Comments on: The Story Behind The Book http://www.mayafrost.com/blog Writer. Mindfulness Trainer. Global Ed Cheerleader. Savvy Gardener. Happy Frugalista. A Former Oregonian Celebrates the Simple Life in Rural Uruguay. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:30:59 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Maya http://www.mayafrost.com/blog/story-behind-the-book/comment-page-1/#comment-8446 Maya Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:34:20 +0000 http://theworldisyourcampus.wordpress.com/about-maya-frost/#comment-8446 Hi Z-- Go to your local library and check out my book, The New Global Student. Then, show it to your parents and encourage them to at least read chapters five and six. Then, see if your community has a local chapter of the Rotary Club--they offer the best and most affordable exchange programs for students who are under the age of 19 when they leave. Many clubs offer scholarships and the total cost for an entire year abroad (including airfare, fees, visa) is often under $2,000 even for those who do NOT get any special financial assistance. Don't be afraid to use a Rotary Exchange as a gap year, and keep in mind that the longer you stay (one year vs. two months, for example) the more economical it is--it's the same air fare, after all, and that's the most expensive part. Staying longer will give you language fluency and cultural immersion rather than simply an interesting extended field trip that's informative but not exactly transformational. Going abroad during college is certainly an option as well but it will be FAR more expensive, especially if you go through a college program! There's a chapter in the book about how to do it for a fraction of the cost (and still get full credit). Read that, too--and show it to your parents! Good luck--and keep me posted! Hi Z–

Go to your local library and check out my book, The New Global Student. Then, show it to your parents
and encourage them to at least read chapters five and six.

Then, see if your community has a local chapter of the Rotary Club–they offer the best and most affordable
exchange programs for students who are under the age of 19 when they leave. Many clubs offer scholarships
and the total cost for an entire year abroad (including airfare, fees, visa) is often under $2,000 even for those who
do NOT get any special financial assistance.

Don’t be afraid to use a Rotary Exchange as a gap year, and keep in mind that the longer you stay (one year vs. two months, for example)
the more economical it is–it’s the same air fare, after all, and that’s the most expensive part. Staying longer will give you language fluency and cultural immersion rather than simply an interesting extended field trip that’s informative but not exactly transformational.

Going abroad during college is certainly an option as well but it will be FAR more expensive, especially if you go through a college program! There’s a chapter
in the book about how to do it for a fraction of the cost (and still get full credit). Read that, too–and show it to your parents!

Good luck–and keep me posted!

]]> By: Z http://www.mayafrost.com/blog/story-behind-the-book/comment-page-1/#comment-8444 Z Sun, 11 Jul 2010 01:52:02 +0000 http://theworldisyourcampus.wordpress.com/about-maya-frost/#comment-8444 I'm going into my senior year, and I plan on graduating early in January. However, I really would like to study abroad... if not in my senior year, then in my college years. However, my parents think it's too much money... we're slightly poor, you see. I don't really know what to do. Can you point me in the right way? -Z I’m going into my senior year, and I plan on graduating early in January. However, I really would like to study abroad… if not in my senior year, then in my college years. However, my parents think it’s too much money… we’re slightly poor, you see. I don’t really know what to do. Can you point me in the right way?
-Z

]]> By: Maya http://www.mayafrost.com/blog/story-behind-the-book/comment-page-1/#comment-8322 Maya Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:02:29 +0000 http://theworldisyourcampus.wordpress.com/about-maya-frost/#comment-8322 Hi Christy, Well, it's not about convincing them that other options are better than going "home"--it's more about giving them a chance to see what "home" feels like after being away for so long! We made sure our girls had time in the U.S. after living abroad with the family--and that's when they really learned how different their ideas/stories/experiences are than those of their peers. The whole Third Culture Kid thing doesn't really happen until kids go "back" and see how it feels. I think it's quite reasonable that they have agreed to another year in a bilingual school in Mexico, and it seems fair that you would honor that by giving them a year back in the U.S. if that's what they want at that point. No promises of extending it: that's key. The agreement should be to go for a year. They might love it, they might hate it--but either way, they may be up for another stint abroad after that! As your girls get older, it's really important to listen to what they want BUT it's also important to realize that what they think they want might not be what's waiting for them back in the States. It's a lot easier if they come to this conclusion themselves! ;-) Hugs, Maya Hi Christy,

Well, it’s not about convincing them that other options are better than going “home”–it’s more about giving them a chance to see what “home” feels like after being away for so long! We made sure our girls had time in the U.S. after living abroad with the family–and that’s when they really learned how different their ideas/stories/experiences are than those of their peers. The whole Third Culture Kid thing doesn’t really happen until kids go “back” and see how it feels. I think it’s quite reasonable that they have agreed to another year in a bilingual school in Mexico, and it seems fair that you would honor that by giving them a year back in the U.S. if that’s what they want at that point. No promises of extending it: that’s key. The agreement should be to go for a year. They might love it, they might hate it–but either way, they may be up for another stint abroad after that! As your girls get older, it’s really important to listen to what they want BUT it’s also important to realize that what they think they want might not be what’s waiting for them back in the States. It’s a lot easier if they come to this conclusion themselves! ;-)
Hugs,
Maya

]]> By: Christy http://www.mayafrost.com/blog/story-behind-the-book/comment-page-1/#comment-8320 Christy Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:14:56 +0000 http://theworldisyourcampus.wordpress.com/about-maya-frost/#comment-8320 After four and half years of homeschooling on a sailboat while traveling through the North Atlantic, Caribbean, and Mediterannean I am still raring to go but my kids, 10 and 12, have had enough. They want to be "normal." We are currently in Mexico and the girls are going to a bi-lingual school here. They've agreed to another year here but at that point are determined to go back "home." How do I convince them that other options might be better? I just discovered your book and love the way it has opened up my mind to other options and methods for the whole college application process. At this point, I'm just trying to figure out how to play it with the girls so they keep their minds open too. After four and half years of homeschooling on a sailboat while traveling through the North Atlantic, Caribbean, and Mediterannean I am still raring to go but my kids, 10 and 12, have had enough. They want to be “normal.” We are currently in Mexico and the girls are going to a bi-lingual school here. They’ve agreed to another year here but at that point are determined to go back “home.” How do I convince them that other options might be better? I just discovered your book and love the way it has opened up my mind to other options and methods for the whole college application process. At this point, I’m just trying to figure out how to play it with the girls so they keep their minds open too.

]]> By: Leyla http://www.mayafrost.com/blog/story-behind-the-book/comment-page-1/#comment-8220 Leyla Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:19:42 +0000 http://theworldisyourcampus.wordpress.com/about-maya-frost/#comment-8220 Hi Maya, We loved reading your story about the girls and what they are up to now. The farm looks interesting and will keep you busy and young! Chickens, a cow, a couple of horses, a goat or two, some sheep and you are all set. We will have to have a work visit someday where we can help on the farm....me being raised on dairy ranch, I appreciate so much the opportunity of being raised that way. Farm life is a lot of work and you guys are amazing for taking this on....I applaud you and enjoy hearing all about it. Love the blog! XOXO Leyla Hi Maya, We loved reading your story about the girls and what they are up to now. The farm looks interesting and will keep you busy and young!
Chickens, a cow, a couple of horses, a goat or two, some sheep and you are all set.
We will have to have a work visit someday where we can help on the farm….me being raised on dairy ranch, I appreciate so much the opportunity of being raised that way. Farm life is a lot of work and you guys are amazing for taking this on….I applaud you and enjoy hearing all about it.
Love the blog! XOXO Leyla

]]> By: Fabio http://www.mayafrost.com/blog/story-behind-the-book/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Fabio Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:50:14 +0000 http://theworldisyourcampus.wordpress.com/about-maya-frost/#comment-26 Hello Maya. I was thrilled to stumble onto your website, as you have managed to pull off a variation of something I have had in mind for my daughter for years (she's 13). I have family in Rosario, Argentina, that just loves her to pieces. I have been trying to formulate a strategy that makes sense for educating my daughter both here in the US and in Argentina. Can't wait until your book comes out. Any thoughts you have are welcome. Godspeed to you. Hello Maya. I was thrilled to stumble onto your website, as you have managed to pull off a variation of something I have had in mind for my daughter for years (she’s 13). I have family in Rosario, Argentina, that just loves her to pieces. I have been trying to formulate a strategy that makes sense for educating my daughter both here in the US and in Argentina. Can’t wait until your book comes out. Any thoughts you have are welcome. Godspeed to you.

]]> By: mindmasseuse http://www.mayafrost.com/blog/story-behind-the-book/comment-page-1/#comment-25 mindmasseuse Mon, 12 May 2008 21:44:56 +0000 http://theworldisyourcampus.wordpress.com/about-maya-frost/#comment-25 Hi Julia, You're not crazy at all! LOTS of people are finding exciting new ways to live and educate their kids! The Lesher family's story will be in my book. Sorry--it won't be published until spring of 2009, but watch this space for helpful hints and links in the coming months! Best, Maya Hi Julia,

You’re not crazy at all! LOTS of people are finding exciting new ways to live and educate their kids! The Lesher family’s story will be in my book. Sorry–it won’t be published until spring of 2009, but watch this space for helpful hints and links in the coming months!
Best,
Maya

]]> By: Julia http://www.mayafrost.com/blog/story-behind-the-book/comment-page-1/#comment-24 Julia Fri, 09 May 2008 22:37:56 +0000 http://theworldisyourcampus.wordpress.com/about-maya-frost/#comment-24 This is exactly what I've been thinking; I know this is true and travel is the best education. We are thinking of homeschooling throughout the Caribbean on a sailboat! Crazy as it sounds, we get more into this idea every day. I linked to you by an article about a family who did exactly what we're thinking of doing, I will definitely be buying your book. When is it due out? I would love to talk to that family. I have so much to learn and look forward to with my kids, your website was just what I needed to read. Julia A. This is exactly what I’ve been thinking; I know this is true and travel is the best education. We are thinking of homeschooling throughout the Caribbean on a sailboat! Crazy as it sounds, we get more into this idea every day. I linked to you by an article about a family who did exactly what we’re thinking of doing, I will definitely be buying your book. When is it due out? I would love to talk to that family. I have so much to learn and look forward to with my kids, your website was just what I needed to read.
Julia A.

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