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study abroad tips you NEED to hear from someone who moved full-time after their program

Izzy Bisges

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Warm-up Questions

What study abroad destination would you like to go to, and why?
What kind of tips do you think you NEED to hear before studying abroad?
Would you rather study abroad for 3–4 months or for a full year? Why?

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study abroad tips you NEED to hear from someone who moved full-time after their program

Introduction & why study abroad feels intense (00:00 – 03:43)

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1. Where is the speaker filming this video?

New York
Georgia
Spain
London

2. How long was the speaker’s study abroad program (approximately)?

Two years
One month
One full year
Three to four months

3. What did the speaker do while studying abroad that helped them stay in London afterward?

Joined a sports team
Applied to master’s programs
Started a business
Bought an apartment

study abroad tips you NEED to hear from someone who moved full-time after their program

Main tips: pack light, making friends, saying yes, and feelings (03:43 – 12:16)

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1. What does the speaker strongly recommend about luggage?

Pack light (even lighter than you think)
Only pack formal clothes
Buy everything after arriving
Bring extra suitcases for shopping

2. What does the speaker say is normal to feel during study abroad?

Instant confidence in the new city
Boredom every day
Imposter syndrome and discomfort
Anger at everyone in the program

3. What is the speaker’s message about homesickness?

If you don’t get homesick, something is wrong with you
Homesickness means you should go home early
It’s okay if you don’t get homesick
Everyone gets homesick immediately

study abroad tips you NEED to hear from someone who moved full-time after their program

Extra tips: subscriptions, journaling, photos, and final encouragement (12:16 – 18:42)

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1. Why does the speaker recommend a Pret subscription?

It saves money on drinks
It includes free meals every day
It guarantees better grades
It helps you meet local people

2. What does the speaker say a travel journal helps you do later?

Forget difficult moments
Avoid making friends
Learn the local language instantly
Remember feelings and see how much you grew

3. What does the speaker mean by saying study abroad is a "little speck" in your life?

It only matters if you move abroad permanently
It feels long while you’re living it, but seems short later
It is always boring
It is not important compared to work

study abroad tips you NEED to hear from someone who moved full-time after their program

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1. Which idea is most central to the speaker’s advice?

Say yes to safe opportunities to make the most of your time
Avoid meeting new people until you feel confident
Plan every day in detail so nothing goes wrong
Spend most of your time studying, not exploring

2. What is the speaker’s attitude toward uncomfortable feelings during study abroad?

They are normal and will change over time
They only happen to people who don’t prepare
They are a sign you should quit
They should be ignored completely

3. What does the speaker suggest about the length of study abroad programs?

They are long enough to do everything you want
They usually feel slow and endless
They only feel fast for people who already have friends
They go by very quickly, like a blink

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

study abroad tips you NEED to hear from someone who moved full-time after their program

Which tip from the video would help you most: packing light, saying yes more often, or journaling? Why?
Do you think it’s easier to make friends on a study abroad program than when moving to a new school at home? Explain.
How would you decide what is “within reason” when someone invites you to do something abroad?
Do you like the idea of keeping a travel journal or taking film photos? What would you want to remember most from a trip?