Transcript Study Abroad for Elementary/ Middle School Students

Introduction to
(Insert Your
Country) & Study
Abroad
Insert Institution Name, Your
Name, Title, Department
What is Study
Abroad?
Study abroad is both a fun and
safe experience where one person
travels to another country to live
and learn about that country.
“I had so much fun! The experience
was incredible. I met the best people
in the whole world. I would again in
an instant. THIS WAS THE
BEST THING I’VE EVER DONE!”
- Nikki, Study Abroad Student
My Region of the World
Add pictures and information about your
region of the world (ex. Southeast Asia,
Europe, Middle East, Latin America,
Western Africa, etc.)
My Home Country
In this slide provide a basic
overview of your country.
Introduce where you are from and
mention the cultural differences
and attractions of your country. In
the next few slides show the place
and role of your country in the
world – each role being a slide
and highlight the attractions and
significance of each region.
My Country
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Add information here about your country, such as
geography, population, your political system
(president, monarchy, prime minister, etc.) types of
houses, currency, types of food, fun things kids would
be interested in, etc.
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Attractions
Mention here different attractions to your
country-both physical and intangible. May
want to include picture of a landmark or just
a picture you are fond of at home. Another
attraction might be the language, and you
can say a sentence or two in your native
language.
My City
Add pictures and information about
city views, your friends, where you
went to school, places in your
community, etc.
Culture
Have a slide here about your
culture of your home country
and how it differs from culture
in the U.S. Perhaps you
want to include differences in
lifestyle, food, dress etc.
This is where I
live
•
Use this slide to insert pictures or to
discuss where you live. Remember,
the kids are interested in hearing
about you, and hearing your story
may enable them to not feel so
scared about living away from home.
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My Favorite
Things…
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Tell students about one of your favorite
things about your country to help them
understand the wide variety of things
you can experience while in a different
country.
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Why I Studied in the
USA

Add your own reasons here why you went
abroad to inspire them by learning your
perspective. These children may know very
little about your country, so now is your
chance to impart your knowledge to
encourage studying abroad.
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Top Reasons to Study
Abroad
• To have fun!
• To learn about other places
and people (CULTURE).
• To travel.
• To meet new people and
make new friends.
• To study new things.
• To learn to speak a
new language.
Why Study Abroad
• Develop
leadership skills.
• Exciting experiences.
• Creating new
confidence and
self-esteem.
“I had the time
of my life!”
- Randi, 6th Grader
Who can study
abroad?
• High School Students:
They can go for the school year,
semester or maybe just a few
weeks out of the summer.
• College Students
They can study for a summer,
semester, year or even their entire
college career can be spent abroad.
Study Abroad
Student Experiences
Where Can You Go?
Afric
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Asia
Australia
Central
America
Europe
Middle East
North
America
South
America
South
Asia
How to get
there
• Talk to your parents.
• Visit your school
counselor and see what
programs are available.
• Apply for a program.
• Get your passport.
• Pack your bags.
• Keep in touch.
(International calling cards,
international cell phones,
emails, and letters.)
Living
Arrangements
Living arrangements vary from one
locations to another. Possibilities
include residence halls, host families,
and boarding houses.
In some cases you will have a
meal plan, in other cases your
host family will provide
your meals.
Everyone Can Study
Abroad
Questions?
Offer to the class to answer any
questions they have about study
abroad or your home country
and culture, and/or how you feel
about living in the U.S. etc.