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Could Studying Abroad Be the Right Move for You?
Taking the leap and deciding to study abroad can be exciting, but it may also feel a little intimidating. However, studying abroad can come with many benefits and opportunities, from getting to travel to learning about new cultures. If you think studying abroad could be right for you, here are a few things it may be helpful to consider.
Dennis McKonkiePublished 4 years ago in EducationLearn a language? What’s the point?
I won’t lie to you, this is absolutely a reaction to Simon Jenkins’ Guardian article; “Ignore the panic: There’s little point to learning languages at school.”
Megan SchlankerPublished 4 years ago in EducationCollege Skills You Learn While on a Humanitarian Trip
Public Speaking/Self Confidence While on a humanitarian trip, you can gain public speaking skills depending on the subject of your trip. Speaking in public can be a big fear of people, and many volunteers have said that other trips have helped them develop the skills needed to speak in front of groups of people. Volunteers have reported being able to speak in front of large audiences effectively and more clearly. They also reported having more self-confidence which is a skill that is needed in everyday life. Imagine going on your trip as one person, and then coming back changed and more confident in yourself. That change in your life can set you up for future success in college and the life you choose to have.
Mikkie MillsPublished 5 years ago in EducationEvery Day I'm TEFLing
I was lost after finishing my bachelor's degree. I knew I wanted "out" of academia, and its bubble-like, library-centred existence; I knew I wanted to be IN the world, interacting with people, issues and solutions; I knew I needed at least a little bit of money in order to live my most impactful life; I had no idea where to start.
Chiara TorelliPublished 5 years ago in Education4 Practical Signs You're Ready to Study Abroad
Studying abroad is a dream for many students from all corners of the world. Studying in another country can have a lot of benefits, can offer many life experiences, and can simply be a lot of fun. From getting to know different cultures and gaining valuable foreign, international experience in relevant fields to making new friends, you name it. It is an essential part of learning a new language. Nothing beats practice when it comes to true, applicable knowledge. Studying abroad does come with its own set of responsibilities and considerations. The very thought of spending years in a foreign setting can be quite uncomfortable and jarring for many. One needs to think very carefully before making this big life-changing step. It means deliberately putting yourself outside of your comfort zone. Maturity, patience, and dealing well under pressure are necessary traits to have. Let’s cover some of the basic questions one has to ask him or herself when contemplating studying abroad. The answers to these questions, which we will try to extrapolate, will give us a better understanding if this is truly the best step we can take.
Lucas H. ParkerPublished 5 years ago in EducationLooking in the Mirror
On the 7th of May, 43 participants from Denmark, Palestine, Latvia, Lithuania, Armenia, UK, Georgia, and Jordan all met for some of the most memorable and educational days of our lives.
Sasha AmberPublished 5 years ago in EducationThe Beauty in Questioning
For the past two weeks of my summer, I had the opportunity to fly to Laos, a country on the other side of the world in Southeast Asia. I was a volunteer in a village called Sop Chem, or better known as, a home away from home. I was able to wake up every morning to go teach English to advanced teen students. Those students didn't need me to teach them, I wasn't giving them my "help." I was there because those students' eyes lit up at the thought of gaining more knowledge. They wanted to learn. Those students were intelligent when I got there, and they were intelligent when I left. I was there because learning brought them excitement. Sop Chem has an extremely strong community that would be flourishing with or without us. But, when our volunteer organization sat down, and asked the village what we could do with them, rather than for them, it not only created a bond, but it also allowed us to take measures to introduce sustainability to this community.
Amanda SmeltzerPublished 5 years ago in EducationExchange Student's Life in Vancouver
After extensive research on what it is like to live as an exchange student in Vancouver, I came to the conclusion that surprisingly, given that we are in the social media era, not many secondary students talk about their exchange experiences here. So following what some suggested to me, I will tell the world what my past eight months in Vancouver have been like.
Why Learn a New Language
Around 983 Billion people on Earth speak English. More people speak English as their second language, than native speakers, so the number of English speakers account for around 20 percent of the population of the world, you may ask if it is so widely spoken, why would I have to learn a new language if 1 in 10 people speak English? That question can easily be answered. Here are a few reasons why you should learn a second, or a third, language now:
Opportunities to Study Abroad in Law School
There is much to consider if you are thinking of studying abroad in law school. All students need to do a realistic cost-benefit analysis before you study abroad at law school and pay special attention to how it helps or hurts your future career prospects.
Mikkie MillsPublished 5 years ago in EducationITC—International Travelers Club
ITC was started in 2014 with the intention of providing students in the Memphis community a chance to see what else the world has to offer. I started it after working in an inner city school that only made the news when negative things happened in the community.
Alex TailliePublished 5 years ago in EducationHow Studying Abroad Can Benefit Your Career
Statistics show that American universities and colleges have a collective international students’ population of more than a million. On the flip side, thousands of American students are relocating abroad in pursuit of higher education. This phenomenon forms the base for the discussion: Is studying abroad is better than studying locally? If it is, which are its benefits particularly to one’s career?
Flora MayerPublished 5 years ago in Education