Studying Abroad Essay

Rinehart-Darkatsch Scholarship for International Study in Education Application Essay “One’s destination is never a place but a new way of seeing things.” This quote may seem cliché, however, it directly distinguishes the purpose of studying abroad for me. I will study abroad in Seville, Spain for the fall 2016 semester and possibly a portion of the summer. While in Spain, I will have opportunities to see new and interesting places and improve my Spanish language skills, more importantly,…

While I wasn't particular about where the site was located, I knew I wanted to travel abroad. I have traveled abroad before during the spring semester of my sophomore year so I was interested in traveling and studying abroad once again. There is a great deal of experience, personal and educational, to be gained from living and studying abroad. Because I have not had access to a full osteology course, I also wanted to attend a field school that would allow me to…

I am currently studying forensic science and I love what I do, ever since I was younger I have always wanted to do forensic science, a dream that seemed almost impossible to do to me at the time, many people told me that it wasn’t possible for me to do. Despite this, I carried on and pursed my dream to study forensics at a degree level and I am proud of that, I strive to be someone who can step out of their comfort zone and take the steps to do what their heart desires regardless of any setbacks…

those who do not travel read only a page.” All travel has its advantages. By traveling to study abroad, one will experience a brand-new country with incredible new outlooks, customs and activities. For, instance, Students coming to Portland might be interested to visit the MT. Hood and Metro Washington Park Zoo. Another advantages of studying abroad is Career benefits. When students finish their study abroad program and return home, they will return with a new perspective on culture, language…

that my interest in Hispanic culture expanded and became my focus. I was introduced to the Texas Tech University Center in Seville study abroad program in my first Spanish course and was motivated to be involved. This particular program intrigued me because it is operated by Texas Tech faculty. Being in a foreign country involves…

(Peppers, 2013). Studying abroad, preferably starting as early as kindergarten, will expose students to other cultures, different languages, and provide students a more enhanced view of the world through a different lense. An article published by the Huffington post and written by Carol Carter stated, “[Lack of exposure and language barriers]” as two of the top reason that low income students are not succeeding in school (Carter, 2013). It has shown true that studying abroad not only gives…

that I am today. This ability to thrive in new and foreign environments will benefit me while studying abroad. While studying abroad I will be further away from home and see my family even less than I do now. However, I am not worried about this because I have accustomed myself to rarely seeing my family during my time at Grace. My level of mature is another strength that will benefit me during my time abroad. I understand that every culture is unique and when experiencing a different culture it…

as a politician and use my experiences to create a more peaceful, understanding, and harmonious world. Studying in Chile will better my Spanish and improve my knowledge of Latin American culture in general. Growing in both of these areas will better prepare me to be a well informed, competent attorney that cannot only practice in the United States, but also abroad. Finally, studying abroad for a year will help me grow by improving my cultural awareness and independence. Living in a different…

International students face a variety of adjustments while studying in the United States. Researchers have provided an understanding of the kinds of adjustments international students have while adapting to university life, and one of the most discussed adjustments international student face is with social adjustment. Social adjustment is an effort made by an individual to cope with standards, values and needs of a society to be accepted. It can be defined as a psychological process. In this…

like a book, if you only read one page you will never know its full story.” These were the words of my fifth-grade elementary history teacher that have stuck with me since. My dreams of studying abroad began at an early age, but I was unknowing of the opportunity until college. I made my decision to study abroad after summer, 2017 when my parents met the economical means to take my family and I to their home country of Mexico and Guatemala. As a Public Health major at the University of…