Introduction to (Insert Your Country) & Study

AbroadInsert Institution Name, Your Name, Title, Department

What is Study Abroad?What is Study Abroad?What is Study Abroad?What is Study Abroad?

“I had so much fun! The experiencewas incredible. I met the best peoplein the whole world. I would again inan instant. THIS WAS THE BEST THING I’VE EVER DONE!” - Nikki, Study Abroad Student

Study abroad is both a fun and safe experience where one persontravels to another country to liveand learn about that country.

My Region of the WorldMy Region of the WorldAdd pictures and information about your region of the world (ex. Southeast Asia, Europe, Middle East, Latin America, Western Africa, etc.)

My Home CountryMy Home CountryIn this slide provide a basic overview of your country. Introduce where you are from and mention the cultural differences and attractions of your country. In the next few slides show the place and role of your country in the world – each role being a slide and highlight the attractions and significance of each region.

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n Add information here about your country, such as geography, population, your political system (president, monarchy, prime minister, etc.) types of houses, currency, types of food, fun things kids would be interested in, etc.

My CountryMy Country

    

Mention here different attractions to your

country-both physical and intangible. May

want to include picture of a landmark or just

a picture you are fond of at home. Another

attraction might be the language, and you

can say a sentence or two in your native

language.

AttractionsAttractions

Add pictures and information about city views, your friends, where you went to school, places in your community, etc.

My CityMy City

Culture Culture

Have a slide here about your culture of your home country and how it differs from culture in the U.S. Perhaps you want to include differences in lifestyle, food, dress etc.

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This is where I liveThis is where I live• Use this slide to insert pictures or to

discuss where you live. Remember, the kids are interested in hearing about you, and hearing your story may enable them to not feel so scared about living away from home.

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My Favorite Things…

My Favorite Things…

• Tell students about one of your favorite things about your country to help them understand the wide variety of things you can experience while in a different country.

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Add your own reasons here why you went abroad to inspire them by learning your perspective. These children may know very little about your country, so now is your chance to impart your knowledge to encourage studying abroad.

Why I Studied in the USA

Why I Studied in the USA

Top Reasons to Study Abroad

Top Reasons to Study Abroad

• To have fun!

• To learn about other places

and people (CULTURE).

• To travel.

• To meet new people and

make new friends.

• To study new things.

• To learn to speak a

new language.

    

“I had the time of my life!”

- Randi, 6th Grader

• Develop

leadership skills.

• Exciting experiences.

• Creating new

confidence and

self-esteem.

Why Study AbroadWhy Study Abroad

• College StudentsThey can study for a summer, semester, year or even their entire college career can be spent abroad.

• High School Students:They can go for the school year, semester or maybe just a few weeks out of the summer.

Who can study abroad?Who can study abroad?

Study AbroadStudent Experiences Study AbroadStudent Experiences

Where Can You Go?Where Can You Go?

GhanaGhana

South AfricaSouth Africa

AfricaAfrica

ChinaChina

JapanJapan

AsiaAsia

AustraliaAustralia

CairnsCairns

Adelaide

Melbourne

SydneySydney

Costa RicaCosta Rica

GuatemalaGuatemala

Central AmericaCentral America

EuropeEurope

FranceFrance

Italy

GreeceGermany

Spain

EgyptEgypt

IsraelIsrael

Middle EastMiddle East

CanadaCanada

MexicoMexico

North AmericaNorth America

BrazilBrazil

ChileChile

PeruPeru

South AmericaSouth America

IndiaIndia

South Asia

South Asia

• Talk to your parents.

• Visit your school counselor and see what programs are available.

• Apply for a program.

• Get your passport.

• Pack your bags.

• Keep in touch. (International calling cards, international cell phones, emails, and letters.)

How to get thereHow to get there

Living arrangements vary from onelocations to another. Possibilities include residence halls, host families, and boarding houses.

In some cases you will have a meal plan, in other cases your host family will provide your meals.

Living Arrangements

Living Arrangements

Everyone Can Study Abroad

Everyone Can Study Abroad

Offer to the class to answer any questions they have about study abroad or your home country and culture, and/or how you feel about living in the U.S. etc.

Questions?Questions?