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🍎 For anyone moving abroad and raising their children in a culture different from their own, school can be a major source of culture clash. We naturally compare the education our children receive to our own, which is rarely the same 👨🏫 You could send your child to the very same school that you attended and find that curriculums, teaching methods, and faculty members change over time. Imagine navigating that in a new country, culture, and language! 🎙 This week Michael sat down with two international parents living in Copenhagen who are learning about the Danish school system as foreigners in Denmark. Both Adrian Mackinder and Annie Samples are figuring out the differences between Danish schools and British and American schools respectively 😮 They were incredibly open and candid while sharing their experiences and the adjustments that they’ve made as parents in Denmark who were raised and educated in other countries. One of the biggest differences, which they both pointed out, is that the academic focus in Danish schools occurs on a different timeline. The early grades are focused on behaviour and pastoral skills - the “reading, writing, and arithmetic” comes later 📚 For Adrian and Annie, this is very different than their own education and the children of their friends back home. They both stress that no country does it right or wrong, only different. They know that students in Denmark aren’t at a deficit or disadvantage for starting the focus on academic instruction later. They also point out that their friends back home may have kids who read earlier, but their children have advanced language skills from living bilingual lives and having multiple cultural influences at home 🌍 For some internationals moving to Denmark to work temporarily, it’s important to understand how the education system may be different in Denmark. A later focus on reading may present challenges if their child is moved to another education system and assessed for reading levels in another country 📖 Both guests prefer having their children enrolled in Danish schools over international schools for various reasons like the cultural immersion and their family’s long-term outlook. Attending an international school can mean classmates relocating during the school year which can be a social challenge. ➡️ You can hear more from Adrian and Annie in our latest YT video and on episodes of What Are You Doing in Denmark streaming now with more to come. 🤔💭 What are your thoughts and experiences on enrolling your children in schools abroad or living abroad during your own education? #expatindenmark #expatlife #livingindenmark #danishschool #livingabroad #expatparents 

How inspiring would the world be if, instead of national service, young people were sent to live in another country for two years? Imagine the generations- how open minded, accepting and celebratory they will be of different cultures and fellow human beings. ‘International Service’ has an excellent ring to it! #students #education #world #service #globaleducation #schools

Assimilating into a foreign university environment can be difficult for international students since the tendency to seek out familiarity leads to many forming connections with those from the same cultural background. However, cultural clubs and societies provide a sense of belonging for international students but may further segregate them from domestic peers. It’s important for international students to actively engage in uncomfortable situations to develop communication skills and a deeper understanding of the culture where they’re living and studying. #internationalstudents #studentexperience #integration

“...𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦-𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘴, 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓. 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔 𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒌𝒔, 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝘪𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 [𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆] 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆𝒅.”🤝 🌍 💞 - (Ziguras & Lucas, 2020, p. 226) 🧠 While making transformative global learning experiences accessible to our students is at the core of our work in #educationabroad, 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀/𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀? In what ways are our host community members positively 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗦 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀? Are there any challenges or even harm? 🚨𝐃𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬? Who are our “hosts”— and are they 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 "hosts"? Join Dr. David Wick, Brandon J., and me on 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝗻𝗱 @𝟮:𝟯𝟬-𝟯:𝟮𝟬 𝗽𝗺 𝗘𝗦𝗧 at the Diversity Abroad #globalinclusion conference as we bring awareness to these emerging, pressing questions, highlighting the themes of what is being talked about (and what is not), while creating an inclusive space for us to react, relate, reflect upon, and refine how we directly and indirectly shape the experiences for our host communities, but most importantly... 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀. 🦻❤️🩹 #diversityabroad, #InclusionIsGlobal, #GIC23 #studyabroad #internationaleducation

In an evolving educational landscape, where countries like Australia and Canada are becoming increasingly stringent for Indian students, Europe, with France leading the charge, shines as a beacon of opportunity and inclusivity. This trend marks a significant shift, positioning France not merely as an alternative but as a premier destination for Indian students seeking quality education abroad. France’s ambitious goal to host 30,000 Indian students by 2030 underscores its commitment to fostering a diverse and vibrant international student community. Unlike other destinations tightening their admission criteria, France is actively enhancing accessibility through initiatives like the “Choose France Tour 2023” and “French for All, French for a Better Future.” These efforts are aimed at breaking down language barriers and showcasing France’s rich array of over 1,200 courses taught in English, ensuring that students from all backgrounds can find their place in French academia. This open approach is not just about numbers; it’s a deeper reflection of France’s understanding of the value that international students bring to their campuses and communities. With affordability and quality of education as its pillars, France is setting a new standard for what it means to welcome students from abroad. This is particularly relevant today, as students from India—and indeed from all over the world—seek educational environments that are not just academically enriching but also culturally welcoming and inclusive. As the President of the Study Abroad Consultants Association, I see France’s strategy as a clarion call to all stakeholders in global education to reassess their policies and practices. It’s an invitation to embrace a more open, inclusive approach to international education, one that values diversity, fosters mutual understanding, and prepares students to be global citizens. In light of these developments, the role of study abroad consultants has never been more crucial. We are at the forefront of guiding students through these changing tides, helping them navigate their options and make informed decisions about their educational future. France’s welcoming stance offers a unique opportunity for us to support our students in pursuing their dreams in an environment that values their contributions and facilitates their growth. #GlobalEducation #StudyAbroad #FranceWelcomesYou #InternationalStudents #HigherEducation #InclusiveEducation #DiversityInAcademia #EducationalOpportunities #FutureLeaders #FrenchForAll #ChooseFrance #EducationWithoutBorders #CulturalExchange #EmpowerThroughEducation #UniversitiesInFrance #CollegesInFrance #StudyAbroadConsultant #StudyAbroadAssociation

In an evolving educational landscape, where countries like Australia and Canada are becoming increasingly stringent for Indian students, Europe, with France leading the charge, shines as a beacon of opportunity and inclusivity. This trend marks a significant shift, positioning France not merely as an alternative but as a premier destination for Indian students seeking quality education abroad. France's ambitious goal to host 30,000 Indian students by 2030 underscores its commitment to fostering a diverse and vibrant international student community. Unlike other destinations tightening their admission criteria, France is actively enhancing accessibility through initiatives like the "Choose France Tour 2023" and "French for All, French for a Better Future." These efforts are aimed at breaking down language barriers and showcasing France's rich array of over 1,200 courses taught in English, ensuring that students from all backgrounds can find their place in French academia. This open approach is not just about numbers; it's a deeper reflection of France's understanding of the value that international students bring to their campuses and communities. With affordability and quality of education as its pillars, France is setting a new standard for what it means to welcome students from abroad. This is particularly relevant today, as students from India—and indeed from all over the world—seek educational environments that are not just academically enriching but also culturally welcoming and inclusive. As the President of the Study Abroad Consultants Association, I see France's strategy as a clarion call to all stakeholders in global education to reassess their policies and practices. It's an invitation to embrace a more open, inclusive approach to international education, one that values diversity, fosters mutual understanding, and prepares students to be global citizens. In light of these developments, the role of study abroad consultants has never been more crucial. We are at the forefront of guiding students through these changing tides, helping them navigate their options and make informed decisions about their educational future. France's welcoming stance offers a unique opportunity for us to support our students in pursuing their dreams in an environment that values their contributions and facilitates their growth. #GlobalEducation #StudyAbroad #FranceWelcomesYou #InternationalStudents #HigherEducation #InclusiveEducation #DiversityInAcademia #EducationalOpportunities #FutureLeaders #FrenchForAll #ChooseFrance #EducationWithoutBorders #CulturalExchange #EmpowerThroughEducation #UniversitiesInFrance #CollegesInFrance #StudyAbroadConsultant #StudyAbroadAssociation #SACA #StudyinFrance

Intercultural practices are strategies & activities that promote cultural understanding and respect. This may include a curriculum that incorporates diverse cultural perspectives & histories. Or when students feel safe to share their cultural experiences, learn from others, and feel seen. Highlights from 58 countries: ❤️ Student-reported intercultural education positively predicted wellbeing and belonging. ❤️ Student-reported teachers’ intercultural attitudes predicted greater school belonging. ❤️ Student-reported teachers’ intercultural attitudes predicted less victimisation. ❤️ Effects were largely similar across immigrant status and countries examined. https://lnkd.in/gsiG2Cke This project, led by the talented Geetanjali Basarkod withTheresa Dicke Mary Ryan Philip Parker Zoe Carrick @herbert marsh & Jiesi Guo

🎓✅ Learning Aussie 🇦🇺🦘 🗺️📌 #Vietnam is becoming a prioritized market for several #Australian education organizations thanks to its developing economy and middle-class population, said the Australian Consulate-General in HCMC. 📈 Vietnam has the fastest-growing middle-class population in Asia, so there is a high demand for studying abroad. Vietnamese spend around $3-4 billion a year on education abroad, she added. 🚧 Following the reopening of borders in 2021, several Australian education and training organizations have come to Vietnam to meet with partners and students. Earlier this month, the Australian National University, which was rated fourth in the country by the QS 2024 education rankings, organized an information fair in Vietnam for the first time. 📊 According to official statistics from 2022, Australia had over 610,000 international students, generating $25.5 billion for the country's economy. Several Australian universities have allowed direct admissions for Vietnamese students with their grades from local schools and English proficiency certificates instead of standardized tests. https://lnkd.in/gvphAQZn