Episode 5 - Nigerian Education

Episode 6 - U.S. Education [Finale]

The end of endings. In this final episode, we discuss points made in all previous episodes in an attempt to draw conclusive statements on how the U.S. education system can benefit from education systems abroad. Moreover, we detail upsides, as well as flaws in the United States' education system, providing personal input on our own experience within. We hope that you've enjoyed the journey with us, as we observed academia abroad.

Episode 5 - Nigerian Education

Our travels continue into West Africa. In this episode, listeners are provided information on the Nigerian education system - one that is unlike all others we've discussed thus far. This country has been enveloped in economic disadvantage, and such is apparent in their educative drawbacks. As we near the close of our journey, this episode is meant to challenge listeners to consider the fine line between advantageous and lackluster educational structure seen here in the United States.

Episode 4 - Norwegian Education

The fourth investigation of this series, and it's an interesting one. The second of two Scandinavian nations observed in this podcast, Norway aligns itself in many ways like Sweden. This western nation of Scandinavia upholds socio-economic equality to a new high, especially since the country insists upon free public post-secondary education for any student - foreign or in-nation. This devotion, along with many other is what differentiates Norway from Sweden, making it all the more necessary to inquire the application of Norwegian educative policies in the U.S. reciprocate. For scholarships in Norwegian education, visit https://www.studyinnorway.no/

Episode 3 - Swedish Education

The journey continues here in the third episode. Beyond the fairytale fjord views and the dreamlike aurora borealis spectacle, the Scandinavian region houses two countries of notable educational structure, with the first being Sweden. Located along the east coast of the peninsula that borders the Baltic Sea, Sweden is a nation that offers a whirlwind of benefits for international and residential students alike. The positives list is long, containing benefits such as free post-secondary education options and gender-conscious studies, but behind this stage curtain is a sheathed sword of high-living costs and educational exclusivity. Listeners can tune into this episode to discover all there is to know about the educative benefits and drawbacks within the Swedish community.

Episode 2 - Chinese Education

The first in-depth entry for our journey. With intensive curriculums and early head starts, Chinese education is developed to uphold discipline over creative freedom. This episode takes listeners through this Asian country's educational standing to observe why Chinese academia is as competitive as it is, and what conflicts might be apparent.