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Get comfortable with being uncomfortable… amazing things will happen!!
Read MoreGet comfortable with being uncomfortable… amazing things will happen!!
Keep in touch with your friends and family while you’re gone.
Be safe and smart, but set out with a goal of being open to new experiences!
Read MoreBe safe and smart, but set out with a goal of being open to new experiences!
Don’t be shy, step out of your comfort zone. Now is the time to try new things!
Read MoreDon’t be shy, step out of your comfort zone. Now is the time to try new things!
Enjoy every second, the ups and downs make for the best experiences of your life!
Read MoreEnjoy every second, the ups and downs make for the best experiences of your life!
Go for it!
Be open to new adventures!
Take it’s all in don’t be sad abroad remind yourself you’re only there for 3 months.
Read MoreTake it’s all in don’t be sad abroad remind yourself you’re only there for 3 months.
Take advantage of your time abroad!!! Don’t waste any of it!! Try to always be doing something!
Read MoreTake advantage of your time abroad!!! Don’t waste any of it!! Try to always be doing something!
Be willing to try new things and to go a little bit out of your comfort zone. If…
Read MoreBe willing to try new things and to go a little bit out of your comfort zone. If you find yourself not traveling make it a staycation – explore where you are staying by going to different Resturant’s or areas in your city you haven’t been yet. Don’t be afraid to take some chances on yourself as you never know where you’ll find yourself. Have the best time abroad!
Be open minded! You are going to a different country, and being immersed in a different culture. There…
Read MoreBe open minded! You are going to a different country, and being immersed in a different culture. There will be differences in the country you going to, so just be open to learning new things! It will help you to adjust to your new surroundings, and you will learn a lot about yourself along the way!
Take advantage of every opportunity to explore your host city and country and experience the culture while you…
Read MoreTake advantage of every opportunity to explore your host city and country and experience the culture while you are there.
Don’t be afraid to try new things! Experiencing the new culture and living in the moment is just…
Read MoreDon’t be afraid to try new things! Experiencing the new culture and living in the moment is just half of the fun you’ll have abroad.
Be as adventurous as possible!
So I’ve decided that studying abroad is like breaking in new shoes. Can be painful at times, especially,…
Read MoreSo I’ve decided that studying abroad is like breaking in new shoes. Can be painful at times, especially, in the beginning but the journey trekked is beautiful, challenging, and perpetual. It is a whole lot different than the typical college life us kids from the states are used to or is considered the “norm”. I have to say staying in a place for more than a few weeks gives you time to depict, observe, and really grasp that factors that play a factor in the culture that engulfs that specific country. There is so much to it, it’s not just the stereotypes: it’s the food, the people, the mannerisms, the little idiosyncrasies, the political temperament, and the geographical location.
Experience everything! The weird, the funny, the sad, and the different. The accumulation of these will make for…
Read MoreExperience everything! The weird, the funny, the sad, and the different. The accumulation of these will make for the best experiences of your life.
Be open to new experiences!
Immerse yourself into the culture around you!
Join a club! It is an easy and fun opportunity to get to hang out with native speakers.…
Read MoreJoin a club! It is an easy and fun opportunity to get to hang out with native speakers. Plus, they may have clubs that you can’t experience back home!
When experiencing a new culture, it’s essential that you keep an open mind!
Read MoreWhen experiencing a new culture, it’s essential that you keep an open mind!
Figure out how your abroad school handles class registration before the process begins.
Read MoreFigure out how your abroad school handles class registration before the process begins.
A big part of studying abroad is the studying part. Even if the classes aren’t being transferred for…
Read MoreA big part of studying abroad is the studying part. Even if the classes aren’t being transferred for credits at your home university, you should still take school seriously. It’s rewarding to know that you can do well in any school system in any country. 🙂
Pack the essentials!
Try everything you possibly can!
Do not be afraid to try new things! Put yourself out there and explore!
Read MoreDo not be afraid to try new things! Put yourself out there and explore!
Enjoy the city you’ve chosen to live in! Travel is tempting, but make sure you allow time to…
Read MoreEnjoy the city you’ve chosen to live in! Travel is tempting, but make sure you allow time to fully appreciate the wonderful place you get to call home!
Relax and say yes to everything. Say yes to the new culture and tradition. Say yes to the new…
Read MoreRelax and say yes to everything. Say yes to the new culture and tradition. Say yes to the new food even if you do not believe you will like it, try it anyway because at least then you will know for sure. Say yes to the opportunities that this program has to offer you because these are lessons and experiences you can not get everywhere.
Don’t be scared to try something new! Whether it’s a new experience or new food, you won’t regret…
Read MoreDon’t be scared to try something new! Whether it’s a new experience or new food, you won’t regret taking the opportunity!
Have an open mind and open heart, reach out to the community that is being provided to you…
Read MoreHave an open mind and open heart, reach out to the community that is being provided to you through CISabroad as well as your University.
Just try to be excited about your semester and don’t worry about all the unknowns. Everything will work…
Read MoreJust try to be excited about your semester and don’t worry about all the unknowns. Everything will work out and you’ll have a great time!!
Take advantage of all the opportunities you receive and don’t be afraid to try new things and be…
Read MoreTake advantage of all the opportunities you receive and don’t be afraid to try new things and be open.
Be brave! Take chances, and step out of your comfort zone. It will be worth it!
Read MoreBe brave! Take chances, and step out of your comfort zone. It will be worth it!
Take advantage of every opportunity to try something new. Get out of your comfort zone, grab a friend,…
Read MoreTake advantage of every opportunity to try something new. Get out of your comfort zone, grab a friend, and explore!
Experience as much of the culture in your country you’re studying in as you can.
Read MoreExperience as much of the culture in your country you’re studying in as you can.
Spend time in your host city! I know being abroad is exciting and you get bit by the…
Read MoreSpend time in your host city! I know being abroad is exciting and you get bit by the travel bug several times but it is important that you spend some time in your city because you want to get to know all the history and sites. If you’re doing a homestay, make time for your host family and to get to know them because they are the hub to understand and learn about the host country and culture.
Prepare early and save a lot
Don’t let your nerves get the best of you. Get out of your comfort zone and immerse yourself…
Read MoreDon’t let your nerves get the best of you. Get out of your comfort zone and immerse yourself in the different cultures!
As long as you have the confidence, you can do anything you put your mind to.
Read MoreAs long as you have the confidence, you can do anything you put your mind to.
Don’t be intimidated by the applications or the paperwork you need to do for your home institution. Put…
Read MoreDon’t be intimidated by the applications or the paperwork you need to do for your home institution. Put aside all your worries about traveling to a new place, and go for it. Sure it will be weird for the first couple of days, but it will be an experience you’ll never forget, and you’ll make new friends you never would have met otherwise.
Be open to trying new things. Join activities on campus that you normally wouldn’t and reach out to…
Read MoreBe open to trying new things. Join activities on campus that you normally wouldn’t and reach out to fellow classmates to make friends. The more you involve yourself on campus and in the surrounding the culture, the more you will get out of your experience abroad.
Don’t be afraid to explore the place you venture to! Your adventure in a new county will bring…
Read MoreDon’t be afraid to explore the place you venture to! Your adventure in a new county will bring you a lot of great surprises and they could even be down the street in a new country.
Be open to all opportunities. Say yes even if it scares you (reasonably, of course!). You will encounter…
Read MoreBe open to all opportunities. Say yes even if it scares you (reasonably, of course!). You will encounter so many new and exciting things while abroad so don’t let yourself miss out on them!
Enjoy every moment as it comes, live in the moment, and put your phone down every once in…
Read MoreEnjoy every moment as it comes, live in the moment, and put your phone down every once in a while. It’s worth it.
One piece of advice I would tell future CISabroad students is to definitely reach out to the CIS…
Read MoreOne piece of advice I would tell future CISabroad students is to definitely reach out to the CIS directors of where you are staying and form a relationship with them because they can help you with absolutely anything, even if you need to just talk. Also, make sure to budget which will ease a lot of stress but most of all have fun!
Don´t be afraid to immerse yourself in the culture and language of your country – even if that…
Read MoreDon´t be afraid to immerse yourself in the culture and language of your country – even if that means looking a little silly.
Take advantage of every single second while abroad and to travel to nearby places as much as possible!
Read MoreTake advantage of every single second while abroad and to travel to nearby places as much as possible!
Study as much as you can about language and culture before going abroad.
Read MoreStudy as much as you can about language and culture before going abroad.
Embrace the cultural differences and be open to different ways of living life!
Read MoreEmbrace the cultural differences and be open to different ways of living life!
Make sure to carry around cash! Though most convenience stores accept cards, many smaller to middling businesses only…
Read MoreMake sure to carry around cash! Though most convenience stores accept cards, many smaller to middling businesses only accept cash. Don’t get stuck with your friends having to pay for you!
Study earnestly, speak honestly, journey energetically, and have a mind that is as open and as expansive as…
Read MoreStudy earnestly, speak honestly, journey energetically, and have a mind that is as open and as expansive as a never-ending book. Living abroad may seem like a big step out of one’s well known day to day life, but it can oftentimes be a step that puts your day to day into a clear perspective you may have not seen before! Study abroad is not only sitting in a classroom and learning. Nor is it solely partying and adventuring. It is truly an experience of how to understand this life from a different perspective. It is a chance to study life abroad, in a surrounding you would not normally be within.
Try as many new things as you can while abroad! Also, keep a journal or blog so you…
Read MoreTry as many new things as you can while abroad! Also, keep a journal or blog so you don’t forget all your cool experiences!
Take advantage of every opportunity you have to try something new. Whether it’s trying new food, joining a…
Read MoreTake advantage of every opportunity you have to try something new. Whether it’s trying new food, joining a local sports team, or volunteering in the community, these experiences of stepping outside of your comfort zone will create the most space for self-growth during your time abroad!
Don’t be afraid to go outside of your comfort zone and try new things!
Read MoreDon’t be afraid to go outside of your comfort zone and try new things!
Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone! Although planning for and going on a global…
Read MoreDon’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone! Although planning for and going on a global program can be a daunting task, the rewards you will receive will outweigh that initial discomfort a thousand times over.
Be mindful of scholarship deadlines, you don’t want to miss free money!
Read MoreBe mindful of scholarship deadlines, you don’t want to miss free money!