Four Reasons to Study Abroad

While taking classes in college is very beneficial to your education, there is nothing quite like traveling in

order to gain real life experience. When you study abroad, not only are you learning in classroom settings,

but the whole time you are in the country you learn about a new culture and meeting new people who have

lives completely different than yours.

2. Your College Years are Your Best Opportunity to Travel

When you are in high school, you may not have the chance to travel on your own because

you are so young. When you graduate college, it is very likely that you will be in debt

and searching for a job. The four years you are in college are your greatest opportunity

for you to travel and see more places because you can simultaneously learn and see the

world. Furthermore, you have advisors helping you plan everything, including costs and

travel plans.

A camera doesn’t always do a view justice. Even though you can document your travels

by taking pictures, there is nothing more breathtaking than some of the views you will see

while studying abroad. Whether it is the vast natural landscape in Ireland or the stunning

architecture in Italy, studying abroad will guarantee you a beautiful view of something

you have never experienced before.

It can be a little uncomfortable to board a plane and fly to a new country all by yourself.

Studying abroad forces you to do this, but once you have done it once, you will most

likely catch the travel bug. You adopt a sense of independence by being away from what

you know and being immersed in a new culture. There are many

reasons to take advantage of the chance to travel abroad while in college, but hopefully

these four can inspire students to decide on what could turn out to be the greatest

experience of their lifetime.