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Off the Clock: What Educators and Students Are Actually Doing This Summer
Study Abroad Myths Debunked | True or False - Common Beliefs Put To The Test
Virtual Exchange vs Study Abroad | Why They Are Not the Same Thing
School’s out, the laptops are closed, and the out of office replies are officially ON! But what does summer break actually look like for the people who make our schools run and the students who populate them? In this episode, we are peeling back the curtain on summer plans for educators and students. Whether you are a teacher mapping out a well deserved bucket list trip, a student looking to balance hustle with relaxation, or just curious about how the school community spends their months of freedom, this episode is your ultimate guide to the summer reset. Visit our website for resources: www.thepurposepassport.com
Think study abroad is only for certain students? That international programs are too expensive, too risky, or too complicated for your institution to pull off? We are putting the most common beliefs about study abroad programming to the test - true or false style. No filter. No brochure language. Just the two of us, and our experience building international programming from the ground up, calling out what's real (and questioning what's not). If you've ever repeated something about study abroad without questioning it, this episode is for you. Topic Covered: study aboard myths, international education facts. study abroad accessibility, global education misconceptions, study abroad program design
The pandemic changed how institutions think about international education. Virtual exchange programs expanded. Budgets shifted. And the line between experiencing the world and watching it through a screen got complicated. We are asking the questions that need to be addressed in international education is asking out loud, are these two things actually the same? And if they're not, what does that mean for the students, educators, and institutions betting on one over the other? The research exists. The real-world outcomes exist. The conversation starts here. Topics covered: virtual exchange programs · study abroad vs online learning · international education program design · remote international programs · in-person study abroad benefits · virtual international education www.thepurposepassport.com
You did everything right. Pre-departure checklist complete. Students healthy, flights booked, program ready. Then you land — and everything changes. In this episode we break down exactly what educators, program directors, and students should do when a health crisis or virus outbreak hits mid-program. Whether you're designing your first international field study or managing an established program; health emergencies abroad are not a matter of "if", they're a matter of when. Topics covered: study abroad health risks · virus outbreak response · international program safety · educator crisis protocols · student health abroad www.thepurposepassport.com