Why Study Abroad? Top 7 Benefits of Studying Abroad in 2025

Just a few of the countless benefits of studying abroad!

If the questions 슬롯사이트�why study abroad?슬롯사이트� or "how to study abroad" have crossed your mind, you슬롯사이트�ve probably done preliminary research to discover the benefits of studying abroad. During said research, you슬롯사이트�ve likely come across reviews from alums who've studied overseas describing their experiences as 슬롯사이트�life-changing.슬롯사이트� 

While that슬롯사이트�s quite the high praise, the long-term impact of study abroad overwhelmingly shows the personal, professional, and academic benefits students that study abroad from their programs do, in fact, change their lives. Understanding why studying abroad is important helps students gain a global perspective, develop intercultural skills, and stand out to future employers.

Let's dig deeper into how study abroad is so life-changing and unpack the top 7 benefits of studying abroad, which include:

1. Connecting with new cultures and languages
2. Meeting locals and make a new home abroad
3. Seeing the world and gain a new perspective
4. Going on unique excursions that bring your studies to life
5. Boosting your resume with international experience
6. Forming lifelong friendships
7. You'll experience best-in-class academics

From setting your career up for success in today슬롯사이트�s increasingly globally diverse world to forming friendships all around the globe that슬롯사이트�ll last a lifetime, you슬롯사이트�ll end your 슬롯머신 program with numerous advantages of study abroad that are sure to positively benefit your future wherever you go next in life.  

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1. You슬롯사이트�ll connect with new cultures and languages.

One of the key benefits of studying abroad is being able to immerse yourself in a culture that슬롯사이트�s different from your own. Maybe you슬롯사이트�ll choose to study in Spain and live with a host family to learn how they cook authentic paella. Perhaps you슬롯사이트�ll choose to study abroad in Sydney where you슬롯사이트�ll learn about the Aboriginal culture that dates back more than 60,000 years ago. Maybe you슬롯사이트�d like to study abroad in Jordan and visit Petra, home to Al-Khazneh, one of the oldest and most magnificent structures on the planet. Regardless of where you choose to go, one of the main benefits of studying abroad is connecting with new cultures, people, art, values, fashion, and more. 

In the vein of making connections, studying abroad will also help you build new (or strengthen your existing) language skills in a native-speaking country. Being fully immersed in a culture that primarily speaks their native language is one of the most effective ways to develop and improve your foreign language skills. Whether you want to refine your Spanish language skills in Latin America, study Chinese for the first time in Shanghai, or put your Korean language skills to the test in Seoul, 슬롯머신슬롯사이트�s programs in 30+ diverse global cities around the world offer you plenty of places to learn an entirely new language or improve your existing knowledge in a real-world context. 

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2. You슬롯사이트�ll meet locals who help you feel at home away from home.

Establishing your home away from home can be tricky, especially in the first few weeks in a new city. Thankfully, the people you meet abroad are determined to help you feel right at home. Not only will your host family welcome you into their home with open arms, but our on-site staff at each 슬롯머신 center work hard to foster a sense of community with you abroad as well. 

Whether with your favorite local pastry shop owner or one of your professors, engaging with locals abroad can help you build a home away from home. Not to mention, feeling connected to your community abroad will combat any feelings of homesickness you may (or may not) experience during your program. 

슬롯사이트�I had a fantastic time and the 슬롯머신 Seoul staff were so attentive and helpful at all times. They were like my family here while on study abroad.슬롯사이트� 슬롯사이트� Aaliyah A., Howard University.
 

3. You슬롯사이트�ll see the world and gain a new perspective.

Challenging your worldview is one of the most important skills you gain from study abroad. During your time living and learning in a new country, you슬롯사이트�ll not only explore new environments, but also gain a more nuanced perspective of humanity, geopolitics, the environment, and more. In doing so, you슬롯사이트�ll have more empathy toward others, appreciate how other cultures approach work, religion, family, and so on, and acquire a deeper understanding of how the world works. To fully appreciate why studying abroad is important, consider how it builds adaptability, cultural awareness, and problem-solving skills.

By the end of your program, your newfound global perspective will impact the way you approach your education, career, family, friends, and community back home, whether you realize it 슬롯사이트� or not. 

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4. You슬롯사이트�ll go on unique cultural excursions to bring your studies to life.

Each study abroad and global internship program at 슬롯머신 is infused with unique cultural excursions, giving you plenty of opportunities to take your learning outside the classroom for real-world application and impact. Through our one-of-a-kind excursions and study tours, you슬롯사이트�ll apply your studies to the outside world by exploring important cultural sites, chatting with local guides, cooking authentic cuisine, and more!

From a day-trip two hours outside of Seville to the seaside city of Cadiz to an overnight excursion to the luxurious city of Marrakesh in Morocco to a visit to the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History in Seoul, 슬롯머신슬롯사이트�s cultural excursions offer something for everyone. 

5. You슬롯사이트�ll boost your resume with real-world international work experience.

Studies show 97% of students who study abroad find employment within 12 months of graduation and 25% earn higher salaries than their peers. With a global internship, you can boost your resume and gain the competitive edge you need to stand out to future employers. From problem-solving and communication skills to adaptability and cultural competence, companies love to hear about demonstrable skills gained abroad that you can bring to their organization. 

Whether you long to intern with an environmental organization in Costa Rica where you슬롯사이트�ll work hands-on to learn about sustainable waste management on a dairy farm or you슬롯사이트�d love to spend your summer interning in Barcelona at a startup organization in the retail space, the career benefits you슬롯사이트�ll gain during a global internship are unmatched and highly competitive. 

From semester-long internships to summer internships to study abroad programs with internships baked into them to virtual opportunities, we offer global internships for all types of work experiences in a wide variety of industries that are guaranteed to benefit your future career. 

Read more: How to Put Study Abroad on Your Resume: 4 Steps

6. You슬롯사이트�ll form new friendships that슬롯사이트�ll last a lifetime.

The moment your study abroad program begins, you슬롯사이트�ll meet new people you likely wouldn슬롯사이트�t have met otherwise and develop strong bonds with them through your shared cultural experiences. 

From 슬롯머신 staff, professors, and administrators to your fellow classmates, you슬롯사이트�ll form strong connections with your community abroad as you live and learn in a new city together every day both in and outside of the classroom. 

What better way to make the most of your study abroad journey than sharing your experience with your new besties immersed in the program with you? With such a unique shared experience, it슬롯사이트�s no wonder alums say they form long-lasting relationships with the friends they meet abroad. 

슬롯사이트�It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I discovered so much about myself and the new culture, as well as having made long-lasting friendships!슬롯사이트� 슬롯사이트� Clara D., Arizona State University
 

7. You슬롯사이트�ll enjoy best-in-class academics.

No matter which 슬롯머신 Study Abroad program and location you choose, you슬롯사이트�ll take top-tier academic courses that earn you transferable college credits. We give you the option of enrolling in courses exclusively delivered by 슬롯머신 and courses offered by the host institutions we partner with, which may never have otherwise been available to you. Topics cover a wide variety of areas of study, including (but not limited to):

• Business
• Intercultural Communication
• Language Studies (e.g. varying levels of Spanish, Chinese, French, Japanese, Italian, Korean, etc.)
• Environmental Conservation
• History and Philosophical Studies
• Public Health

In addition to your coursework, you may also have the option to complete independent research or an internship in your desired field. To ensure the courses you complete abroad can be transferred to your host university, you should consult your study abroad advisor. 

With study abroad benefits like these, it슬롯사이트�s no wonder students often describe their study abroad experiences as life-changing. Rest assured that when you study abroad with 슬롯머신, you슬롯사이트�ll experience the main benefits of studying abroad discussed in this article, from receiving best-in-class academics to gaining a newfound worldview 슬롯사이트� and everything in between.

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