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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?
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