"Business leaders recognize that they must be able to draw on people with global skills if their corporations are to succeed in a world in which one American job in six is tied to international trade. "
– Commission on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Fellowship Program, November 2005
In an increasingly global society, an international component has become an essential part of higher education. Study abroad is an experience that gives students greater understanding of themselves, their society and culture, and the world. Through a firsthand experience of another culture, you can enrich your academic disciplines with comparative perspectives while broadening your personal horizons.
The most successful leaders of tomorrow will be those with international experience who are comfortable crossing national and cultural boundaries. Study abroad provides an unparalleled opportunity for such preparation. Krannert is dedicated to making study abroad an integral part of the academic experience for every interested student –– and you can do it as a normal part of your Purdue education.
Students who study abroad gain many skill sets:
- Economic and geographical knowledge
- Deepens intellectual and personal maturity
- Cross-cultural communication skills
- Fosters independent thinking
- Analytical skills
- Flexibility
- Understanding and familiarity with local customs
- Ability to adapt to new circumstances
- Meet people from different backgrounds and cultures
- Explore new interests
- Find out more about yourself
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