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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