See the world differently
Employers consistently rank adaptability, cross-cultural communication, and problem-solving among the top skills they look for in new hires — and study abroad builds all three simultaneously. These practical, resume-ready competencies map directly to the NACE Career Readiness Competencies used by employers and career centers nationwide.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Navigating unfamiliar transportation, solving a group project challenge, adapting when plans change, comparing options in a new environment
Communication
Communicating across language barriers, presenting to an international class, asking for clarification, adjusting how you communicate with people from different backgrounds
Teamwork
Completing a group project with international students, working across different communication styles, dividing responsibilities and meeting shared deadlines
Real-world impact
Research consistently shows higher rates of post-graduate employment, faster job placement, and stronger starting salaries among students with international experience.
Global competency, intercultural fluency, and independent decision-making are increasingly cited by recruiters as differentiators in competitive hiring markets — particularly in fields like international business, global health, communications, and STEM.
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By the numbers
The Forum on Education Abroad’s Career Catalyst study of nearly 8,000 alumni found a measurable starting-salary advantage that held across GPA levels, and NAFSA's economic impact research found that study abroad alumni currently in the U.S. workforce contribute billions in added income.
90%
Alumni said that study abroad helped them build job skills.
+$4,159
Salary bump in first job for business students who studied abroad.
$1.8B
Income added to the U.S. economy in 2024 by employed alum's earnings premium.
Earn micro-credentials abroad
Earn digital badges by completing activities that help you build and demonstrate skills like cultural adaptability, sustainability, and career readiness, connecting professional success and study abroad through skills you can showcase on your LinkedIn profile, resume, and job applications.
Get one-on-one guidance
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