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FirstLight

(15,771 posts) Tue Jan 6, 2026, 07:25 PM Jan 6

Im supposed to go to France for a school trip in summer

And now I am looking at study abroad opportunities in the UK and Ireland for Fall.
I don't know if it will be "safer" but I don't think I will want to come back to the US immediately.

Besides, what better place to study archaeology and ancient history studies than where theres Neolithic sites everywhere!

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Im supposed to go to France for a school trip in summer (Original Post) FirstLight Jan 6 OP

Take any chance you can get. dhol82 Jan 6 #1

I wish that sort of opportunity had been available to me! Maeve Jan 6 #2

Lol .. I don't know about Young! FirstLight Jan 6 #5

I just hit 70--you're still young Maeve Jan 7 #11

Bon Voyage! Don't forget to go online and get an Electronic Travel Authorization for the UK surfered Jan 6 #3

Awesome thanks FirstLight Jan 6 #6

Get that visa process started now róisín_dubh Jan 6 #4

Yes, I see schools have Feb 1 deadlines FirstLight Jan 6 #7

Sounds like "Almond Joy time". "Indescribably delicious!" calimary Jan 6 #8

Ha! Totally 😁 FirstLight Jan 6 #9

Do it, if you can. sinkingfeeling Jan 6 #10

dhol82

(9,637 posts)

1. Take any chance you can get.

Reply to FirstLight (Original post)

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 07:34 PM

Jan 6

Study abroad is worth its weight in gold. And might allow you to stay in a country you might prefer.

Maeve

(43,345 posts)

2. I wish that sort of opportunity had been available to me!

Reply to FirstLight (Original post)

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 07:40 PM

Jan 6

Take it, enjoy, learn more than you thought you could!
Love Newgrange, Nowth and Dowth in Ireland, haven't gotten to Stonehenge (get a special tour outside regular hours)...see it all while you're young!

FirstLight

(15,771 posts)

5. Lol .. I don't know about Young!

Reply to Maeve (Reply #2)

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 08:14 PM

Jan 6

56 this year, but they have some special scholarships for older students too...

Maeve

(43,345 posts)

11. I just hit 70--you're still young

Reply to FirstLight (Reply #5)

Wed Jan 7, 2026, 09:09 AM

Jan 7

surfered

(12,222 posts)

3. Bon Voyage! Don't forget to go online and get an Electronic Travel Authorization for the UK

Reply to FirstLight (Original post)

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 07:54 PM

Jan 6

It’s a new requirement which allows you to travel in the UK for 6 months and transit thru the Uk

Go to GOV.UK

FirstLight

(15,771 posts)

6. Awesome thanks

Reply to surfered (Reply #3)

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 08:15 PM

Jan 6

☺️

róisín_dubh

(12,249 posts)

4. Get that visa process started now

Reply to FirstLight (Original post)

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 08:06 PM

Jan 6

It’s expensive and can take long for the UK, if you’re doing a student visa.

FirstLight

(15,771 posts)

7. Yes, I see schools have Feb 1 deadlines

Reply to róisín_dubh (Reply #4)

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 08:16 PM

Jan 6

...i sent a message to my Global Ed person at Arizona State University where I am currently attending.

calimary

(89,254 posts)

8. Sounds like "Almond Joy time". "Indescribably delicious!"

Reply to FirstLight (Original post)

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 09:17 PM

Jan 6

FirstLight

(15,771 posts)

9. Ha! Totally 😁

Reply to calimary (Reply #8)

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 09:21 PM

Jan 6

The actual class in France is called "Food and Culture" so we'll be tasting the best stuff!!! Considering that I have been in love with France since my HS french classes, it's definitely a bucket list trip!!! ☺️✨

sinkingfeeling

(57,473 posts)

10. Do it, if you can.

Reply to FirstLight (Original post)

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 10:50 PM

Jan 6

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