Studying abroad often means learning to expect the unexpected. Through these experiences, we become more mature and more open minded because we learn how to solve problems on our own. ISEP students Jetta and Hannah tell us a little bit about their experiences at the University of Ghana, what they first expected and how that all changed once they studied abroad. … More How Studying and Volunteering in Ghana Changed Me
We asked our ISEP Student Ambassadors to create a 1-2 minute film answering this question, “What do you wish others knew about your study abroad country?” Each answer was different and unique to that student’s study abroad experience. … More Windows to the World: What You Wished Others Knew About Your Study Abroad Country
1. I Wanted a Study Abroad Experience Similar to the Peace Corps I chose to study abroad at the University of Ghana in Accra, Ghana, West Africa, because I wanted to prepare myself for the possibility of joining the Peace Corps. I wanted to make sure that I could adjust appropriately to living in a developing country. … More Why I Chose Ghana For Study Abroad
ISEP student Kasey, a Health & Human Development major from Montana State University, spent six months in Ghana at University of Ghana. As a volunteer at an orphanage, Kasey learned how to adjust to unfamiliar social interactions in Ghana. Ghanaians are some of the friendliest, happiest people I have ever met. They take a huge … More ISEP Student Stories: Interacting With Locals in Ghana
A big part of studying abroad is learning how to reconcile the expectations you hold of your host country with the reality of living in your host culture once you arrive. Sometimes, these preconceived notions of what life will be like are heavily influenced by media in your home culture. Do you expect all French people to … More Challenging Perceptions during Study Abroad: Jeanne d’Arc’s Story
You took a ton of pictures while you were abroad, right? But did you really “take it in”? Believe it or not, your photos captured way more than smiling faces and National Geographic-worthy landscapes. Those images are documented proof of the professional skills and personal maturation you developed while you were out seeing the world. … More 5 Resume Boosters Hidden in your Study Abroad Photos
There’s nothing quite like photos to get your wanderlust juicin’. To inspire you to get out and get moving, we’ve compiled our favorite student and staff snapshots. These places, people, and moments just barely hint at the wonders and magic of studying abroad — click on any photo to view details and browse the gallery. … More 13 Photos to Inspire You to Study Abroad
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