Education Abroad Web Treasure Hunt

By Ann Saakyan

1)   Read the article from Study Abroad.com by Nate Nault about studying abroad and answer the questions that follow it.

http://www.studyabroad.com/student-guide/why-study-abroad.aspx

1. What does the author say about student's claims that studying abroad isn't for them?

2. What does Nate Nault think about the situation when a student can't last the semester and comes home?

3. What was the author’s biggest fear when he decided to go abroad? What solutions does he offer?

4. What do most parents think about studying abroad according to the author?

5. What does he advise to say to the parents?

6. What other advantages of studying abroad does the author mention?

7. What is the best way to experience culture?  

2) Read about 10 reasons why you should study abroad and speak about three of them in more detail.

http://www.vistawide.com/studyabroad/why_study_abroad.htm

3) Read about education in Australia, New Zealand and say where you would like to go to. You can speak about any country you like.  

http://www.educationabroadnetwork.org/australia-degree-programs.html

http://www.educationabroadnetwork.org/new-zealand-degree-programs.html   

4) Listen to the student talking about studying abroad in Mexico and speak about his impressions of Mexico. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDPx3FboBmI

5) Say what you think about studying abroad and if you would take the plunge if you have the opportunity.