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Value of Study Abroad

"Overwhelming numbers of graduates who have studied abroad agree that the experience enhanced their interest in academic work, helped them acquire important career "skill sets", and continued for decades to influence their perspectives on world events" (Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Fellowship Program, 2005)

Study abroad can be a powerful education tool. Research shows these experiences continue to impact students' lives for years. Just as international students in the United States will some day be in positions of world leadership, so will U.S. domestic students. Maricopa College's study abroad programs prepare American students to be confident communicators with people from other cultures in other countries and continue to serve as goodwill ambassadors

Top 10 Reasons For U.S. Students To Study In a Foreign Country

Have you considered studying abroad, but are not sure whether it's worth your time? If you ask anybody who has studied abroad, he or she will most certainly tell you that it is a life-changing experience and one of the most rewarding things he or she has ever done. Perhaps you're not certain what benefits you can reap from an extended stay in a foreign country. Here are 10 very excellent reasons why you should take the plunge: Click here for additional information and printable copy.

Study Abroad:

Is the Optinal Way To Learn A Language
Enhances Employment Opportunities
Allows You To Get To Know Another Culture First-Hand
Will Help You Develop Skills And Give You Experiences A Classroom Setting Will Never Provide
Can Enhance The Value of Your Degree
Provides The Opportunity To Travel
Affords You The Opportunity To Make Friends Around The World
Helps You To Learn About Yourself
Expands Your Worldview
Gives You The Opportunity To Beak Out Of Your Academic Routine

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