Travel with Purpose

The Importance of International EducationPresented by: Ai Doan

What is IE? What is international education? Take a guess! “International education promotes global

competence” Basic education & social studies Environmental & Sustainability Education World Languages, exchange programs: traveling

& studying abroad

Big Questions Why is IE important? What does this have

to relate to me?

Today’s Objectives: How IE took part in my life

My international journey and transition Inform you with the importance/benefits of IE in

today’s interconnected society, specifically through going abroad

Introduction Born and raised in Fort Smith, AR Community ethnic groups: predominantly Caucasian,

Vietnamese Americans, Hispanics, African Americans Undergraduate at University of Arkansas

Major: Psychology Minor: Japanese Student demographics: 16,000 students, 1500 international Involved with International Students & Scholars (ISS)

First journey abroad

Yokohama, Japan Exchange student (4 months)

Homestay Cultural shocks

What I got out of it? Learned Japanese more

efficiently Connected with the culture

experiences Built a relationship with my

host-family Opened a door of possibilities

What’s Next? Graduated in 2013

Uncertainty & doubt What’s next?

Research & networking IE Calls for the need to

understand different cultures and exposures

Incheon, South Korea

The Next Journey Taught English for students who didn’t have a good family environment Worked with different Korean co-teachers who were not fluent with

English New exposures despite the Asian culture, learned how to effectively

work in an International setting Foster a meaningful relationship

Traveled with Purpose

Overall Insights Fun traveling, different cuisines, new friends Personal Accomplishments: Beyond comfort zone,

unusual route, new exposures, prone to make a CHANGE!

Self-Discovery

The Importance of IE

The need for intercultural learning experiences English may be the primary language, become immune

to diversity IE is important because it promotes the importance

of attaining global competency skills in the society today

Benefits: Competitive market field A higher chance to be

employed Increases global awareness & cross-cultural skills Versatility, tolerance & acceptance for others Susceptible to make a difference!

Conclusion Seniors: “What’s next?” question I encourage you to travel with a purpose: Study, work,

or volunteer abroad Frightening but worthwhile in the long run! Get the

travel bug! Check it out:

CIEE, IPSL, EPIK, Peace Corps

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