International studies offer tremendous benefits and can be a life-changing experience.

Some benefits may include:

• studying alternative perspectives and collaborating in group settings using different approaches;
• improving new language skills;
• growing global networks of lifelong friendships through immersion in local communities;
• increasing self-confidence and awareness through independent travel;
• building cross-cultural skills, competencies, and knowledge considered assets by prospective employers;
• developing flexibility by working and living in new and sometimes challenging environments;
• developing an understanding of, and sensitivity to, different customs and cultural traditions to become a global citizen.