WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE?
Imagine yourself engaging in professional development, study or work somewhere, anywhere in the world. Your imagination could become a reality. And the benefits are profound. It’s easy to believe living in a multicultural environment prepares us for the globalization of our professions or industry. But just imagine what it’s really like to make the adjustment of integrating into a new community whith new customs and traditions that you’ve never experienced.
An international experience provides us with real life hands on international and intercultural skills. Through an international experience you might:
* Enjoy an opportunity for research and learning;
* Make life long friends and develop an international network of professional colleagues;
* Enhance your employability or career advancement opportunities;
* Understand and appreciate the Canadian culture as well as cultures from around the world.
As an added bonus, you may even earn credit or perhaps an income.
Faculty, staff and students will benefit equally from an overseas experience. Click on Study Abroad, Volunteer Abroad or Professional Development for opportunities that will open the world to you!
Check out the Think!International Fair in Vancouver in October 2010 to learn more about studying, travelling, working and volunteering abroad!
