Study Abroad As students prepare to head back to college this Fall, many grapple with the decision to study abroad. Students tend to focus their decision-making process around financials and course schedules, often over-seeing the potential career benefits. In a recent poll of StudentUniverse customers who had spent a semester abroad, when asked what they felt was more valuable, an internship or study abroad experience, 77.1% said that the study abroad experience was more valuable. In addition, 88.2% of respondents felt that their experience helped, or will help them gain employment. In addition: – 94% put their study-abroad experience on their resume – 83% believe the skills acquired abroad helped their resume stand out – 75% said their time studying abroad influenced their career path – 85% have used their study-abroad experience as a talking point during an interview
Posted on: Sat, 03 Aug 2013 23:11:48 +0000
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