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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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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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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 IV
Now that we’ve established that you’re going to gain adventure, perspective, and face a few challenges along the way as benefits during your study abroad semester, let’s talk about two distinguished life lessons your study abroad experience is likely to teach you.
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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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The Remarkable Benefits of Study Abroad Series: Part I
Whether you plan to spend your time advancing your Italian language skills in Florence, backpacking with an exploration group around Croatia, or attending art school in New York City, adventure is no doubt within your future!
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