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7 types of people who get the most out of studying abroad.

Studying abroad is a life-changing experience. And of course, it is a unique experience for each person. Depending on your needs, but also your personality and hobbies, you will experience it in one way or another. Do you want to know what kind of international student you are? Take a look!

1. Sporty

Quitting your favourite sport? No way! The first thing you look for at your international study centre is the sports club where you can continue to enjoy your passion: tennis, basketball, football, rugby, judo... Your studies abroad are best experienced by doing sport. It doesn’t matter if it’s a full university degree, a school year abroad, or a summer getaway. You’ve got it made up!

And every activity outside the campus is another opportunity: rent some bikes? Go hiking? Kayaking, scuba diving, hang gliding, parachuting, rafting, rowing... Any idea is good for immersing yourself in the language, getting to know the place and discovering how to change the world while you move.

2. Solidary

And every activity outside the campus is another opportunity: rent some bikes? Go hiking? Kayaking, scuba diving, hang gliding, parachuting, rafting, rowing… Any idea is good for immersing yourself in the language, getting to know the place and discovering how to change the world while you move.

Choose your destination thinking about where you can have the most impact, where you can help the most, where you can study what will make you what you have always dreamed of. Your willingness to help makes you feel proud and has taught you responsibility, respect and tolerance, fundamental skills that will stay with you forever and that make you a #changemaker.

3. Adventurer

Planning? No, no no, I’m going on an adventure! You let yourself go because you know that any option is fantastic for living a unique experience that you don’t want to waste. Destination? Anything that doesn’t sound boring. University? I’ll let you advise me.

Studying abroad is an opportunity that doesn’t come along every day. Meeting new people, trying exotic food, discovering incredible places, studying with a different methodology… new things are a blessing. And every day is an adventure for you and those who accompany you.

4. Eco-friendly

You prepare your sustainable zero waste suitcase, you offset your carbon footprint from the trip, you find out about the fauna and flora of your destination, you buy what you need second-hand from the local charities and you give DIY (Do It Yourself) free rein, you rent a bike as soon as you arrive… You want this trip to leave a huge positive mark on you, but not to leave a negative mark on the place.

Your favorite excursions include cleaning beaches and forests, visiting an animal sanctuary, discovering a local craft market, going out to try healthy food or walking through natural places where it seems humanity has never stepped foot. Studying abroad is a fantastic opportunity to continue learning about how to live more responsibly from a new perspective and alongside other people like you. Because you know better than anyone that the way is Think global, Act local.

5. Planner

You have researched all the universities or colleges and their training offerings, you know all the possible destinations inside out and you are clear about what you want and where you want it: what to study, what activities to do, what certification to obtain… There is nothing that is beyond your control.

You will make the most of this international experience and you will come back with a backpack full of knowledge, skills and a new outlook. And who knows, maybe you will also experience something unexpected! What is clear is that you will not leave anything undone or experience unlived.

6. Studious

Studying abroad is the way to achieve your goals. You have always had it clear and you fight tirelessly to achieve it. You study what you are passionate about and you imagine yourself devoting yourself completely to it in the near future: architect, psychologist, lawyer, biologist, designer, doctor, journalist, photographer, teacher, programmer, scientist... you choose your future.

Being an international student will open doors for you that you know you need: a perfect command of English, demonstrable international experience, professional contacts, high-level knowledge of a different study methodology, skills and competencies that companies demand… You already have a plan. We help you put it into action. Ready?

7. Influencer

Leaving home without your phone? Impossible. Because you have to live this experience and show it off. The camera is always ready and your fingers move across the screen like a fish in water. Reels, stories, stickers, music… you know what’s trending and you’re going to make the most of this experience.

You show the fantastic places you visit, the new foods you discover, the adventures with your international friends, the latest on your campus, how you are improving your English… and of course, you know how to show it from the best perspective so that it goes viral.

And you, what kind of international student are you?

Knowing yourself is the first step to making good decisions. At Plan Zero we help you to deepen your self-knowledge, which is essential to identify your needs and motivations, your skills and aptitudes, your way of relating… and design the best route for you, together with you.

Do you still not know about our advisory and guidance service for studying abroad? We help you get to know yourself and make the best decisions, with the peace of mind of knowing that you are doing what you really want.

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