Sample Essay Questions
-What do you hope to gain through study abroad? How does this program fit with your personal and academic goals? (200-400 words)
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Being a positive representative of GVSU is an important role assumed by all study abroad participants. Describe what characteristics you believe best describe representative?(200-400 words)
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Depending on the program, study abroad often requires students to accept a high degree of independence, flexibility, and acceptance of ambiguity. Describe your readiness to adapt to these expectation. (200-400 words)
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Have you ever traveled abroad before? please list the countries and the duration of your visit.
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Do you have any foreign language experience?
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What would you consider to be the most significant events of developments taking place in the country in which you plan to study ? (200-400 words)
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