Studying abroad gives you an opportunity to:

 

 

...ACQUIRE YOUR DREAM JOB

 

Did you know that less than 5% of students study abroad during their life? At the same time, the world continues to become more globalized. Large companies aim to develop their businesses internationally, thus increasingly relying on people who are able to strive in different cultures. In employer's eyes, a person who has studied abroad is independent, self-motivated, willing to face tough challenges, and able to cope with diverse problems and situations. Your experience of living and studying in a foreign country, getting to know other cultures, and learning another language will give you numerous advantages in acquiring your dream job. This is as much true for people planning to work abroad as thosewho plan to return to work in their home country. 

 

 

...TRAVEL

 

Weekends and academic breaks allow you to venture out and explore your surroundings - both immediate ones and those more distant. Studying abroad brings you much closer to places you might otherwise not have had the opportunity to visit.

 

 

...LEARN A LANGUAGE

 

There is no better and more effective way to learn a language than being immersed in a culture that speaks the language you are learning. You are surrounded by the language on a daily basis and are seeing and hearing it in the cultural context.

 

 

...GET TO LEARN ABOUT ANOTHER CULTURE FIRST-HAND

 

Cultural differences are more than just differences in language, food, appearances, and personal habits. A person's culture reflects very deep perceptions, beliefs, and values that influence his or her way of life and the way that she or he views the world. Students who experience cultural differences personally can come to truly understand where other cultures are coming from.

 

 

...MAKE FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD

 

While abroad, you will meet not only local students that can teach you about the culture in which you are studying, but also other international students who are as far from home as yourself.

 

 

...BREAK OUT OF YOUR ACADEMIC ROUTINE

 

Studying abroad is likely to be quite different to what you are used to when studying in your home country. You will become familiar with a new academic system and you will have the chance to take courses not offered on your home campus. It's also a great opportunity to break out the monotony of the routine you follow semester after semester.

 

 

...DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS AND GAIN EXPERIENCES A CLASSROOM SETTING WILL NEVER PROVIDE

 

Being immersed in an entirely new cultural setting is scary at first, but also exciting and rewarding in the long run. It is an opportunity to discover new strengths and abilities, conquer new challenges, and solve new problems.

 

 

...LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF

 

Students who study abroad return home with new ideas and perspectives about themselves and their own culture. The experience in the international environment often challenges them to reconsider their own beliefs and values. The encounter with other cultures enables students to see their own culture through new eyes.

 

 

... EXPAND YOUR WORLDVIEW

 

Students who study abroad return home with an informed and much less biased perspective toward other cultures and peoples.