Study Abroad Personal Statement

Through these pictures, I will track each new experience and skill that I gain. Later, these pictures will go up on my university’s study abroad blog. Along with the blog post, I will create an informational flyer explaining the steps I took in order to be able to study abroad. On the flyer, I will include a list of available scholarships, resources for searching for a study abroad program, tips on choosing a study abroad program, and additional resources to find funding. To ensure that my information is as thorough and accurate as possible, I will coordinate with my university’s study abroad office. My experience in dealing with the study abroad office was overwhelmingly positive. The staff was very well-informed and supportive of my goals and this will be reflected in the

Studying abroad will be an experience of a lifetime. Going beyond the US Coastlines that I have never crossed will get be valuable life lessons that I must learn to be successful in my future career. I want to increase my knowledge both inside and outside of the classroom, and I believe the best way to do that for me is to continue to go beyond those small town borders that have kept me

Studying abroad is important to me for a multitude of reasons. The most pressing of which is,

There are several different positive and unique aspects of intercultural relationships. Intercultural relationships allow individuals to understand other people of different cultures, ethnicities, gender and etc. It is interesting understanding other peoples beliefs as well as how they have lived there life’s. A positive aspect of intercultural relationships is the difference between the two people. I think it is interesting learning how other people think and how they were brought up. When you are in an intercultural relationship you get to understand how that person feels about certain situations that they have been through. You get to learn who that person truly is.

Growing up, I didn’t really get the chance to have a lot of intercultural experiences. I really didn’t get the chance to actually speak one on one with someone from a completely different culture either. I must say, meeting with my conversation partner, Elena, even if we only met the two times so far, really opened my eyes and helped me learn a lot. I did not think that cultures could vary as much as they do. From meeting with my conversation partner, I learned that the social norms to me are not the social norms to everyone.

Iowa State University prides itself on its mission to “Create, share, and apply knowledge to make Iowa and the world a better place” (Iowa State University Office of the President: Mission and Vision). This mission focuses on the success of each and every student that attends Iowa State. In order for Iowa State’s Study Abroad program to follow the foundational mission of the entire university, it had to create a mission that also focused on the students. The mission they have formed and stand today consists of: putting emphasis on developing strong international adventures. In order for students to go out to other countries to receive a quality education, the Study Abroad program must create a strong base on which they are able to form equal quality education as Iowa State provides no matter where a student goes. To promote opportunities that are inclusive and affordable for all students. To prepare students and directors for success when studying abroad. To advance standards of safety and uphold

I am very interested in SYA summer because it will provide me with the best possible experience to learn spanish abroad. I am looking for a program that will have a rigorous curriculum to help me learn as much as possible in a short period of time. I believe studying spanish in Spain will provide the best setting for learning the language while at the same time getting to know the local people and their culture. I am very interested in having the best teachers and I believe SYA will provide me with that experience. I love traveling abroad and meeting new people and learning about the history of different countries. I have traveled several times to Latin America and Europe with my family and love to learn about the world and its people. I love

The Mission Statement clearly states that “… prepare students and program directors for successful learning abroad” (Mission Statement). This particular center of the Memorial Union prepares nearly over a thousand students and program directors for each school year. The employees of the Study Abroad Center prepare students and program directors by providing many different services such as peer advisors, study abroad advisors, project assistance, and health risk management information to students who are interested in working, studying or interning

While my passions lie in studying the international arena, I have never traveled abroad or experienced culture outside the United States and Canada. This program would greatly assist my personal growth by developing my cultural awareness and marketability in the workforce. In order to pursue a career in the international arena, an experience abroad is essential because the unique skill set that is developed. Some of these skills are: developing strategic thinking, open-mindedness, and problem solving skills in a way that I will not develop fully in the classroom

And I completed a month-long independent study project where I became more flexible and patient when working with local stakeholders. By stepping out of my comfort zone, I gained leadership qualities like language proficiency, cross-cultural awareness, and adaptability which I will incorporate in future global field placements. As a result, my study abroad helped me realize I can not only adapt but thrive in foreign countries, and exemplify global Social

Cultural awareness: having an understanding and appreciation for different cultures as well as your own. Being culturally aware allows you gain more insight and increases your knowledge on the way of life in other countries. You get a different perspective and a better appreciation for other cultures thereby eliminating close-mindedness. (San Diego State University, n.d.)

When I imagine my future, I envision attending George Washington University and taking advantage of its never-ending opportunities. My main goal is to receive a degree relating to environmental studies with an emphasis on public health. I intend on gaining the appropriate knowledge to travel the world to help improve the quality of life of others. GW offers both pathways which gives me the flexibility to explore what I feel most passionate about in order to determine how exactly I want to approach my career goals. After some research, I noticed GW puts great emphasis on study abroad programs which I would like to take full advantage. Being immersed in a completely different setting and culture will give me a greater sense of my surroundings.

I am applying for the spring 2016 London Study Abroad program. Though the courses offered during the program are only relevant in fulfilling my generals, the experiences I would gain by participating in your program would be invaluable to me and my future. I have always excelled in all areas of school. I have been a good student and an attentive learner. I am responsible with my school work and enjoy doing it.

Moving away from the country where you grew up is easy for some people, but for me, it was a challenge. I left Russia at the age of 14 to study in an English boarding school and spent three years there, then moved to Spain for three years to study at the IE University, now I came to America for my exchange semester and will return to Spain to finish my bachelor. All three of these countries are completely different to what I was used to and felt comfortable with. I never analysed why I felt so strange and never had many friends there. I just thought that people surrounding me were not ‘my kind of people’ they were just odd – I did not understand them and they did not understand me and, therefore, we never could bond. I have not spent enough time in the US so far to be able to reflect on it so I will focus on England and Spain compared to my Russian background.

Being able to study abroad is important to me personally, because as a student with