出国留学的十大好处

Studying abroad is a transformative experience that benefits students during their studies and long after. Here we will cover some of the top benefits of studying abroad and how this experience can transform your future.

在另一个国家生活, 即使是很短的一段时间, 能打开你的世界观，帮助你以不同的方式看待世界吗. 有新的食物可以尝试, 可讲的语言, 还有可看的风景, 每天都有令人兴奋的新发现. 

充分利用你在国外的时间与当地人见面, 游览历史景点, 并参与当地组织. Many universities provide cultural immersion experiences for foreign students that help them safely navigate the local area with likeminded students.

While learning a language in the classroom can help students build vocabulary and grammar skills, being immersed in a culture of native speakers is the best way to become fluent. Studying abroad will give students the chance to understand the nuance of communication and the way in which language is situated within different forms of life. 

Learning a foreign language can increase your cognitive flexibility and change the way you think. Speaking multiple languages also gives students a competitive advantage in the job market and can open up new professional opportunities. Studying abroad can allow students’ foreign language skills to grow by leaps and bounds.

Students are often unaware of aspects of 教育 systems they have been immersed in their entire lives. Studying abroad can give students a fresh perspective on learning and 教育 by providing an external perspective. Education is a sociocultural practice that shapes and is shaped by the community it is situated within. Studying abroad will expose students to new 教育al styles and often allows students to learn more about learning itself.

Another benefit of studying abroad is the new academic opportunities it provides. Students will learn from new faculty and instructors with slightly different perspectives and areas of expertise. 而出国留学是一种全面的体验, 研究一下你在海外学习的课程是很重要的. Students can also maintain connections they make with professors in study abroad programs and develop fruitful collaborations in the future.

Studying abroad is not only a great personal and 教育al experience, 它可以增强学生的就业能力. 除了外语技能, students who have studied abroad will be well prepared to work in diverse environments and often have enhanced communication skills. 事实上, 73% of employers say that experience studying abroad is a significant factor when evaluating resumes. Studying abroad displays initiative and the ability to take on new challenges.

Moving to a new country 即使是很短的一段时间 provides students with a significant challenge that usually results in personal growth. Growing up in a culture affords familiarity and confidence within a range of contexts. Studying abroad usually takes students outside of this familiar context and can challenge their perspectives on the world and assumptions about fundamental aspects of life such as relationships, 教育, 职业生涯, 和家人. Entering a new context can make students aware of shared beliefs and values of their home culture.

Students from any background will develop a new sense of independence when they study abroad. Studying abroad requires students to become self-sufficient and learn new skills. Studying abroad also gives students a short pause from their current social circles and can support critical thinking and fresh perspectives. Individuals who have lived overseas have a sense of global citizenship and confidence gained from adapting to different cultures.

While universities support students throughout the study abroad process, there will always be challenges associated with living in another country. 适应新的生活方式, 社会习俗, 交通系统, 时间表可以增强你的适应力. Adapting to new cultural norms can give students a sense of humility and the ability to learn from new experiences. 48% of students who participated in study abroad programs reported significant personal growth.

Studying abroad allows you to build a global network of friends and professional connections that can benefit you personally and professionally for years to come. This can open doors to international organizations for future 职业生涯 prospects. You’ll also likely meet academics from other countries that you can collaborate with on research projects. 

Study abroad experience can greatly enhance your graduate school applications by highlighting your ability to communicate cross-culturally and have a global perspective within the classroom. 

Studying abroad shows that you are adaptable and willing to learn new skills, 这是许多研究生招生顾问都在寻找的特质. Students who have studied abroad can bring a unique perspective to the table and shows that you are willing to try something new and work through challenges. 

与PBA的Rinker体验式学习中心一起出国留学

的 林克体验式学习中心 为PBA的学生提供周游世界的机会. 在国外选择一个学期, 作为班级的一部分去旅行, 或者在春假或暑假期间参加一次服务旅行. Wherever you go, these powerful experiences have the potential to change your life forever.