Tufts Programs Abroad

Merry Merry Christmas! How did they say Merry Christmas in your country? Do share!

With Christmas just around the corner. We thought we might add some pictures on how other cultures are celebrating!http://www.buzzfeed.com/tasneemnashrulla/55-incredible-images-of-the-world-celebrating-christmas #.dxLnkVEmn

55 Incredible Images Of The World Celebrating Christmas Merry Christmas!

With our preparing to return to campus, we are dying to know, what dish will you miss most?!?!

To all of our students currently abroad are returning soon: here's a challenge for you! Go a day without a camera, a smart phone or your computer. Stop at a cafe, have a conversation in a foreign language, savor the uniqueness of your experience, and then, if you want, read this article.

http://college.usatoday.com/2015/03/24/the-four-dimensional-student-how-constant-connectivity-is-changing-the-study-abroad-experience/

How constant connectivity is changing the study abroad experience Although it is rarely explored, the study abroad experience is one of many completely transformed by constant connectivity.

Rather than being a detriment to your future employability, employers cite experience gained abroad as a great advantage. Study abroad students have more flexibility, practical knowledge of other countries and languages, and ability to work well with diverse groups than their peers who stayed at home.


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stacie-nevadomski-berdan/why-study-abroad_b_4067124.html

Why Study Abroad Many students express an interest in 'just having fun' while studying abroad, so they're planning on taking a few classes pass/fail and traveling around. They want to know, is that so wrong? It all depends on what the objective is.

This student managed to find a solution to being vegetarian while studying abroad? How have you changed your eating habit since studying abroad? http://bit.ly/1LDRxM9

Adapting My Diet “Study abroad is just as much for learning about yourself as it is for learning about the culture you are in.”

Are you an international student? Think you can't study abroad because of it? Think again!

http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/international-student-counsel/2015/04/28/5-upsides-to-studying-abroad-as-an-international-student-at-a-us-college

5 Upsides to Studying Abroad as an International Student at a U.S. College - US News These experiences can provide opportunities for firsthand research and cultural exchange.

Want to be a global leader? Study abroad!

http://www.diplomaticourier.com/news/opinion/933-study-abroad-cultivates-global-leadership

Study Abroad Cultivates Global Leadership Studying in another country opens students’ eyes to a new way of thinking about the world. Higher education institutions that are serious about cultivating global leaders are placing greater emphasis on study abroad and finding new ways to help more students take part.

Did you know speaking two languages can improve cognitive skills, help you look at situations more critically and even shield against dementia in old age? Let Tufts Programs Abroad get you a step closer to Bilingualism!

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/18/opinion/sunday/the-benefits-of-bilingualism.html

The Benefits of Bilingualism Being bilingual makes you smarter and can have a profound effect on your brain.

The costs are real but so are the benefits the NYTimes says: http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/10/17/should-more-americans-study-abroad/the-cost-of-not-studying-abroad-is-real?gwh=7BBA0D1DAE24E8B8075327B7ABAEE625&gwt=pay&assetType=opinion

The Cost of Not Studying Abroad Is Real Not studying abroad lowers a persons chances of success in the ever-globalizing world -- and that has economic consequences.

This week our Tufts-in-Madrid Resident Director, Susan Sanchez Casal will be on campus! Don't forget to stop by the information session or if you would like to set up an individual appointment, please email [email protected]!