Study Abroad or Stay on Track?

Not sure where you from...just from my experience, Europe is pretty over rated IMO. Granted I grew up just outside of NYC so i kind of been exposed to that level of city my entire life...but anytime iv travelled outside of the country iv realized that people do the exact same thing that they do here. The only major differences is some cultural things, potentially culinary differences, and architecture if your into that. For me, Im a massive foodie so that was the really only attractive part of going to Europe.

I'm a big fan of studying abroad, but in your current situation its a no brainer to just stay where you are and complete your transfer. Getting through all the red tape and what not of school systems is a pain and one little misstep could set you back a whole semester if not an entire academic year.

Give your situation I would say hold off on the study abroad and possibly go another time.

KravtZNot sure where you from...just from my experience, Europe is pretty over rated IMO. Granted I grew up just outside of NYC so i kind of been exposed to that level of city my entire life...but anytime iv travelled outside of the country iv realized that people do the exact same thing that they do here. The only major differences is some cultural things, potentially culinary differences, and architecture if your into that. For me, Im a massive foodie so that was the really only attractive part of going to Europe.

"Europe is overrated"? Europe is an entire continent and extremely diverse. Yes, maybe the 5 cities you visited for 2 weeks while balls deep in tourism were overrated, but much like everywhere else in the world large cities are generally the same and I would therefore dismiss your claims of being even remotely familiar with Europe.

To the OP, I'm not a big city kind of guy and that's exactly what Berlin is. It's also very far from the mountains and some of my favorite MTB, ski, hike, etc. kinds of regions. I understand that your lack of experience traveling/living abroad breeds strong desire to just go for it, but I would recommend getting through college with the goal of living somewhere where you can pursue your hobbies and stay for more than just a few short months.

If you are going to actually use that science degree then you'll have plenty of money to go to EU later. If you don't have a real plan for your career then have as much fun in college as possible. I'm glad I studied abroad in college BC I was broke and didn't travel at all for like 5 years after I got my degree.

Curveball......

transfer to the University in Germany....

Why? Because it's fucking free and in English. (unless it's a private university, but more than likely it's not).

Germany offers free tuition to international students. If you are doing well enough now that you could transfer, just transfer to the uni in Germany. All that money you think you will be saving on instate tuition, you can save on no tuition.

The only issue becomes work if you need extra funds. However there are programs where you can be an English tutor or you can work for an american company or you can get a paid internship through the university. If you have a skill that you can do freelance, you can also do that.

Dustin."Europe is overrated"? Europe is an entire continent and extremely diverse. Yes, maybe the 5 cities you visited for 2 weeks while balls deep in tourism were overrated, but much like everywhere else in the world large cities are generally the same and I would therefore dismiss your claims of being even remotely familiar with Europe.

To the OP, I'm not a big city kind of guy and that's exactly what Berlin is. It's also very far from the mountains and some of my favorite MTB, ski, hike, etc. kinds of regions. I understand that your lack of experience traveling/living abroad breeds strong desire to just go for it, but I would recommend getting through college with the goal of living somewhere where you can pursue your hobbies and stay for more than just a few short months.

I agree with this as well, but the plus side is that if i can take physics while I'm abroad, then it really seems like a no brainer because my tuition here will cover the expenses of the tuition while abroad. So then I would just be going to school in a different country, knowing that my credits would directly transfer back over.

OregonDeadIf you are going to actually use that science degree then you'll have plenty of money to go to EU later. If you don't have a real plan for your career then have as much fun in college as possible. I'm glad I studied abroad in college BC I was broke and didn't travel at all for like 5 years after I got my degree.

I plan on becoming a pharmacist doing research for major pharmaceutical companies or quite possibly becoming a doctor, so my view on this was to take this one potential set back and give myself one quarter (8-10 weeks) to sort of relax/decompress and enjoy myself before saying goodbye to life when entering into a competitive atmosphere, that is UW's chemistry department.

RachyCurveball......

transfer to the University in Germany....

Why? Because it's fucking free and in English. (unless it's a private university, but more than likely it's not).

Germany offers free tuition to international students. If you are doing well enough now that you could transfer, just transfer to the uni in Germany. All that money you think you will be saving on instate tuition, you can save on no tuition.

The only issue becomes work if you need extra funds. However there are programs where you can be an English tutor or you can work for an american company or you can get a paid internship through the university. If you have a skill that you can do freelance, you can also do that.

I also have discussed this with my professor (he was born in Germany and still holds citizenship), but the problem is that I only want to study abroad to see the world at an affordable cost and maybe at the best time to do it. I love washington and see myself living here for the greater part of my life. And from what I understand, the tuition is not free to non-German citizens because they pay a higher income tax (~55%) which amongst other things, accounts for this "free" tuition. They pay the taxes so they reap the benefits. That's just how I understand it but I could quite possibly be wrong.

Has anybody on NS studied abroad and taken a break from a somewhat rigorous career path? I know I wouldn't regret it because life is too short and to be spending 10+ years in college with no breaks seems rather overwhelming.

You can contact at this address, it will provide you great assistance.
https://plus.google.com/114108254864666389022/about

go to germany, take physics in the summer, transfer in the fall. did I miss something?

You should go for it and take the opportunity to experience a different life/culture. You may think you are on the right path but studying abroad will help you be sure. I had the chance but didn't and totally regret not. Everyone I have known who has gone to study abroad has come back with a better world view and clearer sense of place

I don't get it. Why not just transfer and then apply for another study abroad?

Dustin."Europe is overrated"? Europe is an entire continent and extremely diverse. Yes, maybe the 5 cities you visited for 2 weeks while balls deep in tourism were overrated, but much like everywhere else in the world large cities are generally the same and I would therefore dismiss your claims of being even remotely familiar with Europe.

To the OP, I'm not a big city kind of guy and that's exactly what Berlin is. It's also very far from the mountains and some of my favorite MTB, ski, hike, etc. kinds of regions. I understand that your lack of experience traveling/living abroad breeds strong desire to just go for it, but I would recommend getting through college with the goal of living somewhere where you can pursue your hobbies and stay for more than just a few short months.

Europe is overrated, go somewhere exotic and rad and adventurous, not somewhere you'll be extra safe and surrounded by as many white people as you are at home. That being said, if you're going for skiing and fondue and schnitzel, then go for it.

Is it just a general physics course, if it is 95% chance it is offered

That stat came from straight from ass, but physics is a common enough course I would doubt it isn't offered, trying calling the university though