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Like a Fish in Water: How to Grow Abroad When You Go Abroad Kindle Edition

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Studying abroad is the opportunity of a lifetime, but the idea of leaving home so far behind can feel overwhelming. Like a Fish in Water prepares you to feel comfortable, confident, and ready to take on the world, even in unfamiliar territory.

Rich Kurtzman is a Chicago native who has spent more than twenty years living in Barcelona, overseeing study abroad programs and coaching multinational organizations—teaching students and executives alike how to thrive in new countries and cultures. Step by step, Kurtzman shows you what to expect from your experience abroad, helping you harness your new cultural superpowers to land your dream job.

Like a Fish in Water is your personal guide to international living. Learn how to adapt to any culture, fit in with the locals, and turn what you thought were challenges into exciting opportunities. Done right, studying abroad will dramatically expand your horizons—not just in your professional career but for the rest of your life.

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"The study abroad field has needed this kind of book for a long time. It's written for students in a way that's the perfect mix of supportive, insightful, and instructive with a lively wit that encourages them to squeeze every moment out of their precious experience. Kurtzman's decades of experience in the field shows, but it's his sincerity of purpose and desire to guide every student toward maximizing their journey that really makes the difference. Don't let your students study abroad without it!"

— Melissa Torres, President and CEO of the Forum on Education Abroad

"Like a Fish in Water is the one and only resource I recommend to all students who are considering study abroad. This book is a must-read for students and families as they prepare for one of their most important and enriching educational journeys. It provides reassurance, critical advice, and guidance that I haven't seen in any other writing."

— Devika Milner, Assistant Dean and Director of Study Abroad at the University of Miami

"The activities in this book were so helpful to me before, during, and after studying abroad. Like a Fish in Water explains everything clearly and in a fun way. This book helped me feel incredibly supported and would help anyone who might feel nervous about getting the most out of the experience."

— Brenley Bruxvoort, study abroad student

"I wish this book had been around when my oldest son studied abroad. The journey can be really challenging, and this book is like a warm, caring mentor who will tell it like it is, offer some laughs along the way, and provide just the right advice and tools to embrace the ride and grow through it. I'm so grateful my younger son will have its benefits when he studies abroad!"

— Carla Slawson, Executive Director of the Arthur J. Schmitt Foundation

About the Author

Rich Kurtzman was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He studied abroad in Russia and Spain and interned in Italy before following his dream to work in Barcelona. Still there twenty years later, Rich has dedicated his entire professional career to international education. Today, he directs a study abroad company and is a sought-after speaker on building intercultural competence and working across cultures.

Rich and his wife, who is from England, live just outside Barcelona with their two multicultural, multilingual children. His newsletter, Culture Stock: Tips and Tricks for Increasing Cultural Awareness, has a distribution of thousands. Find more information at FishInWaterBook.com

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B1CMX3LX
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lioncrest Publishing (May 31, 2022)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 31, 2022
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 10128 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 333 pages

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Rich Kurtzman was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He studied abroad in Russia and Spain and interned in Italy before following his dream to work in Barcelona. Still there twenty years later, Rich has dedicated his entire professional career to international education. Today, he directs a study abroad company and is a sought-after speaker on building intercultural competence and working across cultures.

Rich and his wife, who is from England, live just outside Barcelona with their two multicultural, multilingual children. His newsletter, Culture Stock: Tips and Tricks for Increasing Cultural Awareness, has a distribution of thousands. Find more information at FishInWaterBook.com

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Virginija

Gift to the field of International Education

Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2023

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This book is a true gift to the field of International Education. We read and analyzed it in our team book club circle, used content from it in our pre-departure & re-entry workshops, as well as gifted it to our study abroad students and faculty-led program leaders. The book is fast yet profoundly impactful read filled with true stories and rich lessons. It's a must read for every study abroad participant. Like a Fish in Water is a necessary companion of anyone going abroad.

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11 years after studying abroad

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2023

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I was lucky to have Rich as a program director when I studied abroad 11 years ago. His insights helped me to adjust to a different culture back then, and the skills I gained are still useful in a completely different context. Would recommend for anyone looking to study abroad!!

Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2023

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Well, well, well, looks like I found my secret weapon to conquer the world! "Like a Fish in Water" is the ultimate guide to international living. Say goodbye to awkward cultural mishaps and hello to fitting in like a local – I'll be rubbing shoulders with the natives in no time. Studying abroad just got a whole lot more exciting, and who knows, maybe I'll discover my inner globetrotter! Watch out world, here I come!

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M. K.

Great guidance for ANYONE going abroad, not just students

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2022

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The author's personal stories and those of his students brought me back to my own experiences traveling abroad and how I could approach them with a different lens moving forward. I like to think I’m well-traveled (5 continents, dozens of countries), but this book helped me to think about my own experiences through my unique “cultural lens”. I also love how he weaves in life lessons/philosophy along the way (the unfamiliar becomes the familiar). There’s a lot here that can be applied to domestic life as well: getting over insecurities, getting comfortable being uncomfortable. The writing style is very accessible to all ages and lends to the genuine and heartfelt voice of the author.

As a parent of high school and university students that are/will be considering study abroad, I plan use this book as a reference and share it with them not only when they're underway, but as they're considering whether and where to study. I'm also going to use some of the suggested activities on my next international business trip.

Highly recommend for anyone studying, traveling, interested in culture, or simply wanting a different perspective on how we live in our own bubbles.

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jackie

Hugely helpful book for both students and parents!

Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2023

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Rich Kurtzman wrote an incredibly helpful guide not only for students studying abroad, but for their parents as well. This book has all of the essentials needed to get started, take off, and go forward abroad. More importantly, author Rich Kurtzman personally responded to my email when I was a nervous wreck prior to my son leaving for his abroad experience. What an incredible support that was! I cant recommend this book enough for anyone about to embark on the abroad experience.

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P Stern

Wish I had this years ago

Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2022

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Rich Kurtzman really knows his stuff about studying and living abroad. I wish I had this book many years ago before I went abroad. If I had been less worried about making mistakes while speaking, I would have gotten a lot more practice and made more connections with local people. This book can be used for embarking on many new experiences--going to college, starting a job/internship in a new city, etc. I highly recommend it.

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Scott Rich

Practical and inspiring advice

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2023

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A wonderfully written book with great practical advice, humor, candor, and a well rounded outlook on life.

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Andrew Davis

A go-to guide for understanding and maximizing the study abroad experience

Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2022

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This magnificent book is the new gold standard for those looking to maximize their study abroad experience. It contextualizes and helps makes sense of what can be an intimidating experience to students, many of whom are travelling internationally and/or on their own for the first time. Highly recommend, I wish it had existed when I was a young man heading out for my first study abroad experience!

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TamTam

How to make your stay 10x more awesome!!

Reviewed in Spain on July 7, 2022

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This is THE book to read if you, or your kids are studying abroad.
So much stuff in here I wish I’d known before I went. Shame it wasn’t around then.
Still lots of things in here I’ll take away.

Benefit from all those years of lived experience and…big tip…read it BEFORE you go!!

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Superb insight from an author who genuinely understands the overseas' student experience

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2022

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A great handbook for those looking to make the most of their time studying overseas, and then use that experience to build their character and career. Kurtzman's insight will be invaluable in addressing the nerves and uncertainties of young people who are heading abroad to learn and grow.

DKelley

Different can be good....if you make it your own.

Reviewed in Spain on July 16, 2022

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Excellent! A must read for anyone thinking of spending any time in another country. The insights provide help to understand how to appreciate and enjoy the differences of other cultures, languages and ways of living.

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