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,
Anlässlich des World Mental Health Day am 10. Oktober starten DFSR und Southern Cross in Zusammenarbeit mit Educatius, dem Mutterunternehmen, die Initiative „Disconnect to Reconnect“, die Austauschschüler, Gastfamilien und Mitarbeiter weltweit dazu ermutigt, eine Woche lang weniger Zeit vor dem Bildschirm zu verbringen und den Wert echter zwischenmenschlicher Beziehungen wiederzuentdecken.
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.
Nhân Ngày Sức khỏe Tâm thần Thế giới vào ngày 10 tháng 10, Educatius sẽ khởi động sáng kiến “Tắt Mạng. Bật Kết Nối”, khuyến khích du học sinh quốc tế, gia đình bản xứ và đội ngũ nhân viên giảm thời gian sử dụng thiết bị điện tử trong một tuần và tập trung vào các tương tác thực tại.
Les étudiants d’échange risquent de perdre jusqu’à un mois de leur programme à cause des réseaux sociaux. Educatius lance son initiative “Disconnect to Reconnect’ le 10 octobre pour la Journée Mondiale de la Santé Mentale pour mettre les étudiants internationaux et les familles d’accueil au défi de réduire leur temps d’écran and de se focaliser sur les échanges de la vie réelle et sur le bien-être
Educatius launches its 'Disconnect to Reconnect' initiative on October 10 for World Mental Health Day. The initiative challenges exchange students, host families, and staff to reduce screen time, focus on real-life connections, and improve well-being by fostering healthier digital habits and building resilience.
Exchange students risk losing 1 month of their program to social media. Educatius launches its "Disconnect to Reconnect" initiative on October 10 for World Mental Health Day to challenge international students, host families, and staff to reduce screen time and focus on real-life connections and well-being.