In this part of the section, you will hear 1 conversation and 2 lectures.

S Professor Anderson? I was wondering if you could help me for a second. I’m thinking of participating in a yearlong student-exchange program, but I’m not really sure if it’s a good idea or not.
A I’d be happy to help you. Let’s see ... I guess there are a lot of things to consider. You’re going to have to think about what you think you’ll gain and what you’ll have to give up. By the way, which program are you looking at?
S There’s an exchange with a European university that looks really interesting. I would be over there for a year. I guess it would be perfect for me, because German language and literature is my major. But I’m not sure I should go.
A It does sound like a good fit. Would you only study German while you were there? If that’s the case, you might have problems when you come back, because you’ll still need more credits to graduate. Don’t the language students need at least one science credit and two social science credits? I’m afraid you might have to spend an extra semester at school taking the classes you missed.
S I looked into that, and they offer special exemptions to the exchange students. I would study only German for the first six months there and then I would be able to take a science class with the other German students. Even though I would be missing the social science credits, I could still graduate.
A That doesn’t sound right. Are you sure?
S It’s not really a complete exemption. I would have to write two long essays on German culture while I was overseas and then have both of them accepted by one of the professors from the sociology department at this university. If they accept the essays, and that’s a big if, I can receive the equivalent of two full credits.
A Well, it sounds like you won’t suffer academically if you go, and having a chance to see the world would be a great opportunity. What else are you concerned about?
S Well ... What really bothers me is that it would be really expensive to go. It costs a lot of money just to buy the plane tickets. I’m not sure how I would afford it. I couldn’t ask my parents for more money for school.
A Living and studying abroad can be expensive, but when you consider the benefits, I imagine it’s actually worth it. It will look good on your resume, and I’m sure that it will really help you learn German. I know that if I studied it for a year, I would speak the language fairly well.
S I know that it would help me, but how can I get the money?
A There are a number of ways. You’re going to need to find a well-paid job this summer, and then work at it as much as you can. You could also apply for some scholarships. Or, you might also have to take out a student loan. It would be a struggle, but worth it, in the end.
S I think you’re right. But I’m going to have to think about it a bit more before I fill out the application. I still have three months before I have to make up my mind. Thanks for your help, though. I think I have a better idea of the pros and cons.
A No need to thank me. That’s what I’m here for.
    S There’s an exchange with a European university that looks really interesting. I would be over there for a year. I guess it would be perfect for me. because German language and literature is my major. But I’m not sure I should go.
    A It does sound like a good fit. Would you only study German while you were there? If that’s the case, you might have problems when you come back, because you’ll still need more credits to graduate, Don’t the language students need at least one science credit and two social science credits? I’m afraid you might have to spend an extra semester at school taking the classes you missed.
    What does the advisor mean when he says this:
    A It does sound like a good fit.