1. Introduction to (Insert Your Country) & Study Abroad
Insert Institution Name, Your Name, Title, Department

2. What is Study Abroad? Study abroad is both a fun and
safe experience where one person
travels to another country to live
and learn about that country.
“I had so much fun! The experience
was incredible. I met the best people
in the whole world. I would again in
an instant. THIS WAS THE
BEST THING I’VE EVER DONE!”
- Nikki, Study Abroad Student

3. My Region of the World
Add pictures and information about your region of the world (ex. Southeast Asia, Europe, Middle East, Latin America, Western Africa, etc.)

4. My Home Country
In this slide provide a basic overview of your country. Introduce where you are from and mention the cultural differences and attractions of your country. In the next few slides show the place and role of your country in the world – each role being a slide and highlight the attractions and significance of each region.

5. My Country
Add information here about your country, such as geography, population, your political system (president, monarchy, prime minister, etc.) types of houses, currency, types of food, fun things kids would be interested in, etc.

6. Attractions
Mention here different attractions to your country-both physical and intangible. May want to include picture of a landmark or just a picture you are fond of at home. Another attraction might be the language, and you can say a sentence or two in your native language.

7. My City
Add pictures and information about city views, your friends, where you went to school, places in your community, etc.

8. Culture
Have a slide here about your culture of your home country and how it differs from culture in the U.S. Perhaps you want to include differences in lifestyle, food, dress etc.

9. This is where I live
Use this slide to insert pictures or to discuss where you live. Remember, the kids are interested in hearing about you, and hearing your story may enable them to not feel so scared about living away from home.

10. My Favorite Things…
Tell students about one of your favorite things about your country to help them understand the wide variety of things you can experience while in a different country.

11. Why I Studied in the USA
Add your own reasons here why you went abroad to inspire them by learning your perspective. These children may know very little about your country, so now is your chance to impart your knowledge to encourage studying abroad.

12. Top Reasons to Study Abroad
• To have fun!
• To learn about other places
and people (CULTURE).
• To travel.
• To meet new people and
make new friends.
• To study new things.
• To learn to speak a
new language.

13. Why Study Abroad • Develop leadership skills. • Exciting experiences.
• Creating new
confidence and
self-esteem.
“I had the time
of my life!”
- Randi, 6th Grader

14. Who can study abroad? • High School Students:
They can go for the school year, semester or maybe just a few
weeks out of the summer.
• College Students
They can study for a summer,
semester, year or even their entire
college career can be spent abroad.

15. Study Abroad Student Experiences

16. Where Can You Go?

17. Africa
South Africa
Ghana

18. Asia
Japan
China

19. Australia
Adelaide
Sydney
Cairns
Melbourne

20. Central America
Guatemala
Costa Rica

21. Europe
Italy
Spain
France
Germany
Greece

22. Middle East
Israel
Egypt

23. North America
Canada
Mexico

24. South America
Brazil
Peru
Chile

25. South Asia
India

26. How to get there • Talk to your parents. • Visit your school
counselor and see what
programs are available.
• Apply for a program.
• Get your passport.
• Pack your bags.
• Keep in touch.
(International calling cards,
international cell phones,
s, and letters.)

27. Living Arrangements Living arrangements vary from one
locations to another. Possibilities
include residence halls, host families,
and boarding houses.
In some cases you will have a
meal plan, in other cases your
host family will provide
your meals.

28. Everyone Can Study Abroad

29. Questions?
Offer to the class to answer any questions they have about study abroad or your home country and culture, and/or how you feel about living in the U.S. etc.