Nadine Butova

Natalie Sineva
We come from
Uzbekistan
We are full-time international
students in Ventspils, Latvia
 Questions for the audience
Have you ever studied/worked
abroad?
Would you like to do
Erasmus/Masters/ internship
abroad?
Why?
 Presentation layout
Reasons to study abroad
Importance of intercultural
communication
Our experience in Ventspils, Latvia
Questions
 Why to study abroad?
Learn and practice languages;
Meet new people;
Make friends;
Travel;
Complement your CV;
 To learn other cultures
Culture is not only language, cuisine, arts; culture
is a set of values and beliefs that influence
behaviour and attitudes of people.
start to understand different culture and Destroy
stereotypes;
Learning about the culture is not enough; the goal
is to understand and learn to live in another
culture.
And start appreciating your own
 Studying abroad is a challenge

200 awkward situations a day;

Cultural misunderstandings;
Homesickness;
 But its a Priceless experience
Globalised world requires intercultural
interpersonal communication skills
that can be acquired only through
studying/living abroad
Creative thinking
Expanded world outlook
Life-changing experience
A year and a half in Latvia taught us:

Not to take everything personally;

To interact with people from completely different
cultures; respect their opinions and values;
To express ideas and intentions (sometimes even in
gestures);
To laugh at awkward situations and take them as
useful experience;
To adapt to new places, styles of life, and even
absorb some character traits.
 Conclusion
Studying/living abroad is fun
Its challenging too
But its the challenges that make
up your invaluable experience
Questions, please
Thank you