Why Study Abroad
Personal Growth
- Confidence: Students gain self-confidence and independence from study abroad. A report showed 97% growth in the number of students who were confident navigating unfamiliar places post study abroad.1
- Global Competency: Students become more globally-minded and competent as they learn about new people, places, and cultures.
- Language Learning: Students learn new languages while abroad.
- Lifelong Friendships: Students develop lifelong friendships with local and international students.
- Increased Maturity: Along with confidence, students grow in maturity while studying abroad.
- Spiritual Growth: Many students grow in their faith while on study abroad as God stretches them and they are forced to rely on him more.
Enhance Academics
- Improved GPA: Students who studied abroad saw 100% greater improvement in GPA.3
- Graduate School: 90% of students who studied abroad got into their first or second choice graduate or professional school.4
Professional Development
- Higher Employment: 93% of students who studied abroad and entered the workforce were employed within 6 months of graduation, compared to 49% who did not study abroad.2
- Stand Out: 64% of employers think international experience is important for recruitment.3
- Greater Professional Responsibility: 64% of employers say that graduates with an international background are given greater professional responsibility.3
- Valuable Job Skills: 84% of students felt that studying abroad helped them build valuable job skills such as tolerance for amibiguity, adapability and more.4 92% of employers are looking for the skills and traits that students develop in study abroad.3
- Higher Salaries: Students who study abroad have 25% higher starting salaries.4