Benefits of international experience

Would you consider yourself as open-minded?

• I am very committed to my own way of thinking and doing things.

• I am willing to try new things as long as they fit my values.

• I am absolutely willing to experience anything new.

Do you enjoy challenges?

• Yes! I like putting myself to new situations and see what happens.

• It is important for me to know what to expect.

• It makes me anxious if I am not sure of myself.

Are you curious about new things? If you had to stay in a place you’d never been, where you didn’t know anyone, what would you do?

• I would stay in, order some food and watch TV.

• I’d go out as much as possible, discover the local culture and try some strange traditional dishes.

• I would avoid any interaction with the locals because I would be afraid that we can't understand each others.

If you meet somebody whose customs and beliefs are very different from yours, would you...

• ...try to avoid interaction because it would almost certainly lead to a disagreement.

• ...be polite but keep the interaction as short as possible.

• ...try to learn as much as possible about their culture in relation to my own.

What would you do if your everyday routine suddenly had to change significantly?

• Life would be dull if it didn't evolve!

• I like what’s familiar to me and I stick to my routine.

• I am good at adapting to new situations.

Are you good at making new friends?

• I have enough friends.

• I am a bit shy so it takes time to really get to know anybody new.

• I am very open and friendly to everyone and it's easy for me to get new friends.

What are the benefits of international experience in your opinion?

• The improvement of your language skills.

• Learning new methods and bringing new contents to my teaching.

• Creating new networks.