1.  Traveling Rocks.
2.  Serious Academics, and Serious Fun...Seriously
3.  You'll Earn College Credit.
4.  Intern(ational) Experience.
An internship abroad? Just think of the possibilities: your morning commute could take you across Florence’s Ponte Vecchio. Your work day could teach you to write amazing press releases and immerse you in real day-to-day life of the international community you choose to join. And when you return to the States, you’ll not only be soaring toward graduation with your internship’s credit hours, you’ll be flying high with a sense of independence you can only find by establishing yourself in unfamiliar settings.
5.  Employers Take Notice.
Only 10% of U.S. students choose to study abroad, so having that experience on your resume can set you apart when applying for jobs. According to the QS Global Employer Survey Report, 6 out of 10 employers globally go “Ooh-la-la!” over international student experience, and over 80% actively seek graduates who studied abroad. So take the leap! It can be a major selling point in your interviews.
6.  For the Food.
Sure, you can eat out any time at home, but those dining experiences fall way short of the culinary experience of eating in a foreign country. Studying abroad, your senses will work overtime to take in the new sights, new smells, new tastes. Having lots of “YUM” moments (and maybe even a few “WHAT-IS-THAT???” reactions) is all part of the adventure. If you live with the locals, you might even get to try recipes that have been passed down for generations.
7.  For the Friends.
One little-known fact about the program at Fairfield is that your friends from other universities are welcome to come along on the same study abroad programs that you choose. Meet your high school teammate at the local fútbol match. Or share a meal in Galway with your buddy from home. And take some time to make new friends too. We promise: You’ll meet other students from all over the world, follow each other’s Instas, and be planning to visit each other’s home countries in No. Time. Flat.
8.  And All for the Price of a Plane Ticket.
Look at it this way: Your college years might be the ONLY time you will be able to spend months in a foreign country for the about same cost as staying home. In most cases, the tuition you are already paying will apply to your study abroad program, while room and board fees are either transferrable or comparable. Scholarships and financial aid usually transfer too. Once you graduate you’ll have a job, an apartment, car payments…. Adulting might make travel just a little bit harder. So what are you waiting for? Seize the day!
Last Modified: 04-19-2022 01:21 PM