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Jennifer GrilliSchool:Kean University Abroad Location: Spain |
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| To me, study abroad is what college is all about. It is about exploration, learning, growing, failure, and success. ... | |
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PRINTExperience the Academic Benefits of Study Abroad and Global Education
Experience another culture. Learn inside and outside the classroom. See historical monuments, works of art in person. Experience academic system of another culture/country (especially with direct enroll).
When you study abroad your education grows exponentially faster than if you stay home. You live and learn in your host culture 24/7. Your experience will translate into tangible benefits later in life.
Study Abroad Grad School Benefits
Learn a Foreign Language Abroad
Earn College Credit Abroad
Colleges and universities will grant you academic credit* for the classes taken when you study abroad. That lets you pursue global education exchange opportunities without delaying your graduation date.
Consult your study abroad or academic adviser before choosing classes
It’s difficult to receive credit for classes taken abroad that were not approved beforehand. Consult your school’s study abroad adviser prior to leaving to determine which classes will give you credit toward your degree.
Study Abroad Grad School Benefits
Acceptance into graduate school is competitive. Studying or interning abroad will give you a competitive advantage when applying to a graduate school. When you study abroad, you gain many skills, such as:
Prepared to adapt to unfamiliar environments
Able to learn from different teaching styles
Effective communication among diverse groups
Willingness to challenge yourself and your comfort zones
Knowledge of a foreign language
By studying abroad you show initiative and eagerness to achieve personal and academically challenging experiences. Study abroad also highlights your ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds—experience invaluable in graduate school.
Learn a Foreign Language Abroad
Whether you want to perfect French in Senegal, learn Hindi in India, or sharpen your English in England, studying abroad will help you reach your goal. The benefits to learning a foreign language abroad versus in the U.S. include:
Complete language and cultural immersion is considered the best way to learn a language
Endless opportunities to practice the language inside and outside the classroom
Professors will be native speakers of the language