https://padlet.com/yomim/session2_3_handout1 Made with a curious mind en-us 2016-12-05 09:43:10 UTC 2016-12-05 09:45:33 UTC hello@padlet.com yomim https://padlet.com/yomim/session2_3_handout1/wish/141680784 What is your main motivation to go abroad? 

• discover the world 
• just travelling 
• learn a new language 
• get to know another culture 
• do part of my studies abroad for new input 
• study a subject that universities in my home country do not offer 
• volunteer 
• find a job and earn some money 
• gain new experiences in my job/education 
• find out what you want (in life)

How experienced are you?

• Have you ever travelled on your own? 
• Have you been abroad before? For how long? 
• Are you used to living on your own? 
• Have you ever stayed with people from another cultural background? 
• Have you been in your destination-country before? 
• Do you have experience with learning new languages?

Where to?

• Are you interested in a specific country/area? 
• Which languages do you speak already (a bit)?
• Are there countries/places you do not want to go to? 
• Do you have any restrictions – e.g. health wise, climate,..? 
• How long do you have time?

Some personal questions for you

• What are your main interests/hobbies?
• Are you ready to work hard (also manually or doing something you do not fancy too much)?
• Is it easy for you to cope with new situations and/or differences to your expectations?
• Do you like to organise things yourself or would you prefer assistance during your stay?
• Are you ready to learn a new language? 
• How do you deal with disappointments and/or conflicts?
• How open are you to new cultures and experiences?
• How do you deal with distance to your friends and family? 
• Will homesickness be an issue for you? 
• Are you quick in making new friends/would you prefer to be included in group-activities?
• Can you offer any relevant skills/certificates?

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