how necessary is it to have an outgoing personality to study abroad?

Question

..i mean, is it needed to be able to enjoy going abroad?

oh, i am thinking of traveling to florence, italy.

Answer 1

No, anyone can enjoy the food, cultute and architecture of a foriegn land.

You'll get more from the culture if you talk to people of course. If you are in high school you'll live with a host family. I didn't fit in with mine real well. I mean we got along - but no big friendship bond.

Weekends I took public transportation from my village to see the bigger towns and oddities of the region. Sometimes I met up with another girl in the progam, but most of the time - just me.

There is much to learn and much you can do on your own in most ares of the world. Buy a good book in english before you go and learn about the country and its best sites/museums/festivals etc. I loved just getting bread and cheese picnicing and feeding pidgeons in a park. Where I could people watch.
If you are into photography get a good camera. Many opprotunities for photography of unfamiliar subjects.

Answer 2

I know many people who lack an outgoing personality in this life and it has not prevented them from any successes in life they have designed or positoned themselves to achieve however; as a teacher and instructor, and one who has travelled overseas, I firmly believe that an outgoing personality, one who is open to change and can laugh at him/herself for mistakes or misguidings they might make, is one who is going to work better with others, will find laughter and joy in any given situation. You have to define personality as an emotion from inside and out, behaviors and awarenesses of oneself and the ability to control and monitor feelings appropriately. A well-centered person, a person who has learned and maintained the six pillars of character - Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship, is a person who would be able to adjust, participate and become accomplished not just overseas - but anywhere. The difference is that being overseas, you are dealing with people and cultures that may be different from your own and how you approach them, respond to them, might not be the same way you respond to those whose cultures and attitudes are like yours. For example- when I went to Japan, I had already learned that you only bow to a certain degree when you greet someone - bowing lower is a sign of disrespect. You don't go into the homes of the Japanese without removing your shoes - a show of respect. A person who has not mastered some of these important skills might find themselves crushed or hurt -but your 'personality', or the kind of person you are, is going to be the entity to help you through the situation - embarrassing or not. I hope this has helped.

Answer 3

Not at all, my little brother is quieter than a mouse and he did a study abroad program. He had a great time too!