Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Study Abroad Question! Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]kelsay0000[/m] at 5:46 pm on July 6, 2005[quote]I'd just tell him that you want some alone time[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post JerseyGirl04 Posted at 5:35 pm on July 6, 2005 Hi All, Lately I have been really interested in researching for the studying abroad program my school offers. The countries I am interested in are:  1) Rome, 2) London, or 3) Hawaii. Anyways, the question I have is, I have a BF of 2 years. I dont know if I should ask him to go with me or not. At first, the whole reason I wanted to study abroad was to meet new people and have a once in a  life time opportunity to explore the world, to be away from him for a bit. Now, that im thinking about it, im not sure what to do.  If I want to take time from him for a while, or ask him to go with me.  Has anyone asked there significant other to go on a study abroad trip or no? I would like to know what you think I should do.

Replies xcutioners Posted at 6:51 pm on Feb. 27, 2006 Well... maybe you could call your b/f from the place where you are... JerseyGirl04 Posted at 11:34 am on July 27, 2005 Haha...I know Hawaii's A State, I meant to say its not a country obviously. AMC13579 Posted at 7:39 am on July 27, 2005 Quote: from JerseyGirl04 at 1:24 pm on July 26, 2005 I know Hawaii isnt a State or Country....but there is a program offered there for the Summer. Haha actually Hawaii is a state.... :P I'm sure you know this I'm just being a brat JerseyGirl04 Posted at 12:24 pm on July 26, 2005 I know Hawaii isnt a State or Country....but there is a program offered there for the Summer. LilGuardchic86 Posted at 8:23 pm on July 25, 2005 how could Hawaii be study abroad if its a state? JerseyGirl04 Posted at 10:14 am on July 7, 2005 Ya Thats Very True, I agree with you AMC. I'm only 21 years old, and I wanted to take some time to explore the world when I have the chance to, before I graduate college. My school offers a short-term program to Hawaii, not full Fall or Spring term. AMC13579 Posted at 8:22 pm on July 6, 2005 Hmm... well first of all. Hawaii is not a country. Second, I think you should take this time apart. That may sound very definate but if you two go together you are going to only have eachother and most likely at least one of you is going to end up clinging to the other one and you aren't going to get the full, enriching experience that you could otherwise. My ex-boyfriend and I moved out of state and went to the same college (not a study abroad but still away from home... I wasn't dating anyone when I did my actual study abroad fortunately) and we were so isolated our first year here. When you do a study abroad it often takes a lot of courage to branch out and having him there will make that less likely. If you two are meant to be together then you will get together again when you get back. Take this time for yourself. Your still young, have an adventure alone before you get tied down for good and don't have that opportunity. JerseyGirl04 Posted at 7:14 pm on July 6, 2005 Thanks for the advice everyone. :) kelsay0000 Posted at 5:46 pm on July 6, 2005 I'd just tell him that you want some alone time superguy68 Posted at 5:39 pm on July 6, 2005 I find it hard to believe that Hawaii is offered in the stuyd abroad oppurtunities, but alright. If you are serious about studying abroad you should let him know long before you leave. Let it sink in. When he is more use to the idea you can go from there. If you are looking for a new way of life to experiment with you probably shouldn't ask him to go with you. You two could just have an open relationship (as in you can date other people) while you are on your abroad trip. Thats what I would do, but then again, I am not you. think pink241 Posted at 5:39 pm on July 6, 2005 Ive had a similar situation like this when i went with my church to Mexico.. I told my bf the reason why i wanted to go was to help ppl and meet new ppl..  but when i got there.. it was cool to be with different ppl but i missed the comfort of a close friend.. so i dunno/ i would bring em' and then if you get sick of seeing each other.. just separate or a bit All 11 previous replies displayed.