Sharing Skills At i-Learner, we value learning and are always thinking about how to develop our skills. We asked Ms Yamon and Ms Dorothy to share their experiences of studying abroad and the skills they learned.
Ms Yamon
English Teacher
Ms Dorothy
English Teacher
What skills do you think today's students need?
Apart from language skills, creativity is really important. Students should try to nurture their creativity, which will help them to develop problem-solving skills. It’s important for students to learn to think for themselves, especially in an ‘out of the box’ way.
In my opinion, students need critical thinking skills. There is so much information coming from different media outlets, and students have to be able to analyse information, think independently and filter the information they receive. Having critical thinking skills also means that you are able to empathise with others, which is especially important nowadays.
What skills do you think students need when studying abroad?
The reason why many of us study abroad is for new experiences and an opportunity to interact with people from different countries and cultures. Social skills as well as language skills are really important to be able to interact and communicate well. Another essential skill is independence, as students will need to take care of themselves. Being mature and having a strong character also contribute to independence and the ability to take care of yourself and live well.
Classes at overseas universities are quite different – professors aim to inspire students and challenge them to conduct and analyse their own research. It is also important for students to be flexible. Interactions can be very different abroad as people deal with issues and react in different ways. It is important to keep an open mind and not to set boundaries for yourself.
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