Recently, the first large-scale survey to explore the long-term impact of study abroad on a student’s personal, professional, and academic life was done by the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES). This study revealed, “that study abroad positively and unequivocally influences the career path, world-view, and self-confidence of students”.

Studying abroad prepares students to live and work in our increasingly multi-cultural world. Through language immersion, academic study, and travel experiences, studying abroad equips students with the necessary life skills to become well-rounded global citizens. 

Studying abroad is a special opportunity for mature students ready to take their chosen academic program to the next level. There is a vast difference between taking a vacation overseas and spending a semester studying abroad. Students who study abroad gain a better understanding of world politics, economics, cultural variances, history, art, and how similar and diverse the human race really is.

If you are a student interested in spending a semester studying abroad, here are some things that might help you in your decision-making:

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How to pay for a Semester Abroad- If you qualify for financial aid through your current school, it can be applied to a semester abroad. Contact your financial aid office at your school for more information.