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Benefits of studying abroad

Benefits of studying abroad. Nick Chen. Facts about studying abroad. In 2013, approximately 283,000 American students studied abroad In 2012, 765,000 International students attended U.S schools. Why study abroad?. To learn a new language. To learn about different cultures.

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Benefits of studying abroad

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  1. Benefits of studying abroad Nick Chen

  2. Facts about studying abroad In 2013, approximately 283,000 American students studied abroad In 2012, 765,000 International students attended U.S schools.

  3. Why study abroad? • To learn a new language. • To learn about different cultures. • To be more prepared in life.

  4. Advantages to learning other languages • Focusing better. http://sciencedirect.com. • Boosting memory. http://sciencedirect.com. Fighting against Alzheimer’s disease. http://teenink.com. • Hearing language sounds more accurately. http://www.pnas.org. • Knowing native language better. “You can never understand one language until you understand at least two” ----Geoffrey Willian

  5. Advantages to learning diverse cultures • It is necessary to fight against national stereotypes. • Globalization creates opportunities for success.

  6. How studying abroad prepares a student for life • Establishing Independence: Living without your real parents. • Having a purpose: Showing your worth in different environment. • Building carrier benefits.

  7. Carrier benefits of studying abroad • Better at finding jobs after college. 97% students found jobs after studying abroad. 49% students found jobs without studying abroad. http://studyabroad.ucmerced.edu. • Able to make better life decisions. 84% international alumni felt studying abroad was beneficial. 70% international alumni were satisfied with jobs they chose. http://studyabroad.ucmerced.edu.

  8. Exchange program in America • Rotary exchange program (state college) 1. Affordable 2. Better supervision (i.e. advisor) 3. Scholarships For more information, go to www.exchangestudent.org. www.district7360.org/youth-exchange.

  9. Conclusion “Travel is fatal for prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it solely on tense account. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.” ----Mark Twain

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