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Question about studying abroad!

The program I’d like to use to study abroad has GPA requirements that I don’t meet. Specifically, they want at least a 2.75 GPA…and mine’s a 2.688. Is it even worth going through the hassle to apply for the Spring 2009 semester when there’s VERY good chance I won’t get in? Should I wait until I get my GPA up? I’d really like to go for the Spring one because I know so many people who are going as well–it’d be nice to have some friends in a foreign country, but there’s a serious time crunch to get the application in. I just don’t know if I should even try.

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Ted offline Verified User (1 year, 5 months) Long Term User Shouts: 18 #
An Unknown Location | 3 months, 1 week ago (7 minutes after post)

You should go for it! It’s not only your GPA that matters. If you’re graduate your GRE score and references are also important.

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An Undisclosed Location | 3 months, 1 week ago (25 minutes after post)

im currently living in a different country at the moment [japan!! ^-^] and i think it would be worth it if you try for it. you learn and experience sooo much when your away from home and normal comforts. i strongly suggest you try for it! =] good luck

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An Unknown Location | 3 months, 1 week ago (55 minutes after post)

Go for it, very little you have to do and the difference you have to achieve is minimal, you can do it. Don’t be discouraged, you would never forgive yourself. When opportunity comes don’t delay it. Just do it.

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An Unknown Location | 3 months, 1 week ago (8 hours, 17 minutes after post)

you mayaswell try, if you dont get in you havent lost anything and can wait till your GPA goes up, but if you dont even apply youre never going to know.
ive also lived overseas on an exchange programme, and it was the best thing ive ever done, i loved it!

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An Unknown Location | 3 months, 1 week ago (9 hours, 55 minutes after post)

you should try it :)

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