Translating Your Education Abroad Experiences
Education abroad can take many forms in terms of programs, length, and countries. When you return from your education abroad program, there will be so much that you want to share, and other aspects that you may not know fully how to translate into a valuable skill, or that you maybe didn’t even...
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Bringing a bit of Canadian Culture to India
As part of the Post-Baccalaureate Education program at VIU, I had the opportunity to complete one of my teaching practicums abroad. I chose to do a practicum in India, without thinking too much about what would be waiting for me on the other side. However, I quickly learnt just how different the...
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No Worries Wednesday – Language Acquisition
No Worries Wednesday is a series where blog contributors speak to a topic which they were worried before they participated in an education abroad experience. Leaving all that you are surrounded by and comfortable with can be challenging or even frightening. This series will hopefully dispel myths...
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No Worries Wednesday - Navigating Language Barriers
No Worries Wednesday is a series where blog contributors speak to a topic which they were worried before they participated in an education abroad experience. Leaving all that you are surrounded by and comfortable with can be challenging or even frightening. This series will hopefully dispel myths...
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Getting to Australia: Easier than Finding the Zoo
I want to say that I didn’t have the normal start to study abroad. However, I don’t think I can say that with certainty. I don’t really think there is a normal way to begin the study abroad process. I will say that my story started with a series of events on, what felt like, an accelerated timeline...
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How to Fund your Study Abroad Experience
Studying abroad is an experience of a lifetime. Having the opportunity to study in a foreign country, taking in a new culture, embracing the unknown and maybe even learning a new language is a priceless adventure that unfortunately comes at a price. With that being said, regardless of cost, your...
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No Worries Wednesday - Exchange Expenses
No Worries Wednesday is a series where blog contributors speak to a topic which they were worried before they participated in an education abroad experience. Leaving all that you are surrounded by and comfortable with can be challenging or even frightening. This series will hopefully dispel myths...
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No Worries Wednesday - Education Timelines
No Worries Wednesday is a series where blog contributors speak to a topic which they were worried before they participated in an education abroad experience. Leaving all that you are surrounded by and comfortable with can be challenging or even frightening. This series will hopefully dispel myths...
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Do's and Dont's for Education Abroad
When going abroad there are so many aspects to think about. I understand the craze of being a student and have created some guidelines for do’s and don’t while abroad that I found applicable and hopefully you will to. Do: 1. Step Outside of Your Comfort Zone Going abroad and participating in the...
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10 Reasons to Go Abroad
My name is Alissa Ward, a fourth year business student at VIU. I’m double majoring in Management and International Business, and anyone who knows me, knows I’m a planner. I plan everything so far in advance to ensure every last detail is thought of. I even planned my 5th birthday party all by...
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