After having a fantastic first exchange experience on a short-term program in Japan, Mai See knew she wanted to head abroad again – this time for a longer study term. Although she was expecting to experience personal and intellectual growth during her time in South Korea, she wasn’t expecting to make quite so many friends!
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Sometimes a journey abroad can be truly life-changing, as in the case of Anthony, who left a job as a computer technician in the US to go and teach in China. Ten years later, Anthony has built a career as an ESL teacher and continues to build a unique life for himself on the other side of the world!
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In this time of uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, many of us will find ourselves at home much more than usual. You may have even had international travel cancelled. While this is disappointing, remember that you can still use your time at home productively while staying safe and protecting others. When you're not doing school work, consider checking out the MyWorldAbroad site. Our articles, resources and links can help you plan for your future international adventures.
For example, check out our World Online collection to see some of our favorite online tools and pages for learning... Read the full article
Since both of her parents are of German descent, going on exchange to Germany was a natural choice for Sabrina’s first long-term adventure abroad. She took part in a year-long exchange program that sent her to Tübingen in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, where she soaked up the culture and picked up a wealth of locals’ tips. Thinking of studying in Europe?
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Heather spent a full academic year on exchange at the Tec de Monterrey campus in Guadalajara, with the goals of improving her Spanish and immersing herself in Mexican culture. Not only did she achieve these goals, she also earned course credit and volunteered with community groups to gain even more insight into the colorful local culture.
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Do you recognize Lindsey's face from the MyWorldBlog? If you do, it's because she's done some serious traveling -- and continues to plan international adventures. This time, she reported to us about her time as an English teacher in Georgia.
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Ever wanted to just hit the road with some friends, some camping gear and no GPS? Well, that's exactly what Joana did when she spent a month traveling with almost 30 friends and acquaintances from Portugal to Romania and back again.
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It can be challenging to keep your international skill-building goals in mind while the school year is underway. This year will be even more challenging than most. Use our International School Year Check List Quick Guide to help you stay focused from month-to-month. Check which opportunities might be available online or on-campus, as we continue to work through travel restrictions. You can print this page out and keep it on your workdesk, or revisit it throughout the year. This guide is full of practical calls to action, and it's designed to help you make the most of your time. This is a... Read the full article
Jessica never expected that she would go abroad, but after choosing to attend university in her hometown, she wanted a change. Read her story to find out what she learned about herself and the world as she studied in Ireland, and traveled all over Europe. This is a positive and inspiring instalment of our Stories from Abroad series! Check it out. Been abroad? Tell us about it!
MyWorldAbroad’s The World Online is a curated collection of links from around the Internet, designed to inform and inspire. In 2020, Covid-19 rapidly changed the landscape of global travel and the world economy. Earlier this year, we added thirteen new links to articles dealing with the impact of the pandemic around the world, as well as highlighting what Covid-19 has revealed about cultures, digital nomadism and more.
One of the featured articles is POLITICO: Coronavirus Will Change the World Permanently. Here's How. In this intriguing article, 34 prominent thinkers from the worlds... Read the full article
