Studying or Working Abroad:

Transformative ExperienceBy: Rafaela Fiallos

There is a big world outside the United

StatesWho do I know of who is from

another country?

?Everyone can

study/work abroad.

What is Studying/Working

Abroad?Studying/Working abroad is a safe, unique and exciting experience where one person travels to another country to live and learn about that country. by studying or working.

"I had so much fun! The experience was incredible. I met the best people in the

whole world. I would go again in an instant. THIS WAS THE BEST THING I'VE EVER

DONE!"

-Taylor, Study Abroad Student in Chile

Why Study / Work Abroad?• Learn about new places and cultures.

• Meet new people and make new friends• Study new things• Learn to speak a new language • Develop leadership skills and

independence• Create confidence and self-esteem

Why I Studied Abroad…

• Learning English is very important in my country because

• It opens doors.• It will helped me understand

better the differences and similarities between cultures.

• It will improve my English and more opportunities to find a job by being bilingual.

• -Rafaela Fiallos

Who Can Study/Work Abroad?• High School Students:

They can go for the school year, semester or maybe just a few weeks out of the summer.

• Graduate Students:They can go to work for one or two years or they can get a master degree in a country with a different language.

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

PROF. KAREN GUSTAFSON

How might you change after

studying abroad98% feel that study abroad made them more mature.

96% feel that study abroad increased self confidence.

94% reported that the experience continues to influence interactions with people from different cultures

Where Can You Go?

Asia

Australia

Africa

Latin America

Europe

Africa

Middle East

REMEMBER:

19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Mathew 28: 19-20

CONCLUSION

Move. Be an IMPACT to a culture.Find your place and make the difference!Remember what Crown has taught YOU: Called to SERVE and prepare to LEAD!!!

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Berg, Mick. Journal of Studies in International Education. Brunel, 2006. pg.125-140http://www.ciee.org-CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchangehttp://www.ciee.org/home/research-publications/documents/CIEEOccasionalPapers32.pdfhttp://www.studyoverseas.gov.auwww.google.comwww.biblegateway.com