Window on the World:

Window on the World:

What Homeschoolers Should Know About Study Abroad

By Heather Francis

What Homeschoolers Should Know About Study Abroad

By Heather Francis

Window on the WorldWindow on the World

I. Basic ConcernsII. What to Expect When You Get

ThereIII. Language and CommunicationIV. Traveling IndependentlyV. Saying Goodbye

I. Basic ConcernsII. What to Expect When You Get

ThereIII. Language and CommunicationIV. Traveling IndependentlyV. Saying Goodbye

I. Basic ConcernsI. Basic Concerns

Calculating the Cost

Calculating the Cost

Calculating the Cost

• Home institution• Group rates• Existing scholarships• Special study abroad

scholarships

I. Basic ConcernsI. Basic Concerns

Calculating the Cost

Choosing a Program

Calculating the Cost

Choosing a Program

Choosing a Program

• Your school

• Third-party programs

• Foreign universities

I. Basic ConcernsI. Basic Concerns

Calculating the CostChoosing a ProgramAsking the Right

Questions

Calculating the CostChoosing a ProgramAsking the Right

Questions

Asking the Right Questions

• Safety

• Academics

• Activities

• Spiritual Environment

• Cultural Differences

I. Basic ConcernsI. Basic ConcernsCalculating the CostChoosing a ProgramAsking the Right

QuestionsPreparing to Go Abroad

Calculating the CostChoosing a ProgramAsking the Right

QuestionsPreparing to Go Abroad

Preparing to Go Abroad

• Apply

• Obtain passport and visas

• Get insurance

• Pay deposits

• Obtain International Student ID Card

• Exchange currency

• Shop!

II. Culture Shock!What to Expect When You Get There

II. Culture Shock!What to Expect When You Get There

Facing Culture ShockFighting Spiritual

BattlesLearning to Travel

Facing Culture ShockFighting Spiritual

BattlesLearning to Travel

Travel Tips

• Carry a camera!

• Learn the transportation system.

• Carry different forms of money.

• Adapt to cultural norms.

II. Culture Shock!What to Expect When You Get There

II. Culture Shock!What to Expect When You Get There

Facing Culture ShockFighting Spiritual

BattlesLearning to TravelAdapting to Academics

Facing Culture ShockFighting Spiritual

BattlesLearning to TravelAdapting to Academics

Adapting to Academics

• Expect anxiety.

• Play by the rules.

• Be enthusiastic!

II. Culture Shock!What to Expect When You Get There

II. Culture Shock!What to Expect When You Get There

Facing Culture ShockFighting Spiritual BattlesLearning to TravelAdapting to AcademicsBalancing Work and Play

Facing Culture ShockFighting Spiritual BattlesLearning to TravelAdapting to AcademicsBalancing Work and Play

Balancing Work and Play

• Make friends!

• Stay connected.

• Be all there.

“Wherever you are, be all there.”

-Jim Elliot

“Wherever you are, be all there.”

-Jim Elliot

III. What’s That You Say?

Language and Communication Abroad

III. What’s That You Say?

Language and Communication Abroad

Preconceived IdeasLanguage BlundersLanguage Tips

Preconceived IdeasLanguage BlundersLanguage Tips

Language Tips

• Look it up!

• Challenge yourself!

• Laugh at yourself!

IV. Touring:Tips for Traveling

Independently

IV. Touring:Tips for Traveling

IndependentlyChoosing a

DestinationGetting ThereLodgingBuilding an ItineraryBudgeting TimeEating and ShoppingReaping the Rewards

Choosing a Destination

Getting ThereLodgingBuilding an ItineraryBudgeting TimeEating and ShoppingReaping the Rewards

V. Saying GoodbyeV. Saying Goodbye

Top 5 Lessons Learned

Top 5 Lessons Learned

Top Five Lessons Learned

• 5. Remember what’s really important.• 4. Consider new goals and stay focused.• 3. Stay connected to friends and family.• 2. Let goodbyes be a beginning.• 1. Praise the Lord!

V. Saying GoodbyeV. Saying Goodbye

Top 5 Lessons LearnedReverse Culture Shock

Top 5 Lessons LearnedReverse Culture Shock

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