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10 Benefits to Study Abroad Programs

As International Education Week comes to a close, we wanted to highlight the importance of educational and international travel. For those who still need convincing, or simply want to learn more, here’s 10 benefits to study abroad programs.

1.You meet a diverse range of people

Meeting new people from unique backgrounds helps to diversify your mindset and improves people skills. It’s important to step outside of your comfort zone and immerse yourself with people who can offer new cultural perspectives.

2. Helps build independence

Studying and living abroad in a foreign place encourages independence and helps you adapt to a life outside of the comforts of home. This can feel scary at first, but let it be an exciting challenge.

3. Encourages adventure

Once you study abroad for the first time, you’ll most assuredly get bitten by the travel bug and want to continue the adventure. Travel opens the mind and expands the soul.

4. You get to try new foods

New places mean new varieties of food you get to try. Expand your mind while expanding your tastebuds, what could be better?

5. Builds lifelong connections

Studying abroad is exciting and having a shared experience with other students is a great way to make lifelong bonds.

6. Makes you more marketable

Admission counselors and employers know the important global perspectives students learn when studying abroad. Having experience on your CV or resume looks great and can help set you apart from other applicants.

7. Helps you understand the global impact of your studies

Learning and living in a different culture helps you visualize and interact with your subject of study in unique ways. It brings your curriculum to life and can even help you develop new career paths.

8. Improves language skills

Whether you’re studying abroad to learn a new language or not, immersing yourself in a place with a unique language encourages you to practice in real world scenarios. You’ll catch on faster than you think!

9. Develops your character

When you’re in a foreign country, you’ll learn to adapt to change. This can help spark new curiosity about the world and your interests, it can test your ability to problem solve and helps to build you into a well-rounded individual

10. Allows you to see the world

For some, studying abroad may be the first and sometimes only chance at traveling to a unique part of the world. Immersing yourself in a different culture helps you become a well-rounded individual and opens your eyes to life outside of your comfort zone.

If you’re someone who has already traveled abroad with us, we’d love to hear how your experience impacted you!