As study abroad students, we all want to capture the perfect pictures of every amazing moment and experience we have away from home. And we all know those photos show up all over our social media accounts to keep our friends and family back home posted about our crazy new life in a foreign country. We all take those stereotypical study abroad pictures that make it onto our Instagram feeds, rake in the likes, and solidify ourselves as true students abroad. So if you’re a current or a prospective study abroad student, here’s a few of those stereotypical pictures that are always a must for the Insta feed.
This lets everyone on social media and beyond know that you’re leaving for a semester.
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Further confirmation that you’re leaving, for real, and are actually at the airport.
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Now everyone is extra, extra sure you’re actually sitting on a plane flying somewhere… you know, if anyone was doubting you.
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You obviously need to dramatically look off into the distance for this picture. Thinking about your new life never looked so artsy.
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The first time you have a ridiculously delicious meal in your new country must be documented via photo to make everyone at home jealous.
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Bonus points if you include the silhouettes of you and your new abroad friends.
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Again, you have to show how artsy and cultured you (now) are.
Because coffee is undoubtedly stronger and prettier outside of America.
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Cities are beautiful at night… no further explanation needed.
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The first selfie you take with your newly found best friends after the first time you all go out together.
Take a picture with the flag of your second home to show your pride.
Whether you swam with sharks or paraglided off a mountain, show it off to your lame, not-abroad followers.
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Because if you’re going to show off your coffee, you have to show off your dessert… it’s only fair.
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Show pride for not just your country, but also your school!
15. The Unavoidable Tourist Photo
You’re undoubtedly going to post a picture of the most common, most popular tourist attraction in your country. Just accept it and let it happen.
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Let’s face it, when you’re halfway around the world, you’re going to miss home at least a little.
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Take one last artsy picture before returning to your basic hometown.
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This will probably include a sappy, thankful caption. Again, just accept it.
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