BROADEN YOUR PERSPECTIVES ABROAD RAMKISHORE ANNACHI | DECA Southern Region Vice President
DO YOU FIND YOURSELF DAYDREAMING in class about taking a long vacation? Do you want to explore the world but cannot afford to pause your educational progress? Many colleges have created programs for their students to combine these two desires, allowing you to have your cake and eat it too! Study abroad is a unique opportunity offered to hundreds of thousands of university students annually, allowing them to travel to another country while still earning credits towards their degree.
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Alumni of study abroad programs speak highly of their experiences and the unique skills learned during their trips. Through study abroad programs, students can enroll in classes at other universities for a few weeks, summer term, a semester or even a full academic year. Committing to an extended period of time away from your home country can be a daunting prospect, but there are many benefits to participating in study abroad. Here are some additional reasons why you should consider study abroad while in college.