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Jennifer Grilli School: Kean University Abroad Location: Spain

It is an unforgettable experience that will forever remain with you...

To me, study abroad is what college is all about. It is about exploration, learning, growing, failure, and success. ...

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Study Abroad & Foreign Exchange Semester and Academic Programs

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Study abroad programs lasting a semester or longer will offer you the greatest benefits. Long-term programs give you the opportunity to experience full cultural immersion, which leads to greater personal impact in terms of achieving academic benefits as well as cross-cultural understanding. This will prepare you with the cross-cultural skills that will make you more marketable to employers.

Benefits of Semester Abroad or Academic Year Abroad

• More opportunities to realize personal benefits of overseas study

• Develop meaningful relationship and networks with other international students

• Better language acquisition

• Opportunity to be fully immersed in the culture

• More chances to travel within the host country and the region
  

Must Ask Questions About Semester and Academic Year Study Abroad

• Can I stay abroad for a semester or year and graduate on time?

• How long can I afford (financially) to stay abroad?

• Can I be away from my family for a long period time?

• Do you have family or work obligations that can’t be put off for a semester?
  

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