The Noles Abroad podcast discusses study abroad from the perspective of the students, faculty, staff, and alumni who make it an experience worth sharing. On every episode we ask the interviewee, “what is your advice for students who are considering studying abroad?” Here are some of those answers.
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Isabella Aragao, Student
The one thing I will say is that if you have the means and abilities to travel abroad and don’t, I just have to […] say that you’re definitely missing out on the best experience of your life, so please do that. And even if it’s gonna be something hard for you to do, I say figure out every mean possible to get yourself abroad because it […] absolutely will change your life.
Whitney Bendeck, IP Faculty Member
[Study abroad] gives [students] the opportunity to learn so much. But it’s not just that they are learning academically – I think students learn more about themselves than anything else in the process.
Lauren Romanzak, IP Staff Member
“f you are considering study abroad and something is giving you pause about it, take some time to reflect on what that is and then don’t be afraid to ask questions. Our office is there to […] help alleviate whatever is giving you cause for hesitation. Study abroad definitely does require some degree of independence and openness to growth but when you have IP here for you, you’re supported along the way.
Casey Daley, Alumni
Say yes. I say it’s an experience that everybody should do [...] Find a place, go abroad, learn something new, learn a different perspective, practice another language. It really does shape the way in which we view the world. It really does shape the way in which you can open your mind.
