Why study abroad?
A year abroad is undoubtedly one of the best opportunities that is available to you during your undergraduate career. It is a privilege and an experience to be proud of and remember throughout your university and professional life.
The benefits from participating in a year abroad include:
- Developing relevant, marketable skills – problem solving, communication, patience and perseverance, determination, self-motivation, analytical and study skills
- Academic or subject related reasons – experience a different academic environment and way of teaching
- Enhanced career prospects – employers more likely to choose you with additional offerings other than just your degree
- Language and culture – opportunity to be genuinely immersed into another culture rather than just being a traveller
- Personal development – increased confidence and ability to deal with difficult situations and unfamiliar surroundings
- Contacts – build worldwide relationships that can last a lifetime and benefit you in years to come
- Fun! – 99% of students that have studied abroad say that it is the best year of their lives