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5 Things I Learnt While Studying Abroad

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Studying abroad has been a very interesting experience and these are some of the things I learnt while studying abroad:

Change is good- as someone with anxiety I am not a fan of change in any way whatsoever. Weirdly enough though I love the idea of change but moving to Canada taught me that change in real life is good too and sometimes taking a chance can be the best decision of your life.
You need to find your own happiness- moving to a new place isn’t going to make you happy or satisfied. You need to find your own happiness.
Everything is a challenge- living abroad is not always what movies make it out to be. Yes, it’s an amazing experience if you make the most of it but it can also be extremely difficult. You’re in a new place where you probably don’t know anyone or anything and adjusting takes a while. Doing your research helps though!
Make the best of everything- bad things will happen but instead of fixating on these make the best of the experience and make as many memories as you can!
Every place is unique- every place is unique an beautiful and remember to appreciate this whenever you can! Make sure to make memories while you’re there and make the most of it!

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71 responses to “5 Things I Learnt While Studying Abroad”

  1. dumbestblogger Avatar
    dumbestblogger

    Study on! Nice to hear how you’ve grown through this experience.

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you!

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  2. Life of Hayley Avatar
    Life of Hayley

    I love this! Studying abroad was the best experience of my life! I made forever friends and learned so much about myself. I’m really grateful I had that experience and I encourage others to do it too!

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      So glad you had such a great experience and that you enjoyed the post!

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  3. Vic Crain Avatar
    Vic Crain

    Your five points could apply to anything, even a virus. I differ with the point on change — as you grow older, you’ll find some changes aren’t positive, but all change is by-and-large inevitable. You don’t have to change location for your location to change around you. However, having diverse experiences is largely wonderful.

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Yes I guess it does change as you get older and I agre having diverse experiences is always fun!

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  4. Jim Borden Avatar
    Jim Borden

    I hope you’ve enjoyed your study abroad experience!

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      I really have!

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  5. Nabeela Avatar
    Nabeela

    Best of luck in your life….

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thanks!

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  6. ICT Genealogist Avatar
    ICT Genealogist

    The year I graduated with my Master’s, they added a trip abroad for a new program to see how other countries ran their businesses. I was too far into my program to do the trip as it would have required me changing majors.

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Oh nk that’s so disappointing!

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      1. ICT Genealogist Avatar
        ICT Genealogist

        It was. Be nice if they opened it to alumni as an option. Back then, the trip was $3,000 on top of the $1,500 for the class. Not sure how much it would be today, but I expect it may be cheaper initially once international travel becomes easier. I would need to renew my passport as it lapsed years ago.

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        1. PoojaG Avatar
          PoojaG

          Yeah that would be great and I’m sure other alumni would be interested too! Perhaps you should make the suggestion once travelling becomes a bit safer.

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          1. ICT Genealogist Avatar
            ICT Genealogist

            I will if I remember it. No telling how long before travelling becomes safe again. The current theory estimates mid to late April may flatten the curve here, but many people are not taking it seriously yet. Saw a group of 10+ people playing basketball a couple of days ago as I was going to get food.

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            1. PoojaG Avatar
              PoojaG

              Yeah it’s sad that people aren’t taking this more seriously. They not only put their own lives at risk but the lives of others too.

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              1. ICT Genealogist Avatar
                ICT Genealogist

                Agreed. My father’s attitude was prepare for the worst, hope for the best. If he were still around, he would do what I did and shelter in place before the local government stepped in. I started about a week before the County instituted shelter in place.

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                1. PoojaG Avatar
                  PoojaG

                  Yeah that makes sense it’s better to be prepared for the worst than not be prepared for something.

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          2. ICT Genealogist Avatar
            ICT Genealogist

            How are you doing?

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            1. PoojaG Avatar
              PoojaG

              I’m doing fine just staying home. How about you?

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              1. ICT Genealogist Avatar
                ICT Genealogist

                The same. Going out to grab some groceries shortly as my supplies are getting low. Tend not to keep much on hand as a rule.

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                1. PoojaG Avatar
                  PoojaG

                  Well stay safe! I’m going to have to go get some stuff soon too.

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                  1. ICT Genealogist Avatar
                    ICT Genealogist

                    Stay safe yourself. I usually go to a convenience that’s close for many things. I do have a Dollar General twice as far where I go for some things. The closest Wal-Mart is too far away for me to ride my bicycle for what I can carry in my baskets, plus it tends to be a lot busier. Sounds like they were going to institute how many customers were allowed in Wal-Mart soon if they haven’t already.

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                    1. PoojaG Avatar
                      PoojaG

                      Yeah I have a convenience store close by to which I usually get most of my items from. It seems likely that Walmart and other grocery stores as well will implement some kind of limit like that soon.

                    2. ICT Genealogist Avatar
                      ICT Genealogist

                      In theory, they have. Went with a friend yesterday to Walmart and it was letting a lot of people in the store. They had limited access as they blocked the other door, and instituted things designed to create limited access, but weren’t using them in an effective manner.

                    3. PoojaG Avatar
                      PoojaG

                      Oh okay well maybe they’ve started limiting customers and are going to be stricter about it soon.

                    4. ICT Genealogist Avatar
                      ICT Genealogist

                      One can hope. The recommendation I saw recently is 1 customer for every 1,000 square feet of floor space for customers. As small as aisle width is, you can’t do 6′ spacing in most decent sized retail chains.
                      At least, many chains are wiping down common areas like card readers.

                    5. PoojaG Avatar
                      PoojaG

                      That’s good I think they should try to wipe stuff like that down as often as possible.

                    6. ICT Genealogist Avatar
                      ICT Genealogist

                      A regional convenience store chain is good about doing this. The plus for me is it’s the nearest store to me.
                      Hope you are still doing well.

                    7. PoojaG Avatar
                      PoojaG

                      That’s good at least if it’s close by you can get to it. The further ones are a little more difficult.
                      I’m still doing okay and hope you’re well too.

  7. tianiangelahibbert Avatar
    tianiangelahibbert

    I think its so bold that you were able to study abroad! I am intrigued and would love to more soon 😊

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you and more posts about it are definitely coming soon!

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      1. tianiangelahibbert Avatar
        tianiangelahibbert

        I cant wait!

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  8. annadusseau Avatar
    annadusseau

    Some useful reflections here, especially in times like these. I admire you for travelling too..

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you!

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  9. Jirah Merizz Avatar
    Jirah Merizz

    I think it’s a very fun experience and it really challenges you to become a better person who can overcome instant changes. ❤️✨

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      I totally agree!

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  10. Opher Avatar
    Opher

    It’s great to broaden your horizons. Life is about experience.

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Yes absolutely!

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  11. Haroon Mirza Avatar
    Haroon Mirza

    Wonderful post

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you!

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  12. mentalhealthfromtheotherside.wordpress.com Avatar
    mentalhealthfromtheotherside.wordpress.com

    Travel is a great way to learn and broaden your horizons. Just remember peeps, if you’re running from someone or something – it doesn’t matter where you go, you always take yourself with you.
    Caz x

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Yes exactly!

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  13. Live Today With Faith Avatar
    Live Today With Faith

    Insightful post.
    Travelling is the best teacher. You learn from others, and you learn so much about your own insecurities and in some cases how ridiculous they are. Highly recommend to anyone reading this, that’s in there late teens or 20s, take time out and go travelling.
    The amount you will learn will surprise you. Living in the same place limits your thinking- the world lifts off them limitations, and you grow into the fullness of who you are.

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      I definitely agree! I feel like I’m so much more open to new experiences and feel so much better about myself now! Travelling is definitely a great teacher!

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      1. Live Today With Faith Avatar
        Live Today With Faith

        I didn’t do much travelling myself but did travel to South America in 2014 for year to work with street children. Met a lot of Swiss people who’s countries education system is set up for them to travel.
        Most had been on every continent. All of them where super chilled, nothing seemed to phase them.
        Was a completely different person since i came back and that was only one trip, one different culture. Being Irish travelling is not really in our blood but I felt first hand the difference travelling can make, and highly recommend to all to travel when they have the chance.
        It’s so easy to get locked into one view of the world, what the media tells you, you have to experience it first hand. 🙂

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        1. PoojaG Avatar
          PoojaG

          Absolutely and I’m so glad you had such a positive experience!

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  14. Eromonsele Emmanuel Avatar
    Eromonsele Emmanuel

    People are also unique too. Changing locations will open your eyes to how people behave and act in different regions.
    Thanks for sharing PoojaG!

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      That is so true! Meeting new people and learning their ways is a very interesting part of the experience.

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  15. Fenichi Avatar
    Fenichi

    Interesting. i’ve always thought about moving abroad is going to make me happy but it’s fascinating to see someone who thinks otherwise, with regards to what you said about finding your own happiness

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Yeah it does sometimes help to change where you’re located but what I’ve found is that it can also become a kind of escapist mechanism which isn’t healthy.

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  16. Martha Reynolds Avatar
    Martha Reynolds

    My year in Switzerland was the most pivotal year of my life. So much since then has sprung from that time.

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      So glad to hear you had such an amazing time there!

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  17. The Newbury Girl Avatar
    The Newbury Girl

    Studying abroad truly is a life changing experience and its so true that every place is unique in its culture and its people, but that there may be challenges acclaiming to a new place.

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Yeah I definitely agree!

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  18. Mia Winhertt Avatar
    Mia Winhertt

    Good post!

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you!

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  19. CoffeeMamma Avatar
    CoffeeMamma

    Reblogged this on CoffeeMamma.

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you!

      Reply
  20. judeitakali Avatar
    judeitakali

    Yeah we do need to find our own personal happiness, not reliant on anyone else

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Yes exactly!

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  21. ingramssstech Avatar
    ingramssstech

    k

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  22. inkgirlandwords Avatar
    inkgirlandwords

    Awesome post, Pooja!

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you!

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  23. Shobana Avatar
    Shobana

    I like your style of writing mam

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you!

      Reply
  24. edgarone2 Avatar
    edgarone2

    Any experience is a learning experience. I think it’s true.

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Yes definitely!

      Reply
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