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21 reasons to take the leap and go abroad

Written by Admin | Jun 20, 2017 12:00:00 AM
Read up on these 21 reasons to travel abroad and get inspired to take the leap and pursue an internship abroad. There’s never been a better time to earn that vital global perspective and feed your soul with a life-changing cultural immersion experience in a leading city abroad.

 

1. It’s empowering

 

2. You’ll learn about the world beyond your borders

 

3. Oh, the stories you will tell!

 

4. You’ll make incredible international friends from all over the world

 

5. What you learned in history class will suddenly become more relevant

 

6. Living out of a suitcase is good life experience #minimalism

 

7. Hearing new languages is a good reminder of the world’s stunning diversity

 

8. Exploring a new city means hundreds of adventures are at your feet

 

9. You can try all types of new foods and cuisines

 

10. Your Instagram account will be blowing up

 

 

11. If you learn a new language, you’re expanding your brain’s capacity

 

12. Living outside your comfort zone will make you a stronger and more adaptable person

 

13. You’ll discover new bands and music from around the world

 

14. Your resume is going to look incredible after all that professional experience abroad

 

15. You can pick up on the latest fashion trends abroad and impress your friends back home

 

16. Once you’ve lived abroad, it’s easier to make international friends back home

 

 

17. You’ll become more independent

 

18. You never know what’s going to happen next or what the day will bring

 

19. International travel will become easier so you’ll be more likely to go abroad in the future

 

 

 

20. You’ll come back home a different person with a fresh perspective on your culture and where you’re from

 

 

 

21. For the rest of your life, you’ll have a home away from home

 

Apply now to boost your career abroad.

 

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