Why experiencing a new culture at university is so important

​A growing number of students are choosing to study their degrees abroad — and it's not hard to see why.

During your experience you get to learn from and interact with students from all over the world, study what you love in a diverse social environment, and learn skills that will stay with you long after leaving university.

Studying in a new culture is so important because it:

• Builds skills employers will value
  • Whether it's in the classroom or in your social life, learning in a new culture is one way you can give yourself an edge. An international degree on a resume shows that you're up for a challenge, open to new ways of doing things, and have a willingness to learn. There's nothing that compares to an international degree!
• Grows your confidence
  • When you move to a new country and learn a new way to do things, it stretches you out of what's comfortable and creates a new normal that in turn, boosts your confidence.
• Broadens your perspective
  • One of the best and most important reasons why an international degree is so valuable is because it gives you an opportunity to see how others get things done both in and out of the classroom.
• Challenges you academically
  • Once you begin learning in a new environment, you'll be able to soak in everything that an international degree provides. From understanding how other education systems work, to learning new perspectives on topics you might already be familiar with.
• Builds a global network
  • During your degree you’ll meet so many people from all over the world. You’ll even be able to meet students outside of your degree course who can connect you to their own networks once you leave university. Not only will you get to know those in your cohort, but you'll have the benefit of connecting with your professors who are experts in your field of study.
• Teaches you how to adapt to different situations and environments.
  
  • Whether it’s trying to use public transport or navigate the grocery store you’ll be challenged every day.
• Makes you more open minded and culturally aware.
  • When you study an international degree you’ll constantly be exposed to new things. This means you’ll get to learn a variety of different perspectives and have a new appreciation for diversity.
• Teaches you about yourself
  • There’s no better way to learn about yourself than to be thrown into the new normal that an international degree offers. 

​By broadening your horizons, expanding your network, and bringing some fresh perspectives from other cultures, you will surely walk away from the experience of an international degree with a greater understanding of yourself and the world around you.

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