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  Rae Rae
   Senior Year Student
   Loyola Marymount University

I am a senior Political Science student at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. I first studied abroad at age 15, in Montpellier, France. I stayed with a host family during the summer after... more

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  8. What are the benefits of studying abroad in a first world country versus a third world country?separator
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  15. Is it better for students to stay with a host family or to stay somewhere on their own?separator
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  20. Did you ever feel threatened when studying abroad because you were a man or woman? If so, how?separator
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  24. I am afraid that my parents will not allow me to study and travel for such a long period of time. Any advice on how to convince my parents that study abroad is a worthwhile experience?separator
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  25. How important is it to have knowledge about the country I will be studying abroad in before I leave?separator
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  26. What advice do you have for students from Hawaii that wish to travel abroad but are afraid of leaving the small and familiar environment of Hawaii?separator
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  27. How has study abroad and travel abroad helped you today?separator
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  28. How did you become interested in study abroad, travel abroad, cultures and languages?separator
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  29. When did you know you wanted to study abroad and how did the process work for you?separator
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  31. If you could choose one study abroad experience to encourage other students to go abroad, what would it be?separator
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  34. What advice do you have for students who will be studying abroad in a country of their heritage?separator
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I am a senior Political Science student at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. I first studied abroad at age 15, in Montpellier, France. I stayed with a host family during the summer after studying French at school for four years. In college, I knew I needed to study abroad once again, as I had gained valuable experience and knowledge during my time abroad as a high school student. My junior year at LMU, I studied for a semester in London and attended an American university there as well. During this time I also interned at Le Studieau Graphic Design/Dynamite Models as well. In addition to living in France and England, I have also visited Scotland, Italy, Belgium and Mexico. I believe studying abroad provides a life-altering experience and everlasting memories, and that all students should dwell outside their native country at least one time in their life.


 

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