But one group of students is underrepresented in the surge of undergraduates going overseas: men. In 2016–17, women accounted for more than two-thirds of American students studying abroad, a proportion…
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Study Abroad: A student who knows the right way to study abroad
Being in a country where I didn’t speak the language felt like a pop quiz everyday but everyday living experiences in foreign countries were the best teachers I could ever…
Continue reading“I’m an NYU Student Who Hated My Study-Abroad Semester in Florence”
Confirming that the purpose of social media and media is to make a fool of oneself, an entitled arrogant self-centered, narcissistic self-promoting global elitist twit studying international relations says studying abroad was a waste and she hated the people of Italy. Wow. This is How Not To Study Abroad.
Continue readingU.S. State Department web site on all things study abroad
Check it out – much info: Why Study Abroad? | USA StudyAbroad (state.gov)
Continue readingThe importance of having international experience
Yet another example of the importance of international experience to one’s career trajectory. If you lack international experience, then make a plan to get that experience. International skills are critical in numerous professional careers.
Continue readingWhat ChatGPT says about the importance of international and global skills
Yes, it is important for young workers to develop international and global skills. In today’s increasingly interconnected world, having the ability to work effectively across borders and cultures is becoming…
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Why Do Women Like To Travel More Than Men? *A LOT MORE*
But the travel industry knows what the average American does not. That is, women are statistically and actually much more likely to travel than men. The average U.S. traveler is…
Continue reading“Voluntourism” is mostly scams
A while back I looked at some of the web sites for volunteering abroad – and every one of them looked like a scam. Volunteers had to pay all expenses,…
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How to Become a Global Citizen
How do you become a global citizen with global skills?
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Immigration: Traveling abroad, interacting with international community, results in more tolerance of immigrants
Study finds – no surprise – that those who have gone abroad, or interacted with immigrant populations, or who speak a 2nd language are more favorable towards immigration and immigrants.
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