It’s the season of gratitude! In the spirit of Thanksgiving, there is so much to be grateful for! A major element of my life, along with many, is the gift of exploration. It has fueled many profound changes in my life. Here are eight reasons why studying abroad and traveling makes us thankful…

“Wow! Your Spanish is so good! How long have you been studying it?” You may hear this type of compliment during your time studying abroad, but it takes some commitment before and during study abroad for up and coming language learners.

Have you asked yourself: “Do I have what it takes to study abroad?” The answer to this question is quite simply, YES. Studying abroad can be a part of anyone’s educational journey because there are more opportunities for you to find the best program for you and a lot of flexibility with the programs! The wide variety of programs that offer shorter and longer durations.

As humans, we can plan ideas in our heads and create justifications without exploring the emotion before these reasons. For example,  sometimes we create excuses to avoid facing difficult truths without exploring our options.  

Cultures celebrate the deceased in various ways. For those of us who have grown up in the United States, we may associate Halloween with costumes, trick-or-treating, and horror movies, but many countries have their own rituals. 

It’s true that traveling challenges us with teachable moments, and it’s our duty to understand what the are trying to show us in the moment. Many people travel to see the sights, but there is so much depth to traveling that can be overlooked. Just like any new experience in life - travel has its ups and downs but that’s part of the experience as a whole.