Why Everyone Should Study Abroad

When considering your options regarding where you can attend college, you probably aren’t even thinking about leaving the country. There are so many great colleges and universities close to wherever you live that you are sure to find a school that has everything that you are looking for. But what about the schools that are located in other countries? There are also great colleges and universities located around the world that offer many things that you can find here and some things that you will not find at a school close to you. Perhaps looking into programs for studying abroad and all that they have to offer may create more options in your college choices. If you need even more information you can go to selecttravelstudy.com and do some research.

Increase Language Skills

There are many programs available for people who want to learn another language. Many people have been able to learn new languages using these programs, but actually going to the country where the language comes from may help you learn the language better. You will be fully immersed by the culture and the lifestyle and basically be forced to learn the essential components of the language. Experiencing the daily life of those who speak the language will help you better understand the different elements of each word and the meaning associated.

Gain New Perspective

Nobody really knows about another country until they have actually visited and witnessed the people and environment with their own eyes. When a study abroad student arrives in another country, there are so many things that are experienced and learned that will bring a whole new perspective. Meeting the people who aren’t in the media or spotlight will help you understand more about the country, the culture and the meaning of things that may be very misunderstood. Witnessing the life of these people will change your perspective and help you understand more than you did before. If you visit selecttravelstudy.com you may find more information that you need for an opportunity to gain new perspective.

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Done With The Test

Our department required all of us to learn Flight Time Limitation (FTL), the concept, the requirements, the legalities, the whole nine yards. I have never done any crew scheduling nor planning job before so this topic is very new to me.  I have a vague knowledge about it because I come across the terminology when I was in Flight Operations. However, learning the rudiments of Flight Time Limitation is a big challenge because what normally would take months and regular practice of the scheme was given to us in 6 hours. So you can say that I am having information overload!

I have been reviewing for the past few days. I didn't even get to enjoy the long weekend because I had this FTL in my mind all the time. There are so many requirements and rules to remember and I am having all the numbers and words jumbled up.

The last time I was a student was in graduate school back in the Philippines. And it was 15 years ago. Studying now is harder than it used to be. I think the age factor has something to do with it as well because my memory is not as sharp as it used to. So, when the test came in the morning, my confidence level plummeted. I quickly browsed the 5 pages, back-to-back test paper and got overwhelmed. There were 5 sections with mixed computations, Q & A, definitions and enumerations of rules, limiting factors and requirements!

I looked at the questions knew the answers but somehow, I could not seem to grasp the whole floating words and numbers in my head. I left some items blank because I just went kaput.

All in all, I still did great considering this is not the kind of topic I regularly handle in the office nor have been exposed to at some point in my career life. I passed with a good grade, not a high grade as what I aimed initially but a good one because I surpassed the mark intended for people who are one grade higher than me. For my grade level it is a very good mark. I can't complain :)  I am just happy that it is over! I'll nail it next year.