Gaining More Abilities Than You Pay, Study Abroad In Boston - Episode 2

Author: Katie S. 

After the Gaining More Abilities Than You Pay, Study Abroad In Boston - Episode 1, Emily shared more things that we can learn from studying abroad. Let's check out.

5. Get Ready For An International Workplace

Studying abroad is a quick and direct way to work in the international workplace. If you are deciding to work in the American business or foreign corporations, you can learn how to work with the team in a foreign style. Emily is working in the European corporation that still different from the British style. Therefore, she tries more open to new knowledge and expertise when abroad, and that knowledge is often more easily applicable and adaptable to situations requiring international interaction; thus, one can expect to be more competitive in today's era of globalization.

Benefits:

l   Enhance your future job prospects

l   An advantage in terms of impressing future employers

l   Advanced second languages ability

l   Gain experience of working with foreign partners

6. Develop Your Language Skills

For many international students, studying abroad is a chance to develop language skills, either through studying in a second language or by practicing the language spoken locally. In worldwide, more countries start to promote English as the second language in the primary schools, such as India, Taiwan, China, etc. Of course, proficiency in English as many applications across all kinds of careers, if you are the engineer, you need to use English coding; if you are the accountant, you learn the balance sheets theory in English version; even you are the traveler, the most introduction to tourism will be provided in English version.

Language skills obtained while studying abroad will always be beneficial to the student and their home country in both the short- and long-term.

7. Study In A Global Hub For Your Field

Studying abroad is also a great opportunity to spend time in a location which is known as a leading global hub in your field of interest. This could mean you may have opportunities to learn from renowned experts and guest speakers and perhaps gain some impressive work experience. For example, those studying finance may be attracted to global hubs such as New York, London or Hong Kong, while those interested in politics may be looking at universities in major political centers such as Washington DC or Brussels.

Besides, you can choose which city you want to attend depending on your expertise. In Germany, the best profession is known for the engineering technology that many famous high-tech brands are designed in there; or London, the expertise is known for the humanities, design, and art that many fashion shows are originated from here. When you immerse in the place, you can concentrate on learning efficiently.

8. Travel More Widely

Finally, studying abroad is a chance to travel more widely around the world region in which you’re based. Obviously, you will not just be tied to the university or city you are studying in. Emily said, “when I was studying in the UK, I plan every trip by myself even travel alone.” Travel is the way to learn faster; when you spend three hours to understand the background of the historical landmark or the emperors' order, maybe you can learn more comprehensively by traveling these historical places.

Country-hopping during holidays and weekends is also possible, depending on where you are based. This will normally be with the added benefit of cheaper travel, as you will be armed with your student (discount) card.


Really thanks for Emily's sharing of her personal experience. We hope that after you read the article, you can sure that studying abroad can generate more benefits than you thought. See you next time.