Quiz: Which Study Country Are You Based on Your Personality?
In just a few days, we’ll celebrate International Education Week (IEW) 2024! IEW gives us an opportunity to celebrate diversity in the different cultures, languages, and experiences that make up global education.聽And what better way to celebrate than to take our special edition study country personality quiz? Find out if you鈥檙e easy-breezy Australia, mighty powerhouse America, or charming Ireland!听
Get ready by grabbing a pencil and recording your answer to each question. If you can鈥檛 find an answer that matches your personality, no worries! Just choose one that鈥檚 the most similar. Remember: this study country personality quiz is just for fun anyway. Ready? Let鈥檚 go!听
1. It鈥檚 early in the morning and you just woke up. What does your usual morning routine look like?
A) I’ll start the day with a brisk morning jog or hitting the beach! Then, I’ll grab a latte.聽
B) I like to enjoy the fresh air with a forest hike before I fill up on pancakes and maple syrup.聽
C) I like my mornings calm; I鈥檒l grab a coffee while enjoying the sunrise, and have a full breakfast of fried eggs, potatoes, and sausage.聽
D) My mornings start with a cup of tea or coffee while reading the newspaper. I savour the moment and enjoy the quiet.
E) I kick off the day with coffee and a scroll through the news or social media. Then, I might hit the gym for a quick yoga session.聽
2. You enjoyed your morning so much that you lost track of time and are running late to work. What鈥檚 your plan of action?
A) I won鈥檛 stress too much. I鈥檒l make up for lost time by working efficiently and grabbing a coffee to keep me going.聽
B) I鈥檒l rush to work and profusely apologize for being late. I鈥檒l make up for it by staying a bit late and ensuring I鈥檓 super productive throughout the day.聽
C) I鈥檒l hurry up. Once I鈥檓 there, I鈥檒l crack a joke or two to lighten the mood or have a friendly chat to diffuse the situation.聽
D) I鈥檒l rush to work and apologize for my tardiness. I鈥檒l spend the rest of my time focusing on getting my work done, but I’ll also come in early tomorrow to make up for lost time.聽
E) I鈥檒l hurry to work and send a quick text to inform my coworkers, making sure to catch up on missed work when I get there. I鈥檒l make up for it by putting in extra effort.聽
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3. Hurray, it鈥檚 lunchtime! What are your plans and what鈥檚 on the menu?
aA I鈥檓 heading to a local caf茅 or BBQ spot for a relaxed lunch with workmates, maybe grabbing a classic meat pie or tasty seafood dish!听
B) I might go for a quick bite at a local diner, or grab a poutine or hearty sandwich while exploring the city.聽
C) I鈥檒l head to a cozy pub for a comforting meal with a few friends. I鈥檓 ordering some stew or a roast.聽
D) My lunchtime will be spent in a local tea room or pub by myself, and I鈥檒l order some soup or fish and chips.聽
E) If there鈥檚 time left, I’ll grab some takeout鈥攎aybe a burger or a salad鈥攂efore heading back to work. Otherwise, snacks will keep me going.
4. Oh no! Your coworker accidentally spills their coffee on your shirt. What do you do?
A) No worries, accidents happen! I鈥檒l laugh it off and try to clean up the spill while cracking a few jokes.聽
B) It鈥檚 okay, accidents happen. I鈥檒l reassure my coworker, grab a paper towel to clean it up, and carry on with my day.聽
C) Not a bother! I鈥檒l brush it off with a smile and move on.
D) I might say something like 鈥淥h dear, never mind鈥�, and sort it out. Besides, I always keep a spare shirt with me I can quickly put on.聽
E) I鈥檒l brush it off, downplay the inconvenience, and take care of it without dwelling on the accident.聽
5. Surprise! Your coworkers find out it鈥檚 your birthday today and they have cake in the lunchroom and sing 鈥淗appy Birthday鈥� to you. What鈥檚 your reaction?
A) Beaut! I’ll thank my coworkers and enjoy the cake while engaging in light banter with everyone.
B) Oh! I’d feel surprised but grateful. I’ll thank my coworkers, enjoy the moment, and then happily have a slice of cake while offering the extra slices to everyone around the office.
C) Ah, that’s grand! I’d thank my coworkers, share some fun stories about past birthday celebrations, and then happily join in for cake.聽
D) Oh, goodness. I’d offer a polite ‘Thank you’ with a smile, be slightly embarrassed, then join in for a quick slice of cake before heading back to my desk.
E) Awesome! I’m super surprised. I hope it鈥檚 my favourite!听 I鈥檒l thank everyone, then enjoy cake and good conversation.聽
6. Your work day is wrapping up and you鈥檙e all set to leave. What are your plans, and how are you getting home?
A) I might catch a few waves, or go for a run if the weather鈥檚 good, then grab a cold drink. To get home, I鈥檒l hop in my car or take public transport.聽
B) I鈥檒l head to a local game or get a workout in before going home. I prefer my car or public transit to get around.
C) I鈥檓 going to meet some mates at the local pub for some good conversation and drinks, then I鈥檒l take a leisurely walk or grab the bus home.聽
D) First, I鈥檒l stop at a cozy caf茅 or bookstore. I鈥檒l probably take the metro, or walk home to unwind.
E) If I鈥檓 not still working, I鈥檒l hit the gym, or grab a drink with friends. I鈥檒l either drive or use a ride-sharing app to get home.聽
7. You鈥檝e made it back home! What are your plans to unwind and what鈥檚 for dinner?
A) I鈥檓 going to catch a game of rugby or football on TV. For dinner, I鈥檒l grill up seafood or have a BBQ with some mates.
B) If the weather鈥檚 nice, I鈥檒l be on my deck or balcony, enjoying the outdoors. I鈥檒l enjoy some split pea soup and a Nanaimo bar for dessert.
C) I鈥檒l relax by reading a book or listening to music. Then, I鈥檒l end my night with some shepherd鈥檚 pie or stew.聽
D) Catching up on my favourite TV series and reading a book are my top ways to wind down, and I鈥檒l be having bangers and mash for dinner.聽
E) I鈥檒l watch a new movie on Netflix, and probably order takeout for dinner.
8. You start to yawn and get sleepy. What鈥檚 your nighttime routine and when do you go to sleep?
A) My nighttime routine is pretty simple. I like to do some light stretches and take a relaxing shower. I鈥檓 in bed by 9 or 10 PM.聽
B) I鈥檒l finish up my night with a light workout and catch up on some reading. I tend to be in bed around 10 or 10:30 PM.聽
C) Reading and cozying up with some herbal tea. I tend to be in bed around 11 PM.聽
D) I’ll slowly get ready for bed and take a hot bath. I might read a bit, then get to sleep around 10 PM.聽
E) I catch up on the rest of my chores, then scroll through my phone before getting into bed by 11 or 11:30 PM.聽聽
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Ready to find out which popular study destination you are? Here鈥檚 your answer!听
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Mostly As: 驰辞耻鈥檙别 Australia! 驰辞耻鈥檙别 laid back, you enjoy nature, and you love to have a great time. Your adventurous spirit matches perfectly with Australia鈥檚 diverse landscapes and lively cultural scene.
Mostly Bs: You, my friend, are the epitome of a balanced and friendly individual, much like Canada. You embrace the great outdoors (no matter the weather), enjoy different cultures, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.聽
Mostly Cs:Ireland it is! 驰辞耻鈥檙别 chatty and charming and appreciate serene landscapes and relaxed living. Ireland鈥檚 friendly culture, rich history, and warm community spirit make it a perfect match for someone like you.聽
Mostly Ds: Are most of your answers D? If so, you鈥檙e probably drawn to rich history and cultural diversity, and would love a cozy day with a good book and some tea in the United Kingdom. The UK offers a blend of modernity and tradition, where you can enjoy historical landmarks, busy cities, and charming towns.聽
Mostly Es: You are the United States of America! 驰辞耻鈥檙别 energetic, multifaceted, and love a fast-paced lifestyle! From some of the busiest cities to breathtaking natural landscapes, the US is a great match for your dynamic personality.聽
1. It鈥檚 early in the morning and you just woke up. What does your usual morning routine look like?
4. Oh no! Your coworker accidentally spills their coffee on your shirt. What do you do?
7. You鈥檝e made it back home! What are your plans to unwind and what鈥檚 for dinner?
8. You start to yawn and get sleepy. What鈥檚 your nighttime routine and when do you go to sleep?
