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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 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 Abroad: …
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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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The 3 Reasons You SHOULD Study Abroad
Follow me on Pinterest https://youtu.be/wk2GeMAE43Q The decision to study abroad is often not one made lightly. Between deciding where to study abroad, how long you should stay for, factoring in the cost of your fees and living expenses, and getting your visa status sorted, it can be overwhelming at times. For many of the future study abroad students that I advise, I always tell them that the pre-departure process is often harder than the actual semester away because it requires you to exercise a mix of strength, tenacity, patience, grift, and competitiveness, often all at once. So what does it take to study abroad? Are there certain qualities you…
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The Remarkable Benefits of Study Abroad Series: Part V
There is no doubt that study abroad is a valuable tool that will help you along with your future endeavors. Not to mention, there are so many opportunities that often come along for study abroad students. Here are three of my favorites to consider.
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The Remarkable Benefits of Study Abroad Series: Part III
Let’s spend a minute or two talking about challenges since we all have them. Perhaps you’re facing one right now or you will be soon. As a person of great faith, I believe that challenges are not roadblocks or made to make us angry, but are simply ‘tests’ put in place by a higher power to teach lessons, make us stronger, and help navigate us from situations that may harm us. Also, as humans in a culture that can be consumed with ‘all-knowing’ thoughts, these hurdles usher in some much-needed humility.
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