* The Study Abroad Truth: You might just discover yourself - Connor
Lavallie Connor Lavallie
THE STUDY ABROAD TRUTH: YOU MIGHT JUST DISCOVER YOURSELF
_How to truly maximize your study abroad experience (and do it
right...)_
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT AWAIT YOU!
TOP TIPS FROM SUCCESSFUL STUDY ABROAD STUDENTS
- WHAT THEY WISH THEY HAD KNOWN, WHAT YOU
SHOULD AVOID AND HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR TIME!
IN THIS BOOK YOU WILL LEARN...
* ABOUT WHAT'S TRULY POSSIBLE
* How to CORRECTLY PREPARE for departure
* SAFETY: where to go--and what to do
* WAYS TO FINANCE those special weekend trips - SAVE MONEY ON
FLIGHTS, HOUSING, AND MORE...
* Find out about STAYING FIT--and enjoy the cultural cuisine
* How to cope with CULTURE SHOCK
* Dealing with LANGUAGE BARRIERS
* Avoiding SCAMS AND THIEVES
* Dealing with a NEW CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
* About making those AWESOME WEEKEND EXCURSIONS with friends
* How to APPLY YOUR NEWFOUND KNOWLEDGE back home
* How to truly MAXIMIZE YOUR STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE ... AND MORE!
YOU’RE ABOUT TO DISCOVER
ALL OF THIS TODAY--
My roommate Sean and I arriving in Shanghai
Even after I arrived in Europe, I had no idea what was truly
possible. Sure, there was a lot of freedom, and it was cool to live in
Rome, Italy for a semester-- but there is so much more that's
available to you, stuff that I really wished I had known about.
Living in another country creates a truly unique opportunity that
should be utilized to the fullest. Never again will you be in a
situation quite like it--for instance, all my friends and I took trips
to Switzerland (to snowboard and go skydiving), Paris, France--Madrid,
Spain--Cairo, Egypt--Tunisia--North Africa (for spring break)--Study
trips in Taormina, Sicily--Rome, Italy--Istanbul, Turkey--Athens,
Greece--a family stay in Trento, Italy--Florence, Italy-- and numerous
cities all over Europe, North Africa, Sicily, and the Middle East.
My roommate, Sean, and I even decided to take the confidence we
gained while studying abroad and go 'hostel-hopping' in 6 different
cities all over China -- We never would have had the skills,
knowledge, and confidence required to go off and live in China right
after graduation. THE CRAZY THING IS -- MY ROOMMATE AND I BOTH
REVEALED TO EACH OTHER THAT WE WERE THE GUYS WHO WERE MOST
APPREHENSIVE ABOUT STUDYING ABROAD IN THE FIRST PLACE! This entire
journey almost never happened because we had no idea what were getting
ourselves into in terms of maintaining some level of comfort, the
constant travel (that we THOUGHT we hated), finding a decent gym,
taking the necessary classes, financing the whole trip, etc.--even
though my family revealed that if they had tried to do ALL that we did
while studying abroad--it would have cost them 10X as much money as we
spent! We did all we wanted for a tiny fraction of what it could cost,
and we had ZERO regrets. The great thing is ... you can do the same,
and reap all the amazing benefits before you.
But _you must be committed to do this right for yourself_. You need
to know if this really is something you're willing to go through with
100% certainty ... so I'll ask-
SHOULD YOU STUDY ABROAD?
You can talk to counselors, teachers, and administrators. You can
read tons of brochures. But right here in this book you can GET THE
FIRSTHAND TRUTH FROM A GUY WHO DID IT, AND LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT.
Well, almost every minute. I’m Connor, I graduated with a B.S.
degree in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago in 2010 and I’m
now doing graduate studies in Chiropractic medicine.
Enjoying our own weekend trip to Paris
EVER SINCE I STARTED COLLEGE, I HAD BEEN DEBATING WITH MYSELF ABOUT
WHETHER OR NOT I SHOULD STUDY ABROAD. I didn’t talk about it much
with friends or family because I was a little apprehensive about the
whole idea at first. I was excited about living in a place so
different from my home because of the places I’d see, people I’d
meet, and challenges I’d strive to overcome. However, making this
decision was definitely not an easy one.
Just like many of you, I was quite nervous just thinking about all
the uncertainties that lay before me. I found myself thinking about
all the reasons why I should NOT study abroad. I thought about missing
my family and friends. I worried about all the planning, paperwork,
and potential obstacles I would have to go through.
I COULDN’T HELP BUT THINK ABOUT RISKS INVOLVED, safety issues,
language limitations, finding decent food, maintaining some level of
comfort, and of course… paying for all of it. Additionally, I
wondered if I would be able to graduate on time. Would the right
courses be available? _And would it all be worth it in the end?_ Back
then I was searching for information that would settle my nerves, but
I didn’t get many answers I was happy with.
THAT’S WHEN I DECIDED TO DO MY OWN INVESTIGATION.
I talked with dozens of former college students from different parts
of the world, and asked them what they wished they had done
differently throughout college. To my surprise, AN ASTONISHING 8 OUT
OF 10 GRADUATES SAID THEY REGRETTED NOT STUDYING ABROAD! As we talked,
I found we shared all the same concerns- language, curriculum,
personal safety and well-being. However I still had the opportunity in
front of me, they did not.
IN THE FIRST CHAPTER, I DISCUSS WHY MY DECISION BECAME CLEAR TO STUDY
ABROAD THAT SPRING. If you are interested in making the most of your
time, I believe you will relate to my story. However I hope you will
develop your own reasons, and begin to understand the potential
rewards that await you. I was not always prepared for everything at
the time, I was not able to gather all the information I could
possibly need, and sometimes I paid for it. All in all, the months I
spent studying overseas became the most fun, gratifying, and
educational times I could ever have imagined. MAKING THAT CHOICE TO
LEAVE BECAME A DECISION THAT HAS ULTIMATELY SHAPED MY CHARACTER FOR
THE BETTER IN SO MANY WAYS, AND I KNOW IT WILL DO THE SAME FOR YOU …
if you do it right! I also believe you will continue to discover the
full benefits of the whole experience, and the positive ways they’ve
affected you for many years to come.
DON’T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY
My friends and I on a study trip in North Africa
Motivated by my newfound knowledge, I decided to dig deeper and get
to the bottom of why so many students had failed to make the decision
to go. When I thought about how valuable this experience was, I
realized it was a shame that more kids didn’t seize this
opportunity. Maybe their choice would have been a lot easier had they
known more about the uncertainties ahead, logistical concerns, ways to
finance the trips, things to avoid, tips for getting around, and how
to MAKE THE MOST OF THE ENTIRE EXPERIENCE.
That is why I wrote this book: TO OFFER STUDENTS LIKE YOU THE BENEFIT
OF MY EXPERIENCE. I want to help you make your decision to study
abroad, and get the most from it. This book covers what you need to
do: before leaving, during your stay, and as a bonus, special ways to
apply your experience back home.
IT’S NOT ONLY ABOUT MY PERSONAL JOURNEY.
I interviewed other students so you’ll get their advice as well.
They will share some SECRETS ABOUT HOW TO AVOID MAKING MISTAKES, and
what you should really know when it comes to studying overseas.
WHEN YOU RETURN, YOU WILL FIND YOURSELF UTILIZING THE LESSONS
YOU’VE LEARNED IN EVERYDAY LIFE. I know, because I am still using
them to this day on myself. Studying abroad will expand your
worldview, help you develop more confidence in yourself, and bring you
closer to friends both old and new. If you make the jump, COMMIT
YOURSELF TO LEAVING HOME, and DELVE INTO THE UNKNOWN for a while …
there are TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITIES that await you. After reading this
book, I am confident you will see that the possibilities are truly
endless!
You will get to hear about a particular trip I took at the beginning
of each chapter, and by the end you will have all the information you
need to not only “get through” your months overseas … but truly
MAXIMIZE YOUR STUDY ABROAD. Each story takes place in one of the
cities my friends and I visited while studying abroad. I hope this
will give you a fresh perspective, and help you think about some of
the places you’ll want to visit when your time comes. In the
meantime, SIT BACK AND RELAX WHILE I TELL YOU THE TRUTH ABOUT STUDYING
ABROAD!
You'll also receive my 2 FREE BONUS BOOKS that will help you fulfill
your potential in and out of the classroom, at home, and in far away
places! Studying abroad should be about testing your ambition, taking
advantage of opportunities, living with passion, and it should all be
a process of self-discovery. That is why I am including FREE BONUS
#1-HOW TO DISCOVER YOUR BETTER SELF. Here you will learn about human
psychology, and be able apply what you need to enhance any area of
your life. YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE FREE BONUS #2- GO MORE PLACES, GET
MORE DONE: INCREASE YOUR NATURAL ENERGY. Your study abroad experience
will require a lot of persistence, focus, and energy. In this bonus
you will read stories, tips, how-to’s, and lots more information
about increasing your natural energy-- so you can make the most of
your time abroad!
MY PERSONAL GUARANTEE TO YOU:
You'll get my e-book, 2 FREE bonus books, and contact information
instantly after your purchase (you can contact me anytime with ANY
questions you may have),
I am confident you will get the information that will help you along
in your study abroad pursuits --
I'd love to be your personal coach, and help you make the right
decisions in order to maximize your time abroad, but IF AFTER 60 DAYS
YOU ARE NOT COMPLETELY SATISFIED FOR ANY REASON ... JUST E-MAIL ME AND
I WILL GIVE YOU A FULL REFUND ... NO QUESTIONS ASKED. I look forward
to serving you, Connor LaVallie
ONLY $15.95!
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(c) 2010 Connor LaVallie
