Benefits of Studying Abroad

TO HAVE THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME!

ETSU study abroad student group

Why Study Abroad?

To Earn Meaningful Academic Credit:

  • Programs available to keep you on track for graduation
  • Variety of programs available with flexible scheduling
  • Experience different styles of teaching
  • Open your mind to new ways of learning

To Enhance Personal Development:

  • Exposure to new activities and interests
  • Discover a new talent or skill
  • Create lasting relationships
  • Launch your career
  • Develop confidence, independence, and adaptability
  • Expand your leadership and communication skills

To Become More Culturally Competent:

  • Learn how other cultures interact with one another
  • Experience new and delicious foods
  • Develop knowledge on different politics, religion, and history
  • Share outside perspectives
  • Learn about your country through the eyes of others
  • Gain independence and truly learn how to embrace the unknown
  • Use new forms of transportation, travel as the locals do
  • Participate in local sports or attend national sporting events

To Explore the World:

  • Travel around your new country and visit neighboring countries
  • Explore historic monuments that will take your breath away
  • Embrace new environments
  • Seek spontaneity and adventure

To Acquire or Develop a Foreign Language:

  • The opportunity to learn a new language
  • Learn to ask for directions, shop, and express your gratitude to locals
  • Programs have options for home stays with local families or shared housing with other international students
  • Advance your foreign language skills by taking courses in that language
  • Participate in conversation hours with native students

 

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