10 reasons to study abroad - how it changed my life

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  • In this video I am discussing the 10 reasons why you should study abroad and how it changed my own life! I discuss benefits such as growng your confidence, the ability to sympathize with a new experience, exploring your identity, the ability to make casual friends, having a new perspective on your culture and much more! I also discuss traveling to other countries and how to handle the challenge.
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  • @agfadbaetb
    @agfadbaetb ปีที่แล้ว +156

    I'm a Japanese university student. My dream is to study abroad and I study English now. I am encouraged by your video!! Thank you.

    • @grunt117
      @grunt117 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      あや3、まだ僕は一橋大学に留学しているだけアメリカ人でそんなビデオが自分に動かした感じた。
      アメリカに留学することが頑張れ👊

    • @autumnmiller1406
      @autumnmiller1406 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I am an American student looking to study abroad in Japan!!

    • @kyuties3636
      @kyuties3636 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      and me here learning japanese to study abroad in japan

  • @nehqnq
    @nehqnq ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I AM FREAKING OUT. and the funny part is I haven't even started applying to schools😭

    • @bibiy_
      @bibiy_ 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yuuuup

  • @karenruiz4924
    @karenruiz4924 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Going to do my masters at the University of Glasgow in September and you talking about the anxiety and excitement of leaving is a perfect representation of how i am feeling.

  • @LavenderMoon8467
    @LavenderMoon8467 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    Ok but what do you do when you really want to study abroad, but your family won’t stop giving you Intense amount of grief about it? Ex: don’t you love me? I’ll never get to see you again. Why would you ever want to do that when your whole life is here? Etc etc.
    Edit: I just went into high school, so naturally this topic came up. A few weeks ago, I was invited to go to a three country leadership conference in Europe my third year. I think this is a step in the right direction.

    • @charleycross7976
      @charleycross7976 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I'm in the same boat. Honestly, I just went with sort of a rip off the bandaid approach and told them that it's not their decision- I've saved up for this and it's my own money so I'll be going regardless. It might have been a bit mean but honestly I just told my family that I know you're against this but I'm going anyway and so you can choose to keep being against it or you can accept my decision and be more involved in the process and I think that that helped. It's been a little tense but I made the decision to prioritise myself and my plans and hopefully you can do that too

    • @gregwesley7519
      @gregwesley7519 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      don’t adopt their issues as your own! sounds harsh but studying abroad should not come second to avoiding hurting your mom’s feelings.

    • @jelliefish1507
      @jelliefish1507 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      honestly, just leave if you want too. dont let other people tell you how to live your life, or guilt trip you into anything. thats a really unhealthy thing to have and i feel like im gonna be in that situation soon but you just gotta put yourself first

    • @burlington3731
      @burlington3731 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If it’s your passion go for it!! It’s all about what YOU want to do. Be different. This could be amazing for you!!

  • @vera-lk9cc
    @vera-lk9cc ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Thanks girl! I did a year abroad in America last year and it was AMAZING, now I am planning my masters in Europe, so excited

    • @ashleypetertv5894
      @ashleypetertv5894 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi! Have you decided where to study masters in Europe?why don't you try Malta?

    • @wolfybossaswag17
      @wolfybossaswag17 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      heyy can i have some advice??? I am trying to study abroad

  • @juammygarcia4348
    @juammygarcia4348 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Perfect timing when leaving is getting closer and my thoughts are like DONT GO

  • @chrismosstx
    @chrismosstx 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    This is inspiring! As a 5x host dad, I wish more would see it this way. You will do well in life (all our exchange students are headed in that direction).

  • @wongmatthew7215
    @wongmatthew7215 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your video! I was in a similar situation and this vid basically set some good references for me.

  • @hannahdennis50
    @hannahdennis50 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I’m leaving for the University of Edinburgh on September 9th and your videos have helped me so much. Thank you for your honesty!! It’s helped prepare me

    • @meganb1725
      @meganb1725 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahh I’ll be leaving for uni of edinburgh on that day too!

    • @hannahdennis50
      @hannahdennis50 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@meganb1725 let’s meet up!

    • @justinepourrier-mondin2302
      @justinepourrier-mondin2302 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’II also be leaving for the University of Edinburgh!

    • @hannahgrey7251
      @hannahgrey7251 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too!

  • @ariam5340
    @ariam5340 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m going to UCC in Ireland next week! Thank you for so many helpful videos

  • @juliyam5539
    @juliyam5539 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    about to begin my yr abroad at glasgow uni and am feeling so anxious about essentially starting a new, temporary life from (almost) scratch...this video was helpful in reminding me how rewarding it will be despite the nerves

  • @mmariemegann9859
    @mmariemegann9859 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Can you make a video about how you got prepared for studying abroad I know you’ve done a few but more like how you contacted the school or places about where to stay, visa stuff, transportation etc how all that went down like the behind the scene meticulous stuff I guess. Also just wanted to say thank you for these videos they help a lot!

  • @bek12349
    @bek12349 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i’m studying abroad at the university of bristol in the
    UK spring of 2024! I have been watching all ur videos! It has inspired me start a youtube to document my experience while over there! Thank u!

  • @mamina_
    @mamina_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I move to Belfast for Grad school in a few weeks now and I still can't seem to grasp the idea. Needed to hear this 💜

  • @ChrisJohnsonChannel
    @ChrisJohnsonChannel ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Hey so I never went to Uni abroad but I went to Highschool in Würzburg, Germany 🇩🇪.. the culture shock was real( cigarettes machines outside on buildings?? I was 16.) but I eventually got used to German life and began to see things from a European prospective. My parents
    And my sis and myself traveled a lot around Europe and I learned so much about European culture. Yes a few Germans asked me if I rode horse and if I was a cowboy because I’m from Texas.. I think going to Uni abroad is something every young person should experience because it is an eye opener.

  • @AqmirAlhamdi
    @AqmirAlhamdi ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this is such a great reasons, im sure this is going to help my dilemma issues whether should i do abroad or not for my degree 🤓

  • @user-rw8bp9iy3g
    @user-rw8bp9iy3g 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thanks for good video! it's very helpful for me because l want to go study abroad, good luck katie blake;)

  • @mariarotondo5159
    @mariarotondo5159 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i love ur room!

  • @firay3435
    @firay3435 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s my dream to study in France,I won’t give up on my dreams!you guys are so inspiring

  • @dadevlogs2003
    @dadevlogs2003 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am from Michigan USA and wanna study aboard in Rome Italy thank you providing me with another perspective!

  • @laily1981
    @laily1981 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Just started study abroad in the South of France last week! I discovered your youtube a few days ago and i've been watching all your videos, they're so helpful!

    • @unknownwarrior5672
      @unknownwarrior5672 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How did it go?

    • @laily1981
      @laily1981 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was really fun! :) I highly recommend studying abroad @@unknownwarrior5672

  • @karlapaolaaaa
    @karlapaolaaaa ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Heyy, you should do a video talking about the post travel depression feeling after studying abroad, idk if that’s the right term to say it but since I got home after being in Canada, i feel so sad, just to think about all the memories there, the people I met and probably not have the chance for seeing them again, missing the freedom to be in other country:( Im kinda dealing with that right now

  • @lashawnnorris7033
    @lashawnnorris7033 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    i'm glad i stumbled upon this video. even though im not the usual age for college and studying abroad (i'm 27), i have an opportunity to study abroad in seoul, south korea. i am currently learning korean and i want to prepare myself for this new chapter in my life. this is my first trip ever outside of the united states. i am nervous, yet excited. i'll be studying abroad june - august 2023 (summer semster)

    • @creekaura
      @creekaura 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      hii, how’s it going? ❤

    • @lashawnnorris7033
      @lashawnnorris7033 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@creekaura its going okay. i start intermediate korean next month and im nervous. i didnt go study abroad due to losing my grandma in february

    • @creekaura
      @creekaura 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@lashawnnorris7033 may your grandma rest in peace ♥ and best of luck to you, i'm sure you'll do well! remember to believe in yourself :]

  • @yeti9961
    @yeti9961 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My English teacher (I’m a sophomore right now, OH MY GOD IM A JUNIOR IN A FEW MONTHS) told us one day for atleast one year of our college experience we should study abroad because being immersed in another culture would help us view the world in a different way, and plus just the experience itself. I think he said junior year college, idk why but yeah. So I really want to, I want a chance to be independent and where someone knows me (cuz I feel like in my small suburb it’s hard for me to get to know new people, and I’m kinda a quiet kid here, but I can act how I want with new people to make new first impressions). I’m so scared to grow up but IM SO EXCITED, plz get me out of highschool. With my time mostly by myself I’ve had time to explore myself, and recently now just engaging in things and hobbies I’ve always wanted to do, but I lack friends and connection. That’s what I’m really looking forward to. I’ve also had extensive time to think, and my refusal to act like the people in my school just for friends makes it hard to be friends with people. Idk if what set me on this route was the right idea but it made me mature greatly. I’m going to choose to stay enthusiastic, plus maybe my highschool life can get better I’ve been making some friends but hanging out I haven’t really done. I also have difficulty feeling like I can be around the friends I made at lunch and snack in their own groups. So it’s gonna be difficult but Yknow what I’m just looking to the future we’ll see what happens :) I have to start looking at colleges and universities, I could probably try to apply at Ivy leagues but I’ve seen the work load, is it really worth it? Idk. I’d rather be studying abroad honestly gaining an experience rather than being a study-holic, as I feel I already am because what else can I do and I don’t have time. I want to go to Asia so bad because it’s pretty, but I’m not sure about social culture and standards and I’ve heard school there is crazy hard. So now I’m looking to Europe, and Hawaii (someone I knew went there for a year). I want somewhere with pretty outdoors cuz man I love just walking in nature and exploring (I went to a nature reserve for my bday this year). But I still want good education too. HELP IM STRUGGLING 😂 ok travel wise I love travel, and Europe has a a bunch of countries in close proximity; like you said. I think I wanna be somewhere there.
    Edit: Girl the free time you’re talking about, I WANT IT I would love to go to school somewhere there. I think I have relatives there too.

  • @saigegilroy7751
    @saigegilroy7751 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm going to UoM in January and I'm already nervoussss

  • @TaylorQuince19493
    @TaylorQuince19493 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi! I'm taking a gap year to reflect on life and because of my health issues including anxiety. However, now I feel more anxious because of feeling left behind and like a failure. However, part of me feels like this is the right choice and me overcoming this fear is crucial to life. Can I contact you to talk about my anxiety? Thanks!

  • @celestezamora-ve1ez
    @celestezamora-ve1ez ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im not sure if you mentioned but what was the name of the program that you went through? Also if possible what was your overall cost?😊

  • @andrewwlt5330
    @andrewwlt5330 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great👍

  • @myself2292
    @myself2292 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am a matriculation student and I am worried about my future as I am the elder daughter of my father. But the problem is that the school I am studying in does not focus on education and the future of the students. Our school teachers are uneducated, they don't even know how to read. Our school only cares about money or nothing. The problem is not only the teachers but also the students. For the past few years, fresher girls have been the worst. They vape in class and talk about boyfriends all the time. We have cameras in our classrooms but it feels like they are a piece of decor. Some of our teachers tell the whole paper to their favorite student. So my question is should I study aboard to get a good education?

  • @sleeksonic3672
    @sleeksonic3672 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thought the thumbnail was Dove Cameron! You kinda sound like her too!💓☃️

  • @IamNoLongerHuman
    @IamNoLongerHuman 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm applying for a homestay program for high schoolers mainly this winter. But my English is already like B2 or possibly C1. Do you think it's worth money? I hear the average English ability of the participants is usually A1. I'll be using the subsidy but it'll still be more than 4000 dollars for two weeks.

  • @jacquelynsaenz2111
    @jacquelynsaenz2111 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm traveling to study abroad in Thailand but question I don't have to like go to college right because I haven't gone to college in years and I want to study everything about Thailand but what concerns me is that I don't have to like go to college I just do a study abroad and that's it because I'm kind of confused

  • @habromania.
    @habromania. 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wanna study in Canada any advice??

  • @melisatel
    @melisatel ปีที่แล้ว

    ♡♡♡

  • @harrisonexodus5441
    @harrisonexodus5441 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My niece wants to study abroad she's in Ghana

    • @ashleypetertv5894
      @ashleypetertv5894 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi!!I am a consultant currently living in Malta.If interested in studying in Malta let me know.

  • @Kengkengg.
    @Kengkengg. 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    From the bottom of my heart, i really want to study abroad in two next years. Life-long learning is a motto of my life. One day, i don't learn new skill, new thing, i saw that day is a failure!
    📸 2025! Can you do it!. I am sure 100 percent. Australia 🌏

  • @MelaninButterflyy
    @MelaninButterflyy ปีที่แล้ว

    💕🧡

  • @ayazeyad69
    @ayazeyad69 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's my dream 💔

  • @harrisonexodus5441
    @harrisonexodus5441 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are some of the best schools pls...in the united state?

    • @sharaiamilia8647
      @sharaiamilia8647 ปีที่แล้ว

      university of maryland is a good one!!!

  • @OogwayG
    @OogwayG ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm thinking about traveling abroad but kinda questioning it

    • @destinyberg0903
      @destinyberg0903 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same

    • @chrismosstx
      @chrismosstx 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Travel broadens minds and opens doors. One has to be careful with personal risks, obviously but it enriches your life, exposes you to new cultures and different ways of thinking. If you can, do it!

  • @sethjewell7879
    @sethjewell7879 ปีที่แล้ว

    You got a like an subscribe for a good video, and for being cute a'f.

  • @user-tv2po6kd2v
    @user-tv2po6kd2v 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for your video! I was in a similar situation and this vid basically set some good references for me.