Students who participate in study abroad programs display high levels of openness to diversity prior to their experience.

that in a global economy, employers increasingly value study-abroad experiences. "The study-abroad experience shows you can live and work internationally and manage cross-cultural situations." about 274,000 students studied abroad during the 2010-11 academic year, the latest period for which data are available, only a small fraction of total undergraduates in the U.S. greater sense of confidence and adaptability students (at American University) who've had a study-abroad experience have a higher likelihood of being employed at graduation or shortly after,"
A 2012 study in the journal of Applied Cognitive Psychology found that students who have lived and studied in foreign countries develop higher creative thinking skills Developing advanced language skills, an expanded worldview, and cultural sensitivity make job applicants who have studied abroad more attractive to prospective employers.

And now it's supposed to be about developing a skill set, and one of those being cross-cultural communication skills. Well, the only way that you do that is really through experiential learning, and getting out and meeting people. "Many times it really opens their eyes to a whole nother way of thinking about the world that we live in and how their actions and their interactions with people from other cultures really have an effect on the world that we live in.

You will see historic monuments and famous art first-hand. You will experience an academic system of another country. You will experience the complexity of another culture, including another language or dialects. You will discover yourself and our world in new ways.

learned some of the most valuable lessons outside of the classroom. Weekend excursions to museums and cultural sites add to your academic and personal growth we know the way to truly become fluent in a language is to be immersed in it. If you've studied a language for several years and wish to gain fluency in that language, studying abroad is a vital way to make that wish come true Learning a foreign language will make you more attractive to future employers, improve your communication skills, and give you a first-hand insight into local culture International experience is a critical and impressive part of any resume Globally-minded employees are in high demand. Many companies seek out individuals with multi-lingual and multi

You will be prepared to adapt to unfamiliar environments. You will be able to learn from different teaching styles. You will be able to effectively communicate among diverse groups.

You will have a willingness to challenge yourself and your comfort zones. You will attain knowledge of a foreign language.

Learn to interact with people who may not necessarily think or communicate like you. Traveling outside the country will show you how the United States affects and fits into global society You'll network with fellow students, teachers, host families and professionals, often leading to many great opportunities.

long-term experience in other cultures has a tendency to help one think objectively about oneself and one's home country, tolerate differences, and recognize and appreciate diversity." Independence: You obviously have to cope on your own when you are studying abroad. You have to be able to look after yourself and sort out your own affairs.
current students consistently say that one of the most important and influential reasons they chose to study abroad was to make new friends, both international and from the U.S

Increase your self-confidence

Gain independence and maturity Grow your global network of friends Gain better appreciation of other cultures as well as your own Be prepared to face challenges in the future Learn to creatively solve problems You will be removed from your comfort zone and placed in a foreign environment

You will be exposed to new traditions and social and academic customs

I put a premium on graduates who have studied abroad, says Jonathan Simnett, strategic development director of Chameleon PR. The experience does broaden the mind. Its likely students will have had to overcome various difficulties while they were abroad, which adds to their maturity.

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