions answered by students. Or email current students, find them on Facebook, etc. Also, you can request more information by contacting Global College staff on the website, Facebook and by email. Website: http://www.brooklyn.liu.edu/globalcollege/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/globalcollege Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GlobalCollege
- World travelers (or those who want to be) - Those interested in international relations and studies - Interested in small school/class size - Study Abroad - Interested in Religion (Comparative Religion and Culture Program) - Independent - Wants to make good, close friends in college - Close teacher-student relationships - Wants to broaden horizons and learn new ways of thinking and viewing the world and its current issues