Top Five Reasons to Study Abroad

A new place, a different culture, incredible sights – there’s a lot of appeal to travelling. But what if travelling could build your career, help you learn a language and develop skills that you might not learn in a classroom? Studying abroad can help you do all these things.

Make valuable career connections

Whether you spend a few weeks, a semester or a full year in a place, you’ll be making valuable international connections that will last the rest of your life. In a global economy, it’s never a bad idea to know people around the world – you never know where your next great idea or job offer will come from.

Learn new skills

Living and working in a new country means you have to be adaptable, flexible and able to deal with unexpected situations – valuable life and career skills that are best learned outside the classroom. Plus, dealing successfully with difficult circumstances gives you the confidence to face challenges in the future.

Gain a global perspective

Learning different ways of doing things – from eating to going to class to handing in assignments – can enhance your own creativity and problem-solving skills, and teach you how to work in a variety of different environments.

Learn a new language

Immersion is the best way to learn a new language. Being able to speak a different language isn’t just a sought-after career skill – it’s a gateway to other cultures and other ways of thinking.

Immerse yourself in a different culture

Because studying abroad generally involves a longer timeframe than simply travelling, you’ll have a better opportunity to truly learn about your host country and its culture. Understanding what it’s like to live in a place provides far more insight than simply hitting the big tourist attractions – although you can certainly do that, too.

Humber students in many programs have the opportunity to spend time studying abroad, in places ranging from Ireland to Taiwan to New Zealand. Don’t miss out on this life-changing experience!