Study abroad experiences are an enormous asset to your resume and scholastic experience. The distinction of having studied in a foreign country for a session, semester, or year, can be invaluable to your future career in today's competitive job market.
How does a future full of opportunities, excitement, and traveling the world sound? It almost seems too good to be true, but it isn’t at all. Studying abroad can be a major benefit to students. Not only will you enjoy your time in another country but you will create a lot of open doors for your future.
As for me attend the University of Prince Edward Island as an Exchange Student from The Bahamas was the most rewarding opportunity in my life. This study abroad experience allow me to understand myself better and what I can achieve. It help me to develop stronger as an individual. I got the opportunity to experience a completel diiferent cukture. By this I develop the ability to thrive and adapt to a culture different from my own, which I must say is a plus.
I am being exposed to major things like sledding, skiing, skating- any that I have ever done.We must truly appreciate and enjoy the opportunities in life.
An author by the name of Angina H. Wilson described five such characteristics of a globally competent person and how they could be demonstrated as having: “substantive knowledge, perceptual understanding, capacity for personal growth, ability to develop international interpersonal relations, and the ability to be a cultural mediator.”
These characteristics do not emerge in classrooms. They grow as people function in a foreign culture. If we truly believe that these characteristics are important enough to be encouraged in studying abroad, then we need to look carefully at how growth in these areas can be measured--not only to permit students to acquire credit but to raise the development of these characteristics to the level of importance that academic credit bestows.
However, my classes are going fine. I have a mid-term exam for Biology on Monday. We had a snow storm yesterday night.
I am continuing to strive and do my best in school. I feel like I belong here, because I know many people and getting g involve in many school activities. But that’s how it suppose to be..
Words from Shavado
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Loving UPEI
Hello everyone,
Everything is working out well. My classes are going fine.
I met many students from all walks of life at UPEI. The cafeteria food is alright.
The next great thing is that I have a room to myself, becasue my roomamte have not show up as yet(hope he doesn't). I have alot of homework to do. The professors are just giving it-but hey this is university right? Take a laugh at this- I went into the cafeteria one morning and asked if they had any grits, the person who served me smile and said," nope we dnt have grits." But hey at least I still get scramble eggs and french toast and orange juice-which is very enjoyable.
Hey some of my new friends want me to sign up to become an Residence Life Advisor (RLA). Sounds interesting. On Friday, I will be attending a Meet and Greet Meeting.. I will get to meet new international students and old international students which I think is awesome.
Speech from Shavado
Peace
Everything is working out well. My classes are going fine.
I met many students from all walks of life at UPEI. The cafeteria food is alright.
The next great thing is that I have a room to myself, becasue my roomamte have not show up as yet(hope he doesn't). I have alot of homework to do. The professors are just giving it-but hey this is university right? Take a laugh at this- I went into the cafeteria one morning and asked if they had any grits, the person who served me smile and said," nope we dnt have grits." But hey at least I still get scramble eggs and french toast and orange juice-which is very enjoyable.
Hey some of my new friends want me to sign up to become an Residence Life Advisor (RLA). Sounds interesting. On Friday, I will be attending a Meet and Greet Meeting.. I will get to meet new international students and old international students which I think is awesome.
Speech from Shavado
Peace
Friday, January 16, 2009
Becoming an achiever
Helloo...
My classes are going well at University of Prince Edward Island. The lecturers are great and helps you when you need them
I actually enjoy them all..
I went to my first hockey game on Thursday 8th January (unfortunately the UPEI Panthers loss 4-2). On Saturday I went to the International Student's Orientation. It was very informative and I learnt a whole lot from it. They discussed the do's and don'ts at UPEI. They explained how we can get involve in activities such as clubs, sports and many others that seems very interesting. I also met new international students from China, Nigeria, India and many other places. in addition I have met Bahamian students as well.
I realize how important this trip is to me.. I will like to give thanks to Mr. Russell, Dr. Davis, and the President of COB and all the other participants of this wonderful programme for allowing me to have such opportunity to study somewhere i have nevr been before.. I love the snow..(It is like minus 20 degrees here and the sun is out..I find it hilarious). Moreover, I also went sleding on Sunday which was pretty awesome and a great exposure to something new. Honestly anything that i have never tried before, i am eager to try it.
This opportunity is one of a kind because, I got to see, and do things differently from The Bahamas-which is super. I do not have a roommate as yet...
Indeed this Exchange Programme was a marvelous idea that COB has initiated for students. Any one will definitely take such opportunity(I hope I get another opportunity like this again). We must all be grateful for such opportunity also, because we might not have been the ones who were selected-their could have been others here right now.
This is like a dream come true for me.I will try to do my endeavour best and know i will succeed and be an achiever will schooling in Canada. I hope to soar like and eagle and remain focus in my school work.
This is all until next time..
My classes are going well at University of Prince Edward Island. The lecturers are great and helps you when you need them
I actually enjoy them all..
I went to my first hockey game on Thursday 8th January (unfortunately the UPEI Panthers loss 4-2). On Saturday I went to the International Student's Orientation. It was very informative and I learnt a whole lot from it. They discussed the do's and don'ts at UPEI. They explained how we can get involve in activities such as clubs, sports and many others that seems very interesting. I also met new international students from China, Nigeria, India and many other places. in addition I have met Bahamian students as well.
I realize how important this trip is to me.. I will like to give thanks to Mr. Russell, Dr. Davis, and the President of COB and all the other participants of this wonderful programme for allowing me to have such opportunity to study somewhere i have nevr been before.. I love the snow..(It is like minus 20 degrees here and the sun is out..I find it hilarious). Moreover, I also went sleding on Sunday which was pretty awesome and a great exposure to something new. Honestly anything that i have never tried before, i am eager to try it.
This opportunity is one of a kind because, I got to see, and do things differently from The Bahamas-which is super. I do not have a roommate as yet...
Indeed this Exchange Programme was a marvelous idea that COB has initiated for students. Any one will definitely take such opportunity(I hope I get another opportunity like this again). We must all be grateful for such opportunity also, because we might not have been the ones who were selected-their could have been others here right now.
This is like a dream come true for me.I will try to do my endeavour best and know i will succeed and be an achiever will schooling in Canada. I hope to soar like and eagle and remain focus in my school work.
This is all until next time..
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
An extraordinry adventure
Well I'm finally in Canada!!!wow!
Had some problems at Toronto airport with the Immigration....
They kept me there for like an hour and a half..waiting on a letter or some confirmation from the school stating that I am actually a student there.
It sucked..almost missed my flight..I was getting frustrated...The lady immigration officer was not what I expected.. But fortunately I ot on my flight in time to Montreal.
It was alot of travelling too. ut the same ime I enjoyed it and was anticipated and excited to reach my final destination. Ponciana and I arrive in Charlotte Town about 12:00pm local time.. We each got to the school safely. I touched and saw snow for the first time..amazing. I went to a hockey game for the first time also..Starting to meet new students.. Hope to start my classes soon. Have no roommate as yet.. I love it here!!
Had some problems at Toronto airport with the Immigration....
They kept me there for like an hour and a half..waiting on a letter or some confirmation from the school stating that I am actually a student there.
It sucked..almost missed my flight..I was getting frustrated...The lady immigration officer was not what I expected.. But fortunately I ot on my flight in time to Montreal.
It was alot of travelling too. ut the same ime I enjoyed it and was anticipated and excited to reach my final destination. Ponciana and I arrive in Charlotte Town about 12:00pm local time.. We each got to the school safely. I touched and saw snow for the first time..amazing. I went to a hockey game for the first time also..Starting to meet new students.. Hope to start my classes soon. Have no roommate as yet.. I love it here!!
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