Prospective freshman with a study abroad question.

caitiewithac
Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:04:51 +0000

Hello all. I have a question about studying abroad. I apologize in advance if it’s silly or obvious, but I’m trying to figure out if this is something that’s feasible or wise for me to do.

I, personally, relish the idea of studying abroad. I love learning new languages and experiencing different cultures and, honestly, going abroad is one of the college opportunities I’m most looking forward to. However, my prospective major (speech and hearing sciences / speech pathology) isn’t exactly as tied-in to possible study abroad programs as, say, international relations/studies or a language major.

Does having an unrelated major (especially one with quite a few requirements) preclude me from studying abroad? If not, is it unwise for me to sacrifice an academic semester/year to something not directly linked with my academic “plan?”

Basically, I’m trying to be pragmatic but I also think that college should be about trying new things. This is something I really, really want to do – but I don’t want to screw myself over academically in the process. Thoughts? Opinions? Insight? Am I just overthinking all of this?