Study Abroad: The Experience of a Lifetime

Living and studying in London, England was one of the most rewarding decisions I have ever made. This experience abroad afforded me the rare opportunity to live in another country, experience a new culture and learn about myself. I am confident that my time studying abroad was a life-changing experience and one I will never forget. Unfortunately, fewer than 10 percent of all U.S. college students study abroad, and some people fail to see the true value. I am a huge advocate of the experience because in addition to travel, there are countless benefits to studying abroad that are often overlooked. During my semester in London I was challenged both academically and personally as I learned to survive and thrive in a foreign city. I was exposed to new people, new ideas, a new way of living, a new culture and a new way of viewing the world.

Study Abroad:

Gives you experiences that a classroom setting will never provide. (Rome, Italy)
Gives you experiences that a classroom setting will never provide. (Rome, Italy)
Athens, Greece
Athens, Greece
Affords you the opportunity to make friends and new connections around the world. (County Clare, Ireland)
Affords you the opportunity to make friends and new connections around the world. (County Clare, Ireland)
Gives you the opportunity to break out of your comfort zone. (Marrakech, Morocco)
Gives you the opportunity to break out of your comfort zone. (Marrakech, Morocco)
Forces you to expand your academic routine. (Florence, Italy)
Forces you to expand your academic routine. (Florence, Italy)
Encourages you to embrace change and try new things. (Marrakech, Morocco)
Encourages you to embrace change and try new things. (Marrakech, Morocco)
Paris, France
Paris, France
Helps you learn about yourself. (London,England)
Helps you learn about yourself. (London,England)

By Tara Holliday, Account Executive