European Studies

The first thing one thinks of when hearing the word “France” is the Eiffel Tower. Indeed, the Eiffel tower is a major reason that students want to go to France to study. First of all, France is very rich in history. The French Revolution in itself has created so many landmarks that a student studying European history would be thrilled to just visit those places. Nevertheless, France is not only for European history students. An international study abroad program looks out for more reasons than just the history of the country.

So what do students look at when choosing a country to study and live in? Well, of course, it is more fun to learn French in Paris or stay in Biarritz than to study French in Idaho. But there are many reasons why international students choose France. We’ll count down the reasons for visiting France, starting from Number 5.

Number 5 on our list would be that France is inspiring. How so? Imagine yourself gazing up at the Eiffel tower with your university books in your hand at sunset. The scene ahead of you would simply take your breath away. Adding to that would be the pride of being a student in this wonderful country that produced such a magnificent landmark. An international study abroad program is designed to give students that satisfaction; the pride to be a student in France. Artistically inclined students would be awestruck to see Picasso’s work firsthand. Seeing something you have only seen before as copies, or in a book, would be altogether a once in a lifetime experience. What about sipping coffee at the local bistro? In a place as rich in culture as France, that very action requires some confidence, which students will definitely gain while studying in France. Read the rest of this entry »

When it’s time to consider heading for Europe and a bit of relaxing, quiet time, then it is time to start shopping for your European vacation.

There are many different packages available including the romantic city of Paris, London, French countryside, Spain, Rhine, Switzerland, just to start with. But perhaps designing your own Europe vacation is the way to really achieve the vacation of your dreams.

First there is the planning. Before beginning to book your European trip, do some research to have a better idea of accommodations, travel, and popular sites, and decide where and what you’d really like to see.

Planning your holiday can be a joy in itself. Whether your research on the Internet or head for a travel agency to gather the wonderful brochures, make sure they specialize in dealing with trips to Europe. Read the rest of this entry »

Worried about advanced placement European history? I’ve been through the class, and did quite well. The secret it effective preparation for tests and quizzes, but also ultimately the AP Exam. I’ll show you how to succeed in AP Euro, from start to finish!

AP European history, as a class, is centered around the textbook. You’ll have plenty of material to cover each night, and may face reading quizzes, depending on your teacher. Most classes have discussions about the night’s section. This is a time to display your understanding of the material and start standing out from the crowd.

Don’t like class discussions? You’re in luck, because the most important skill for success is actually test preparation. You’ll need to quickly review and learn all the topics that were covered in class, preparing for multiple choice questions, essays, or even short answer. Read the rest of this entry »