AI for students studying abroad

Figure out where you want to study abroad

If you don’t have your heart set on a particular city or country, ask generative AI to create a “where should I study abroad?” quiz. You might ask AI specific questions about where to study abroad based on your interests or major. Try AI prompts like these to get tips and advice on where to study abroad:

• What are the best cities for an art major to study abroad?
• What are the most affordable cities to study abroad?
• What countries are best for hikers and nature lovers to study abroad?
• What are the safest cities for international students?

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Create a study abroad budget

If budgeting isn’t your forte, let AI do the heavy lifting. Tell AI about where you plan to study, how much you have to spend, and how long you’ll be studying abroad, and it will create a budget for you. Check out these budget-creation prompts you can try to plan your study abroad trip:

• I’m studying abroad in London for three weeks. I have $1,500 saved, and my housing is already covered. Create a chart showing how much I should spend on groceries, travel, and other necessities.
• What’s the cost of living like for students in Rome?
• What should I include in my study abroad budget for Mumbai?
• How much money should I budget for transportation in Buenos Aires?

Learn a new language with AI

Speaking and understanding the native tongue where you’re studying will make it easier to get around and converse with locals. Ask AI to translate phrases, help you improve your vocabulary, or teach you local slang. AI will even teach you how to pronounce different words. Consider these AI prompts and feel free to tweak them based on the language you need to learn:

• How do I ask where the bus stop is in Spanish?
• What is everyday slang in Australia that an American might not understand?
• Teach me how to order food in Portuguese.
• How do you pronounce “butter” in Mandarin?

Get a study abroad checklist

A detailed checklist will prepare you for your study abroad trip. Ask AI to create checklists to help you pack, prepare your visas or paperwork, and more. You might also ask for fun checklists including must-see destinations or places to travel while you’re there. Use these prompts to get customized study abroad checklists:

• What should I pack for my three-month study abroad trip to Iceland?
• Create a checklist outlining the must-see works of art in Florence.
• Make a simple checklist of everything I need to do to renew my passport by August 1st.
• Create a list of school supplies I should bring on my study abroad trip.

Understand exchange rates

Converting the American dollar to foreign currency is sometimes confusing, especially because exchange rates change daily. Luckily, AI quickly calculates exchange rates. Understand how much you’re spending with these AI prompts:

• I budgeted $5,000 USD for my study abroad trip. How much do I have in euros?
• How do I calculate the conversion between USD and the Canadian dollar?
• I spent 10 francs on lunch. How much did I spend in USD?
• Should I buy a shirt from a brand I love in China for 200 yuan or wait until I return to the U.S. and buy it for $40?

AI is an excellent tool for navigating the challenges (and adventures) that come with studying abroad. Find out more ways students incorporate AI into their everyday life, from using AI to study to getting personalized tutoring.