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The Unexpected Benefits of Study Abroad
Follow me on Pinterest https://youtu.be/KnZyQ9moei8 The joys of spending a semester (or two!) as part of a study abroad experience can be endless, thrilling, and worth all the hassle that it takes to plan it. For most students, the delight of simply having the chance to finalize where to study abroad, traveling and exploring a new country, eating new foods, potentially learning a new language, and having a change of pace from “regular” life is enough. However, while many will consider some of the basic benefits of studying abroad in 2022 that they may have heard about from friends or on TikTok, other unexpected opportunities can arise that are worth…
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(VIDEO) Do I Need The Covid Vaccine to Study Abroad?
Follow me on Pinterest Semi-Editorial: Vaccines & Study Abroad 2022 Disclaimer: YES. Covid is real. YES I have been vaccinated. YES. I think it’s un-American and otherwise vile to force it onto other people. No. I will not apologize for feeling that way. ————————————————— Since the beginning of the pandemic, it seems the goalposts have continued to move on all measurements, the world over. Generally, It all started with two weeks of “quarantining” (granted, historically, we in the west have only quarantined sick people – These are just facts!) to stop the spread. We were told not to wear a mask, then we were told to wear a…
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3 Reasons Why You Should Study Abroad in 2022
Follow me on Pinterest Since the start of the COVID-19 health crisis, discussions of short and long-term impacts on education have echoed through the hallowed walls of institutions worldwide. Specifically for study abroad, there was a strong belief by some “experts” (at this point, does that term mean anything?) that a shift to virtual/online study abroad options might become long-term based on the fact that these programs are cheaper, require minimal legwork on behalf of the student and still provide a well-rounded cultural experience. To this point, it should also be considered that Americans studying abroad is a completely different thing than students in the rest of the world…
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Study Abroad in a Post-COVID World: What Will It Look Like?
Follow me on Pinterest Since the start of the pandemic, those of us who work as study abroad advisors have all received the same questions from students: Will Study Abroad return and what will it look like when it does? The optimist in me hoped that by late 2020, students would be buzzing around the streets in the likes of London, Paris, and New York, even if they had to take extra precautions. When that fizzled, I became more of a pragmatist and considered Spring 2021 as a more attainable goal. That too was a bit overly ambitious, keeping in mind all that had happened. The tides on…
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How To Use Study Abroad to Advance Your Career
Follow me on Pinterest https://youtu.be/CIFQ7jUEiQM Study abroad is often a transformative experience. While it may seem that your time away comes and goes quickly, the memories will remain forever and the access to more opportunities are now more fruitful than it would have been had you not gone. Here are five ways that study abroad can be used to improve your career: 1. Building and Developing Your Resume/CV The reason why many students opt for study abroad, it is a high-valued asset to have included on your resume. Whether you are applying for new campus jobs, internships, or headed out to begin your full-time career, people love hearing…
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The 3 Reasons You SHOULD NOT Study Abroad
Follow me on Pinterest https://youtu.be/_FzqgN8Hns4 As discussed in another recent post, we know that the decision to study abroad is never made without great consideration. Depending on your level in school, future personal and career goals, and the purpose for wanting to spend a semester (or longer!) away, there are endless options for study abroad available. While there are many reasons to study abroad, there are equal amounts to not study abroad, and these need to be taken into account. Study abroad is an amazing opportunity but similar to college is not necessary or made for everyone. Let’s evaluate three of the main reasons you should NOT Study…
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Affordable Study Abroad Advising for Students Worldwide
Follow me on Pinterest https://youtu.be/FxnqvvKo5bQ Ready to begin planning your study abroad experience but not sure where to start? That’s WHERE I come in! Hi! My name is Kimber and I’m The Study Abroad Specialist and Founder of The LiveStudyLearn Abroad Association, the world’s premier members’ club for study abroad students worldwide. My mission since I launched my business has been to provide future study abroad students with the opportunities I did not have when I embarked on my journey. To read more about my story, click this link. What is Study Abroad Advising? That’s WHERE YOU come in. Study abroad advising in its traditional…
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