Study or Teach Abroad

Study or Teach Abroad

Classroom at the Anse Cafard Slave Memorial on Martinique. Photo by Tonya Fitzpatrick.

“I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.”

–– Mary Anne Radmacher

Study or Teach Abroad, either way you will get exposure across the globe and explore other lands and their unique cultures. Studying or teaching abroad allows students and adults to grow and develop as global citizens while gaining an education beyond the classroom. From the growing popularity of cultural exchanges, to gap years between high school and college, to earning academic credit as an international student, studying abroad can enrich one in ways that a classroom cannot.

As the world becomes more interconnected because of technology and social media, there is growing demand for teachers of all sorts to help people around the world understand each other through communication and cultural training. To study or teach abroad is an amazing way of exploring other places, having leisure while gaining or imparting education.

Moving beyond borders will be challenging but is a fruitful learning experience. The educational bodies and institutions are now very encouraging and open to people from other countries who wish to gain some education or teach their students. Education has moved beyond the local boundaries and is now looked upon as an opportunity to gain global exposure.

  • Being well traveled doesn’t prepare you to live in another country and/or study abroad. In addition to learning a new language there is subtle cultural differences that require some adjustment.

  • Vorarlberg is probably the least touristy area in all of Austria, and yet is filled with surprises, wonderful experiences and stunning beauty.

  • Learning a foreign language is not easy. However, it doesn’t have to be a slow and boring process. You have to put in the time and work to be fluent. Once you learn a second language, it will be easier to learn other languages since the principles are the same. In this article, we are going to share a few simple tips that you can use to accelerate the learning process. If you need help along the way, don’t hesitate to ask for it. We all need to cooperate with the people around us to achieve our biggest goals in life. Without further ado, here are the top tips that will help you master a foreign language quickly as you travel. 1.    Set clear learning goals As college students, the first thing that you should always do is set clear goals. Research studies have shown that writing your goals down [...]

  • The minimum salary is an important government policy because it helps nations protect workers’ rights and ensure that they are well compensated for their sacrifices and efforts. While they are good, they are only set as a protection line where workers including students can negotiate for higher wages. Most international students aren’t aware of the fact that minimum wage affects them regardless of whether they are working part-time or full-time. If you are an international college student who wants to travel and work, this article is for you. We are going to discuss the countries that you should choose to visit along your journey with a minimum wage. The minimum wage for international students The minimum wage is the minimum salary that you are entitled to earn as a reward for the services that you provide. This amount is usually set by the government and no one can breach the [...]

  • Traveling alone or with a group of friends is an invigorating experience for a student that will stick with them the entire lifetime. Being able to enjoy life without any worries is one thing. Gaining experiences, collecting memories, and exposing oneself to new cultures is quite another. The lessons you learn are valuable. 

  • While green screens and other advancements create the most spectacular settings in movie making, nothing beats the incredible locations of these movies. Whether it involves scenic landscapes, exotic settings, or historical sites, moviegoers crave the real thing.  Many movie locations include popular tourist destinations, like the Caribbean islands, desert towns, or even the coldest places in Antarctica. If you're an avid movie fan and you want to experience the real world, consider these locations that you can actually visit.

  • I’m encouraged that real change for women is happening in Saudi Arabia. Women can now drive, attend sporting events, and go to the cinema, and the government has recently approved women to travel outside of the country without a male guardian’s approval.

  • World Footprints was invited to attend the GirlUp Leadership Summit in Washington, DC.  GirlUp is an innovative campaign of the United Nations Foundation that gives American girls the opportunity to become global leaders and channel their energy and compassion to raise awareness and funds for United Nations programs that help some of the world’s hardest-to-reach adolescent girls.

  • Study abroad and global citizenship were front and center at a recent White House Travel Summit.  The White House invited the most influential travel journalists and bloggers to join Administration officials, policymakers and thought-leaders here in Washington, D.C. to discuss how the U.S can build stronger relationships to the rest of the world with the help of young Americans, especially through study abroad programs.  World Footprints was there and today we will bring you some of the highlights from the speakers and panelists who spoke.

  • As the world remembers Nelson Mandela on the anniversary of his death, Tonya and Ian travel full circle from their law careers to South Africa, a destination they hold close to their hearts.  (Hint:  they honeymooned there).  World Footprints shares the lasting legacy of Mandela as it showcases other sides of South Africa, including an extraordinary student exchange program between the University of Missouri and the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa. Manta Ray Then you’ll hear about the legacy of animal conservation that stretches across the globe as World Footprints introduces Nandi, a rescued South African manta ray who Tonya got to scuba dive (one of her great passions) with at the Georgia Aquarium.  You'll hear about the integral role that the Aquarium plays in sea life conservation. The aquarium is involved in research initiatives that focus on whale sharks in the Yucatán Peninsula, beluga whales [...]

  • black patriot World footprints showcases positive footprints around the world with today’s guests.  Dr. P. Bai Akridge talks about the importance of study aboard programs and how students can discover their potential through global learning.   Frank Martin, producer of the PBS documentary, For Love of Liberty: The Story of America’s Black Patriots, and Bill straw from Blix Street Records, producer of the original soundtrack, discuss their award-winning film. The film details the military contributions of African Americans from the Revolutionary War to the present. The movie allows the viewers to gain an understanding about the experiences and accomplishments of African Americans in the military, and learn why such a group of heroic men and women would fight for the freedom of others that they themselves weren't able to enjoy. Nancy Rivard, founder of Airline Ambassadors International, talks about her decision to leave the management track at American airlines to focus on building [...]

  • As travel experts we know that understanding new languages play an important part in the travel experience. But what about the journey of marriage?  World Footprints talks to best selling author Dr. Gary Chapman about his book, “The 5 Love Languages” and he'll walk us through the different languages that every couple should know.