Exchange students, staff, and host families from 21 countries share insights on reducing social media use
[Boston, October 31 2024] – Educatius' Disconnect to Reconnect initiative has saved participants over 500 hours of screen time in just 7 days. Launched in conjunction with World Mental Health Day on October 10, the initiative challenged exchange students, host families, Local Coordinators,
Educatius' Disconnect to Reconnect initiative has saved participants over 500 hours of screen time in just 7 days. Launched in conjunction with World Mental Health Day on October 10, the initiative challenged exchange students, host families, Local Coordinators, and Educatius staff from 21 countries to reduce social media use and reflect on the impact of digital habits on their lives.
International exchange students may lose nearly a month of their year abroad to social media, according to Educatius' Global Youth Resilience Index. In recognition of World Mental Health Day on October 10, Student Exchange Australia New Zealand, is collaborating with Educatius, to launch the Disconnect to Reconnect initiative, encouraging exchange students to reduce screen time.
Educatius launches the "Disconnect to Reconnect" initiative, urging international exchange students to reduce screen time for one week, promoting real-life connections over social media. This aims to enhance well-being and resilience, addressing excessive social media's negative impacts on students.
International exchange students may lose nearly a month of their year abroad to social media, according to Educatius' Global Youth Resilience Index. In recognition of World Mental Health Day on October 10, Educatius is launching the Disconnect to Reconnect initiative, encouraging exchange students, host families, and staff worldwide to reduce screen time for one week.
A new global study by Educatius compares American teens' resilience to their international counterparts, highlighting the importance of fostering adaptability in the face of stress and adversity. Key findings include the impact of social media, gender differences, and the benefits of international experiences on resilience.
A new report from global education organization Educatius highlights the importance of international experiences in building resilience and supporting youth well-being. The Global Youth Resilience Index surveyed over 4,000 teenagers from 9 countries, revealing that language comfort and multicultural exposure boost resilience.
Resilience is a critical skill for today’s youth to navigate a complex future. Educatius surveyed over 4,000 teens in 9 countries to understand their resilience -- and the factors that influence resilience as part of Educatius' mission to support the well-being of students. This report is a must-read for anyone who works with teens.