"Study Abroad Europe: A Workbook of Need-to-Know Topics about the EU and the USA" is for U.S. college students who are preparing to study abroad in Europe. Designed to help students place their study abroad experience in larger contexts by making comparisons between their European host country and the United States. Ideal for students who need to write a host country project as part of their study abroad application. More than 20 essential topics are covered, ranging from geography, people, education and political systems, to energy and the environment, heath care, taxation, work and retirement. More than 50 questions serve as direction for independent research papers, class presentations or host country projects which students can complete before, during or after their study abroad experience. FREE SAMPLE CHAPTERS are available at the website for this workbook. See "More about the Author" below for the website address."