Personal Growth
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Intercultural Development
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One of the goals of studying abroad is to train future global
leaders to be more effective, respectful for other cultures and political and
economic systems and willing to take a stand for the world's welfare, and not
for just what benefits a specific country holds.The survey findings indicate
that study abroad is succeeding in its mission.
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Education and Career Attainment
Skill sets acquired abroad influence the career path and thus
enhancing their career growth.
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Longer Stays Mean Greater Benefits
For many years, conventional thinking in the study abroad field has been that
"more is better" -the longer students study abroad, the more significant
academic, cultural and personal growth benefits they receive.
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Lifetime of Benefits
With study abroad offering so many life-changing and enduring
academic, career, intercultural, personal and social benefits,students should
carefully consider studying abroad when searching for a college and during
their collegiate career. Students should question potential colleges about the
study abroad programs they offer and find out how competitive the application
process/ is and if grades and financial aid transfer. In addition, colleges,
parents and employers should encourage and enable students to study abroad.
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