Does anyone have experience studying abroad from the US to the UK(England) or Australia as an international student?

[sevyn731]

I just found out I have advanced standing in my graduate program, meaning my time left in school has been reduced from three years to two. I’d like to spend my last year abroad, but haven’t the slightest idea how to go about it :/

 

Students in my department are required to complete an international studio, spending at least a semester abroad, but I don’t think I want go to our institute in Prague. Don’t get me wrong I’ve always wanted to visit Prague, I’m just not in love with the idea of moving there during the dead of winter (Dec) and then living there for 6mo.  Instead I’ve got my eyes on  a few year long urban design programs in London, Melbourne, and Sydney (that would allow me to earn another masters while getting my masters).

 

A good friend of mine studied in Paris last spring, and she told me I should get a jump start on making this happen as there is a ton of paperwork to get done. My friend found a third party organization that helped her find a Parisian university at which she could take classes in her major, whereas I would have to apply to to the universities I’m interested in as an International student (from what I’ve looked up so far).

Does anyone from the states have any experience as an international student abroad? I could really use some help trying to figure how to do this. I’m sort of on my own since I’m essentially opting out of my school overseas campus. The date I would (like) to depart is over a year away, but this process is already beginning to feel a bit overwhelming. 

 

If anyone, whether you went abroad or have a friend etc who did have some useful advice / could answer a few questions to help get off on the right foot, I would GREATLY appreciate it!

[Seeking]

Well, you can just apply as an International candidate rather than making it a study abroad - if your current school doesn't mind.

 

You need to find the rules at your current school. Most European and Australian schools should be able to accommodate you - especially if you can fund your trip.

 

This school has one of the most interesting urban design programs I have ever seen. I don't know if they accommodate students on a study abroad, but you can always write and ask - 

 

http://www.fisd.eu/en/application/course-enrolment.html

 

You can also try the UCL - 

 

http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/architecture/programmes/postgraduate/march-urban-design

 

Since Europe is going through a crisis at the moment, funding may be a problem. Australia has mostly 2-years urban design programs.