Studying abroad as a young person provides the opportunity to grow personally through experiencing new cultures, traveling the world, and gaining a new perspective. Employers value study abroad experience as it demonstrates self-motivation, independence, and a willingness to take on challenges through living in another country. It also allows students to learn a new language more effectively while making lifelong international friends.

1. Why You Should Study
Abroad
By: Corey Layman

2. Your Young
 Your still young and active
 Not tied down to a career or job
 Chance to grow as a person
 See the world

3. To Travel
 Perfect opportunity to travel
 See the world
 Embrace yourself in new cultures

4. Employers Love It
 Shows self motivation
 Independent
 Willing to take on new challenges

5. Meet New People
 New friends
 Learn about their culture

6. Learn Another Language
 Will make you more money
 Employers love it
 Are able to travel anywhere that language is spoken
 Can converse with more people
 It’s the best way to learn a new language

7. New Culture
 Get to be immersed in a new culture
 Different viewpoint
 Better understanding of the world