Parents & Families

Studying abroad is a wonderful, integrated academic opportunity for your student to earn credits toward their degree while developing a global awareness and desirable skills for future employers. The benefits of studying abroad can be academic, professional and personal:

• earn academic credit toward a degree program

• learn a new language or improve existing language skills

• gain a competitive edge in the job market or for graduate school

• develop intercultural knowledge and abilities

• gain a new perspective on a field of study

• explore cultural differences and find common values between cultures

• become a global citizen

• develop independence and self-reliance