Study Abroad and Personal Growth: Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone

In this short solo episode, I share some thoughts about my study abroad experience in Scotland. It pushed me and my students out of our comfort zone, but that was a very good thing. I taught one of the first Edinburgh hub classes for Texas State University based at Queen Margaret University . Our hub programs are short-term study abroad experiences where students earn credit while spending 3-weeks living and learning overseas. Takeaways • Students connected with each other while developing deeper connections with themselves • Examples of Transformative Learning Theory • Students learned about course content and the local community • Freedom to explore. Students visited Edinburgh (6 minutes by train) and coastal villages like North Berwick • New experiences built confidence and positive self-esteem Homework: Choose one way to step into something new this week. What surprised you the last time you tried something new? How did you grow from the experience? Want to hear the real story? You can listen to the podcast interviews featuring my students here. They are fantastic! Stories of Change: Helping You Navigate What’s Next Hosted by Judy Oskam Navigating a change or wondering what comes next? Hear real stories from people who have faced unexpected turns, made important choices, and figured things out along the way. A little wisdom to help you find your own way forward. Explore more at StoriesofChangePodcast.com .