Benefits of studying abroad In 2013 approximately 283000 American students studied abroad In 2012 765000 International students attended US schools Facts about studying abroad To learn a new language ID: 437547
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Nick Chen
Benefits of studying abroadSlide2
In 2013, approximately 283,000 American students studied abroad
In 2012, 765,000 International students attended U.S schools.
Facts about studying abroadSlide3
To learn a new language.
To learn about different cultures.
To be more prepared in life.
Why study abroad?Slide4
Hearing language sounds more accurately.
http://www.pnas.org
. Knowing native language better.“You can never understand one language until you understand at least two”
----Geoffrey
Willian
Focusing better.
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Boosting memory.http://sciencedirect.com. Fighting against Alzheimer’s disease.http://teenink.com.
Advantages to learning other languagesSlide5
It is necessary to fight against national stereotypes.
Globalization creates opportunities for success.
Advantages to learning diverse culturesSlide6
Establishing Independence: Living without your real parents.
Having a purpose: Showing your worth in different
environment.
Building carrier
benefits.
How studying abroad prepares a student for lifeSlide7
Able to make better life decisions.
84% international alumni felt studying abroad was beneficial.
70% international alumni were satisfied with jobs they chose.http://studyabroad.ucmerced.edu.
Better at finding jobs after college.
97% students found jobs after studying abroad.
49% students found jobs without studying abroad.
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. Carrier benefits of studying abroadSlide8
Rotary exchange program (state college)
1.
Affordable
2. Better supervision (i.e. advisor)
3. Scholarships
For more information, go to
www.exchangestudent.org. www.district7360.org/youth-exchange. Exchange program in AmericaSlide9
“Travel is fatal for prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it solely on tense account. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.”
----Mark Twain
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