🌍 Episode 4: Across Borders

The Real Study Abroad Experience

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From comfort zone ➡️ global zone

Study abroad stories, told the 3 Junior way 🎙️✈️

🎓 Going Global

In our fourth episode, we crossed oceans — not literally, but through a powerful and personal conversation about what it really means to study abroad.

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🎙️ Welcome Back to 3 Junior — Episode 4 Has Arrived!

Hi again! In this episode, we explore a topic that many students dream about — but also worry about: studying abroad. What’s it really like to leave your home country and start over in a whole new place?

We sat down with an international student who’s currently studying at a university in the United States. They opened up about their journey — from why they chose the U.S. to the culture shocks, academic challenges, homesickness, and the friendships that made it all worth it.

If you’ve ever imagined yourself going to school in another country, this one’s for you.

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📌 What We Talked About: Stories from the Other Side of the World

🔹 First impressions.

Our guest shared their first days in the U.S. — the excitement, the confusion, and the jet lag.

🔹 Finding your place.

From language barriers to making new friends, we talked about the emotional rollercoaster of building a life far from home.

🔹 Classroom culture shock.

Spoiler: It’s not all multiple choice! We compared academic expectations, teaching styles, and what surprised them the most about American universities.

🔹 Homesickness is real.

We dove into how it feels to miss your home, your language, your food — and what helps when it hits hard.

🔹 Advice from someone who’s been there.

For anyone feeling nervous about studying abroad, our guest gave practical and heartfelt advice: it’s scary at first, but worth it in ways you can’t even imagine.

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🎯 Mini Project: Study Abroad Starter Pack

This week, we created a special Instagram post called:

“Study Abroad Starter Pack: What We Wish We Knew Before We Left.”

📦 What’s inside?

– 5 emotional truths no one tells you

– 3 unexpected challenges

– 4 things that make it all worth it

📲 You can find it on Instagram:

👉 @3juniorpodcast

Designed by us — to help future international students feel seen, prepared, and excited.

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💬 Final Thoughts

This episode reminded us that going abroad isn’t just about travel or academics — it’s about identity, resilience, and discovering who you are in unfamiliar places.

It’s not always easy. But it’s always worth something.

🎧 Listen to Episode 4 here:

🔗 Across Borders – 3 Junior Podcast on YouTube

📲 And follow us for more episodes, tips, and creative reflections:

👉 @3juniorpodcast on Instagram

Thanks for joining us — and see you next time on 3 Junior 💙