10 Reasons to Study Abroad
1.Obtain UT credit for all approved academic coursework abroad.
Take the opportunity to break out of your academic routine, go abroad and still graduate on time.
2.Studying abroad is the most effective way to learn a language.
You will be immersed in a culture that speaks the language on a daily basis, and see and hear it in the proper context.
3.You will get to know another culture first-hand.
Beyond differences in language, food and appearances, experiencing cultural differences personally will allow you to understand where other cultures are coming from.
4.Develop skills and gain experiences a classroom setting will never provide.
Being in a new cultural setting gives you an opportunity to discover new strengths and abilities, conquer new challenges, and solve new problems.
5.Make friends and contacts around the world.
You will get to meet and migle with the locals as well as other international students.
6.Learn about yourself.
Return home with new ideas and perspectives about yourself and your culture. The encounter with other cultures enables you to see your own culture through new eyes.
7.Expand your view of the world.
Studying abroad provides you with an informed and much less biased perspective toward other cultures and peoples.
8.It can cost the same or less then spending the same time at UT.
Consider studying in a country that has a lower cost of living and save. Also if you qualify for financial aid at UT, you can still receive aid while studying abroad.
9.Study abroad enhances employment opportunities.
To an employer, a student who has studied abroad is self-motivated, independent and willing to embrace challenges. Your experience in a foreign country will all set you apart from the majority of other job applicants.
10. It's a once in a lifetime experience.
Once you graduate new responsibilities come up like a job, buying a car, rent payments, a mortgage, and other family responsibilities. It will be difficult to get away for any length of time and immerse yourself in a foreign culture.
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