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Teaching Abroad in France
It was a little brown envelope stamped from l’Académie de Bordeaux that beckoned me abroad to France, where I was invited to teach for nine months. It arrived in Spring. I had just written my last final at Concordia University and was unsure of how to get started in the world as a graduate of Creative Writing, so I looked into teaching abroad. I was bilingual, France was looking for teachers, the choice seemed easy.
By Liam McKinnon6 years ago in Education
Explore The Options To Extend Your Stay in Australia
The laws in Australia in respect to having the overstaying are being outlined in the Migration Act 1958 & the Migration Regulations 1994. It is a well known fact that when one have the application for the visa to enter the Australian region, the person too comply with all of the conditions in respect to stay in the place. It too have the inclusion of the essentials to be considered while leaving the Australian region before the expiry of your visa application. In case, the person have the stay in the region after the expiry of the visa, then he or she would be considered as the unlawful non- citizen in Australia. In this case, the person could detained from Australia. In this situation, the Australian government could also have the recovery of the cost from the particular person who has done so.
By Britt Paige6 years ago in Education
Could Studying Abroad Be the Right Move for You?
Taking the leap and deciding to study abroad can be exciting, but it may also feel a little intimidating. However, studying abroad can come with many benefits and opportunities, from getting to travel to learning about new cultures. If you think studying abroad could be right for you, here are a few things it may be helpful to consider.
By Dennis McKonkie6 years ago in Education
College Skills You Learn While on a Humanitarian Trip
Public Speaking/Self Confidence While on a humanitarian trip, you can gain public speaking skills depending on the subject of your trip. Speaking in public can be a big fear of people, and many volunteers have said that other trips have helped them develop the skills needed to speak in front of groups of people. Volunteers have reported being able to speak in front of large audiences effectively and more clearly. They also reported having more self-confidence which is a skill that is needed in everyday life. Imagine going on your trip as one person, and then coming back changed and more confident in yourself. That change in your life can set you up for future success in college and the life you choose to have.
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Education
Every Day I'm TEFLing
I was lost after finishing my bachelor's degree. I knew I wanted "out" of academia, and its bubble-like, library-centred existence; I knew I wanted to be IN the world, interacting with people, issues and solutions; I knew I needed at least a little bit of money in order to live my most impactful life; I had no idea where to start.
By Chiara Torelli6 years ago in Education
4 Practical Signs You're Ready to Study Abroad
Studying abroad is a dream for many students from all corners of the world. Studying in another country can have a lot of benefits, can offer many life experiences, and can simply be a lot of fun. From getting to know different cultures and gaining valuable foreign, international experience in relevant fields to making new friends, you name it. It is an essential part of learning a new language. Nothing beats practice when it comes to true, applicable knowledge. Studying abroad does come with its own set of responsibilities and considerations. The very thought of spending years in a foreign setting can be quite uncomfortable and jarring for many. One needs to think very carefully before making this big life-changing step. It means deliberately putting yourself outside of your comfort zone. Maturity, patience, and dealing well under pressure are necessary traits to have. Let’s cover some of the basic questions one has to ask him or herself when contemplating studying abroad. The answers to these questions, which we will try to extrapolate, will give us a better understanding if this is truly the best step we can take.
By Lucas H. Parker6 years ago in Education
The Beauty in Questioning
For the past two weeks of my summer, I had the opportunity to fly to Laos, a country on the other side of the world in Southeast Asia. I was a volunteer in a village called Sop Chem, or better known as, a home away from home. I was able to wake up every morning to go teach English to advanced teen students. Those students didn't need me to teach them, I wasn't giving them my "help." I was there because those students' eyes lit up at the thought of gaining more knowledge. They wanted to learn. Those students were intelligent when I got there, and they were intelligent when I left. I was there because learning brought them excitement. Sop Chem has an extremely strong community that would be flourishing with or without us. But, when our volunteer organization sat down, and asked the village what we could do with them, rather than for them, it not only created a bond, but it also allowed us to take measures to introduce sustainability to this community.
By Amanda Smeltzer7 years ago in Education
Opportunities to Study Abroad in Law School
There is much to consider if you are thinking of studying abroad in law school. All students need to do a realistic cost-benefit analysis before you study abroad at law school and pay special attention to how it helps or hurts your future career prospects.
By Mikkie Mills7 years ago in Education
