Ashley Strain: 25 Reasons Why You Should Study Abroad

Ashley Strain has just returned from a semester abroad, studying Business Adminstration at the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, UK.  She shares her top 25 reasons for why YOU should study abroad:

 


1.    It will be the best time of your life

2.    You will meet so many amazing people that live all around the world

3.    You will make life-long friends that you will keep in touch with forever

4.    You can travel and see parts of the world you never thought possible

5.    You will learn to become more independent and self sufficient

6.    Your communication skills will develop

7.    You will create amazing memories that you will have forever

8.    You will learn to take risks

9.    You will learn about other cultures

10.  You get to experience A LOT of delicious food

11.  Being from a different country makes you interesting to others

12.  You will become more confident

13.  You grow up and realize what truly matters to you in life

14.  You meet professionals and other students from all over the world that can help with networking etc. in the future

15.  A year abroad can look attractive on your resume

16.  You could meet your future husband/wife

17.  You can become more fluent in a foreign language

18.  You become more comfortable with the unknown

19.  You gain a new perspective on life

20.  You get to experience a different education system

21.  You become more adventurous

22.  Even if money is an issue it is possible! There are tons of scholarships available

23.  You will learn and try so many new things

24.  It’s a chance to live a different life than you do back at home

25.  Studying abroad is an unforgettable experience- You WONT regret it!!

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