First Timer Session

                                          (University of Cincinnati)

Hello blog readers,

My decision to study abroad initially began in my 2nd year as a sophomore, in the Spring 2014. I do not remember exactly what perked my interest at that time, but I did remember saying I would regret my time in college if I did not study abroad at least once. I was already learning Japanese so I decided to take advantage of my opportunity and try something absolutely new.

My first official step to studying abroad was going to a "First Timer Session" meeting; (located on the top floor of the Swift building.) There I met with Jill Reister, and we talked about possible countries, universities that have partnerships with UC, different abroad programs and etc. Since I was sure I wanted to go to South Korea, we set an appointment to meet again and talk more. The second meeting was located at the UC International Study Abroad Office. There she explained the applications steps, timelines and deadlines, information and scholarships. 

Scholarships requirements were personal information, transcripts, and etc. But also a Personal Essay that explains a little bit about yourself and why you would like to travel. Another requirement is the Follow up Project Essay; it is to explain the way you will give back to your university and scholarship,connected with your time abroad. (ex. MY BLOG) 

I applied to two scholarships: (Recommend applying to multiple)

                   "UCInternational Grant" and "Benjamin A Gilman InternationalScholarship."

                               (Click on for links to the Scholarship Website)