As I was checking Twitter I noticed my timeline was taken over by #StudyAbroadBecause. Set up by Air BnB and The White House to promote studying abroad … but the reasons are international and if you are doubting about doing a semester abroad let these encouragements convince you.
Have you been abroad? What were your reasons?
#StudyAbroadBecause it's the most amazing experience, and you'll learn so much about a different culture, the world and yourself.
— Aileen Mack (@aileen_mack) December 11, 2014
I'd #StudyAbroadBecause the US is only small drop in the pond. Nothing better than being immersed in culture for an extended period of time.
— Kwin Mosby (@KwinMosby) December 11, 2014
#StudyAbroadBecause it is the best experience you will ever have @OU_in_Arezzo
— Emily Warner (@emwarner27) December 11, 2014
#StudyAbroadBecause you can get out of this terrible, horrible place.
— Josh Coffin (@TheJoshOOOaa) December 11, 2014
#StudyAbroadBecause the experience of #studyabroad illuminates your book education and brings it to life! #travel pic.twitter.com/POGFSqSkkm
— Athena Study Abroad (@AthenaAbroad) December 11, 2014
#StudyAbroadBecause itβs a great way to learn first-hand that other countries actually exist.
— Chrissy Brownson (@ChrissyBrownson) December 11, 2014
#StudyAbroadBecause college is the best time to fully immerse yourself in another culture!!! Not always possible after school #wanderlust
— Marina (@nessamarinaa) December 11, 2014
#StudyAbroadBecause: best way to master another language, understand people w/ different life experiences, & truly care about human #race.
— Ariana Watson (@ariasahar) December 11, 2014
#StudyAbroadBecause food. @KUStudyAbroad pic.twitter.com/J5MgCxGd4V
— Margeaux Polo (@margeaux_polo_) December 11, 2014
#StudyAbroadBecause no good story ever starts with you sitting at home. http://t.co/y8cRshIF9E
— Rachel Hazen (@chi_ast_noneya) December 11, 2014
#StudyAbroadBecause it'll be the best decision you ever make.
— Darci Miller (@darcisays) December 11, 2014
Because the more you learn about living in another culture, the more you can learn about yourself #StudyAbroadBecause #youwontregretit
— Angelique Duenas (@angeliquee_93) December 11, 2014
#StudyAbroadBecause because other perspectives and cultures will give you an amazing and fresh perspective on life. #WHTravelBloggers
— Mark van der Heijden (@markvdheijden) December 11, 2014
#StudyAbroadBecause our world is filled w/ phenomenal, beautiful people, rich traditions & vibrant cultures. Studying abroad is magical!
— Harper & Leigh (@HarpandLeeds) December 11, 2014
#StudyAbroadBecause the memories are priceless @KUStudyAbroad pic.twitter.com/wD53FvM5lC
— Margeaux Polo (@margeaux_polo_) December 11, 2014
#StudyAbroadBecause this view is better than Jayhawk Boulevard! @KUStudyAbroad
#StudyAbroadBecause it will help feed your innate curiosity & enable you to lead an interesting life filled with diverse perspectives.
— Sarah Dilworth (@sarahdil) December 11, 2014
#StudyAbroadBecause you'll learn moments and memories are more valuable than possessions
— Caz Craig Makepeace (@yTravelBlog) December 11, 2014
#StudyAbroadBecause You'll see how big the world is; which humbles you. You'll also see how small it can be; which baffles you! #travel
— Virginia Shaffer (@virginiahs) December 11, 2014
#StudyAbroadBecause you will return with new insight on the world you would have never gotten otherwise pic.twitter.com/mhkjhUYho4
— Colleen (@colleenc_19) December 11, 2014
#StudyAbroadBecause it can make you want to study not only a third, but a fourth language. #english #spanish #portuguese #mandarin
— Diane Rodriguez (@DianeRod1702) December 11, 2014
#StudyAbroadBecause it opens you up to incredible new experiences & cultures. #Ireland #StudyAbroad #ExploreMore pic.twitter.com/IduBCgHjSJ
— Julianne Goins (@JulianneGoins) December 11, 2014
#StudyAbroadBecause you never know when learning a foreign language will result in having meaningful conversations w/ your Paraguayan inlaws
— Meredith (@meredithlovera) December 11, 2014
Getting outside of your comfort zone and learning how to thrive in a new country gives you tools for global citizenship #StudyAbroadBecause
— Jennifer Ramos (@JenMRamos) December 11, 2014
#StudyAbroadBecause its an amazing experience and opens your mind to different ways of thinking
— Mandy Slutsker (@Mandy4Action) December 11, 2014
#StudyAbroadBecause it's the most amazing experience, and you'll learn so much about a different culture, the world and yourself.
— Aileen Mack (@aileen_mack) December 11, 2014
#StudyAbroadBecause you'll meet new people, make amazing friends & learn so much about yourself!
— Tess Miller (@tessrmiller) December 11, 2014
#StudyAbroadBecause understanding another culture matters and makes you a better citizen of our country and the world.
— Mr. French Divo (@MonsieurMiami11) December 11, 2014
A single story about a country or a culture is far too dangerous not to. #studyabroadbecause
— Carrie HerreraNiesen (@ccniesen) December 11, 2014
Definitely a great hasthtag & use of social media. I’ve never studied abroad, only travel. It was amazing & I feel like everyone should get out of their country to see the world if they can.
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Interesting post! I love all these reasons – especially illuminating your book education. We are constantly seeing pictures and videos of places in the world, but actually getting out there is an entirely different feeling!
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I love this! I’m not sure why, but I feel a special connection with London, and I would love to study there, or maybe in Stockholm or Copenhagen. I would absolutely LOVE studying in pretty much any foreign country, actually, because it does look like an amazing cultural experience, and both my parents studied abroad and it changed their lives. I love this post so much π
I studied abroad and it was awesome! I’d definitely recommend to study abroad when you get the opportunity π
Great hashtag!! After I studied abroad once I just thought it was not enough. I waited for my graduation and went abroad again for another semester. After a few years, I started working abroad. Anyway, it makes you want more, you meet very interesting people and above all, you’ll learn to speak new languages!!
Nice post! I studied abroad and it was really hard.. But I learned so much about myself and what I’m capable of. I wouldn’t know that if I hadn’t have been tested. π Jess