Studying Abroad
Your options for studying abroad depend on the school you are attending and the program you
are in. Things to keep in mind
include transferability of course credits, the availability of required courses abroad, and differing
lengths of both
courses and programs. Entrance requirements may be different in other countries, and fees will almost
certainly be different.
If you have your heart set on studying abroad but you are coming up against problems with transferring
credits, finding appropriate
courses, or just fitting in foreign study in general, you may want to consider taking an extra year of
study. This will
allow you to fit in all your required courses at home so you will have flexibility in your course choices
abroad.
Ultimately, the best resource for information on studying abroad would be your school, but there are a few
websites that
may help:
An ADHA page that includes information on education, licensure, and employment in the U.S.
The International Federation of Dental Hygienists' database on working in its member nations (Australia,
Canada, Denmark,
Finland, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, United
Kingdom, United States of America.)
Study Abroad Programs by Country:
Information and links on the topic of studying abroad.
Another great resource filled with information on the topic of studying abroad