Studying abroad is many people’s biggest dream, but sometimes the high expectation, the lack of a good planning or even insecurity might turn a great opportunity for personal and professional development into some very unpleasant moments. So for this reason, we have listed 8 most common mistakes in your exchange that you should avoid. Let’s check them out!

1) LACK OF INFORMATION

The first of 8 most common mistakes in your exchange is: when the student finally settles his/her destination, it may occur that this student may not have taken a deep look at some important information about the country and the city. Due to this incapability of adaptation, it may affect the learning process.

2) SEARCH FOR NO PROFESSIONAL HELP

A big amount of people don’t know where to begin when they decide to study abroad. As there are many options for destinations out there, different sorts of accommodations, different schools, the ideal solution would be checking with a professional in the area. This professional will analyze the student’s goals and personality, in order to provide some destination options, giving the student information about the visa processes and all the documentation required. If you have any question, please contact [email protected].

3) SPEND A LOT OF TIME WITH PEOPLE FROM THE SAME COUNTRY AS YOU

At the very beginning of the students’ time by studying abroad, it is normal that they will get closer to people who speak the same language as they do, but in order to learn English effectively, it’s necessary that the student has the initiative of getting close to people from different nationalities. Besides of learning English, the student will experience new cultures and new world perspectives.

4) GIVE UP THE COURSE TO GO TO PARTIES AND EVENTS

The students might think that it’s enough to go to pubs and big events, full of Irish people, just to improve their English, but this is definitely a big mistake! The classes are crucial in the learning process and require a lot of personal dedication.

5) THINK THAT THE LANGUAGE WILL BE A BARRIER

You don’t have to be afraid of making mistakes. To learn a language, it’s necessary to practice it, study a lot and also take some risks. Start trying a conversation with some Irish people.

6) BELIEVE THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE RIGHT MOMENT

Many people think that they are very old to study abroad, while some people think that they are very young and inexperienced. The right moment comes up from the desire of learning a new language, experience amazing things and get to know about different cultures.

7) THINK THAT STUDYING ABROAD AND HOLIDAYS ARE THE SAME THING

The main goal of the exchange is to learn a new language. There will be the right moment to go shopping and also go on trips to new countries.

8) TO BE CLOSE-MINDED TO NEW EXPERIENCES

Study abroad and don’t feel receptive to try the local food, listen to the local music, talk to different people, may spoil completely the experience and stop the student from obtaining the best results with the personal development and also the language learning process.

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With all of this information, it’s easier to avoid these 8 most common mistakes in your exchange! Take your time and appreciate your experience.