Five Reasons to Help Convince Your Parents to Let You Study Abroad

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by Jill Robinson

You have studied Europe on a Shoestring
front to back, worked overtime to save for a flight and you know how to
say “I’m lost, can you help me?” in the appropriate language. Now it’s
just a matter of convincing your parents that studying abroad is a good
idea. Here are five reasons why traveling and living overseas is more
than a cultural experience, but an investment in your future.

1. Studying abroad teaches you life lessons that can’t be learned in a classroom.

Being immersed in a new culture can be terrifying, but also really
exciting and inspiring. Living abroad will help you develop a sense of
resourcefulness and independence, as well as the ability to adapt to
new situations you can’t experience in your hometown. Just gaining
confidence in learning the public transportation system will carry over
to future travels.  

2. When you study abroad, your resume will instantly stand out.

When you study overseas, you are setting yourself apart from most
applicants. Whether it’s to apply for college, or for a job;  your
education in Spain
is a wonderful way to move your way to the top of a pile of resumes.
Your trip abroad shows that you have the ability to adapt to new
surroundings, people and ideas. This is critical in any environment,
whether it’s educational or professional. Working World’s
website offers an article and video explaining how living abroad can
give you three key skill sets that will help you advance at the
professional level.

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