Study abroad has an overall positive impact on the development of a wide range of 21st century job skills. Of the 15 skills surveyed, the largest portion of respondents reported developing a broad range of cognitive, intrapersonal, and interpersonal skills to a significant degree through study abroad, namely: intercultural skills, curiosity, flexibility & adaptability, confidence, self-awareness, interpersonal skills, communication, problem solving, language, tolerance for ambiguity, and course or major-related knowledge.
In a survey, 60% of founders of ‘unicorns’ (startups with a valuation of over $1B) studied or lived abroad. It was among the largest predictors of unicorn founder success. It was more important than studying at an elite university, your major in college.
Study abroad may be more affordable than you think! Some programs are similar in cost to attending UK, and there are scholarships and financial aid available.
