What makes international study such a powerful experience for students? There are tangible and intangible benefits to studying abroad. Even though study abroad is growing in the U.S., only about 2% of U.S. college graduates can list a study abroad experience on their résumé.

Benefits to studying abroad

• Travel opportunities
• Improve/perfect another language
• Take classes not offered at NWU
• Improved career prospects
• Increased self–confidence
• Increased independence
• Ability to deal with ambiguity
• Wider worldview
• Intercultural competence
• Ability to understand how others think, work, make decisions
• Increased comfort in interacting with people from other cultures