In this episode, Shellee and Jennifer discuss:
- Jenn’s motivation for starting Beyond The States
- Making the decision to send your child to college in Europe
- Is college in Europe safe?
- The perk of studying in Europe
Key Takeaways:
- College admissions in the US have been seen as a race to nowhere. Don’t stress yourself and your child over a single college spot – other countries consider college admission a right rather than a privilege, so standards are not as strict as in the US.
- You might be surprised to find out how affordable college can be in Europe. It is just as affordable to go to college in Europe, even when travel is taken into account – often even cheaper than a college program in the US.
- Selecting a country for study should take personal safety into account. Parents should not worry; Europe is generally regarded as a safe destination for international students.
- Students do not need a foreign language to begin or finish college in Europe, but they do have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a foreign language.
- Student living abroad at college gives them an edge in the job market because employers value international experiences, as well as the soft skills they acquire from it.
“Any decision, especially in this rapidly changing world, the options that our kids have for so many things are so different than we had. So we need to not limit them to just the options that we had, and explore what really is out there. The first step I would say is to embrace the fact that you’re committing to exploring not to following through with anything.” — Jennifer Viemont
About Jennifer Viemont: Jennifer is a native of Chicago, but lived in North Carolina for over a decade. She obtained her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Illinois, Chicago. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and is the Founder of Beyond the States, where they help students and parents learn about and navigate the English-taught degree programs offered in continental Europe, as well as work through the sometimes complicated process of applying to college, finalizing your paperwork and moving abroad.
Connect with Jennifer Viemont:
Website: https://beyondthestates.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jviemont
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jennifer-viemont-international-education
Connect with Shellee Howard:
Website: https://collegereadyplan.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_WodPHDfSWEbiPdsRDbyQ
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gocollegeready
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegereadyplan/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeReadyPlan/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-ready/
Email: shellee@collegereadyplan.com
Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco.
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