Why Should I Study Abroad?

There are plenty of reasons to study abroad: a desire for travel and new experiences, the chance to practice another language,  to make new friends – the list goes on. However, the benefits center on two main reasons:

  • Career Enhancement
  • Personal Growth

These are what make studying abroad one of the great liberal arts traditions. Together, they prepare you to embrace your future with a wealth of experience only immersion in another culture can provide.

Career Enhancement

According to the Forum on Education Abroad (FOA), study abroad programs significantly advance student success. This is because when you study abroad, you develop valuable skills aligned with NACE career-readiness competencies and institutional learning goals.

Statistics

There are several strong links between study abroad and post-graduation employment.

  • 90% of alumni say study abroad helped them build job skills
  • +$4,159 salary bump in first job for business students who studied abroad

Leadership

Students who studied abroad saw increased leadership roles in:

  • IT
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Finance

Personal Growth

Fresh Outlook

Studying in another country provides:

  • Immersion in a foreign culture
  • Opportunity to experience a new way of life
  • New perspective on world affairs

Self-Discovery

Study abroad enables you to maintain and expand your sense of cultural identity.

  • Learn about both adopted society and your own.
  • Discover your capabilities: both your limitations and abilities