Go Abroad!

Bo Andrews

College is a very exciting time in a young person's life. While the energy to have fun is always high in college, the availability to explore and exploit new areas and ventures is limitless. Studying Abroad underlines the principle of college: enjoy the process while learning to become a better person.



Studying abroad opens one's eyes to the structure and approach certain countries take in order to run smoothly. According to studyabroad.com, finding one's international passion can "broaden [one's] intellectual horizons and deepen [one's] knowledge and understanding of international, political, and economic issues." By witnessing different performed tasks, it becomes easier to relate current domestic issues with worldly problems. Seeing the United States through other's eyes reveals a different view of the United States' government and policies. As studying abroad provides a different viewpoint, it also displays a potential for success through language.
As the population in the US and in colleges grows, more languages are spoken everyday. Fortunately, colleges provide an availability to learn grammar, speech, and text for foreign languages. Going abroad, college students amplify their personal variety. By learning tricks and tips in foreign countries, an student makes a great case for a certain job. Being able to communicate with different types of workers is a huge plus when it comes to finding a good job.
As people, college students want to grow personally. Studying abroad allows students to learn of flexibility, cope with unfamiliarity, and succeed with confidence. In accordance with The Open Doors Report, there are 241, 791 studying abroad in 2008, an 8% increase from the year before. These students are stepping out of their box and reaching those new areas and ventures that they dream about.