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Steven KeithSchool:University of Virginia Abroad Location: Germany |
I wish that I had known how amazing studying abroad was going to be | |
| At first I was so reluctant to leave my friends for an entire summer that it almost kept me from applying to study abroad in the first place. ... | |
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PRINTStudy Abroad Career Benefits
The skills your student gains from study abroad will help prepare them for their future career. They will gain a variety of skills that can be applied to diverse career fields.
By going abroad, your child will:
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Learn from students from different cultural, ethnic, and national backgrounds.
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Communicate effectively across cultures.
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Experience new ideas and philosophies.
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Master a foreign language.
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Adapt to new environments.
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Look at projects and situations from different perspectives.
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Understand diverse cultures.
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Gain self-confidence.
The job market for graduating students is extremely competitive. Students must be prepared to compete not only nationally but internationally as well. Students outside of the United States begin learning English along with their native tongues almost as soon as they are born. They are also being trained in similar subjects as your child. Understanding that these students will be significant competition for your child, a study abroad can provide your child with the necessary tools to even the playing field. A study abroad experience on your child’s resume will help distinguish them from their peers.
Internships Abroad
International internships are another way your child can go overseas and prepare for a career. By interning abroad, your child will benefit from:
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Invaluable international professional experience.
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The opportunity to learn from, and network with, professionals from across the world.
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Awareness of diverse business practices and customs.
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Experience in working with foreign or multinational companies.
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Exposure to the global issues facing your industry.