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My Experience (Or Interest In) Studying Abroad
Studying abroad is the best way to build international skills while in school. How much do you know about maximizing the opportunities available to you?
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Congratulations! You’re doing everything you can to maximize the cross-cultural learning component of your studies. You’ve already recognized the personal and professional value of spending time abroad and you always jump at every opportunity to have life-enriching experiences. This attitude will serve you well. If you’re thinking about applying for a post-graduate degree, consider undertaking at least one research term abroad, enhancing your language skills, and adding an international component to your thesis. Keep up the excellent work!
You’ve taken advantage of at least one opportunity to study abroad and are determined to add a solid international component to your degree. You are proactive and independent, pushing yourself to interact with local people abroad and participating in cultural and extra-curricular activities. Keep up the good work. As you move forward, be sure that you’re taking advantage of every opportunity to build personal and professional experience – whether that means applying to complete a master’s abroad, picking up an additional language or managing an international student group. We wish you luck!
You’re someone who recognizes the value of going abroad and you’ve seriously considered building experience in another country. You’ve got the right attitude, but you’re still a little hesitant about immersing yourself fully into another culture. Being a truly international person isn’t about having a single experience abroad; it’s a long-term, life-enriching (and very enjoyable!) process. Start by incorporating your goal of building international skills into your plans for the near future, whether that means signing up for internationally-focused courses, committing to a research project abroad or building your language skills. It’s time to take all those good intentions and act on them!
So far, you are only at the early stage of benefiting from the experience ofstudying abroad. Don’t worry, there’s still time! It’s easy to get caught up in a busy study schedule and to feel that there’s simply no time for international activities. But we can’t stress enough that going abroad will build both personal and professional skills that will serve you well for years to come. Ask your student advisors how you can "internationalize" your study subjects, and talk to them about the study abroad options that are available and affordable for you. You won’t regret making the effort! We wish you all the best.
