Read up on these 21 reasons to travel abroad and get inspired to take the leap and pursue an internship abroad. There’s never been a better time to earn that vital global perspective and feed your soul with a life-changing cultural immersion experience in a leading city abroad.
1. It’s empowering
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2. You’ll learn about the world beyond your borders
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3. Oh, the stories you will tell!
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4. You’ll make incredible international friends from all over the world
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5. What you learned in history class will suddenly become more relevant
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6. Living out of a suitcase is good life experience #minimalism
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7. Hearing new languages is a good reminder of the world’s stunning diversity
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8. Exploring a new city means hundreds of adventures are at your feet
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9. You can try all types of new foods and cuisines
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10. Your Instagram account will be blowing up
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11. If you learn a new language, you’re expanding your brain’s capacity
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12. Living outside your comfort zone will make you a stronger and more adaptable person
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13. You’ll discover new bands and music from around the world
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14. Your resume is going to look incredible after all that professional experience abroad
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15. You can pick up on the latest fashion trends abroad and impress your friends back home
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16. Once you’ve lived abroad, it’s easier to make international friends back home
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17. You’ll become more independent
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18. You never know what’s going to happen next or what the day will bring
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19. International travel will become easier so you’ll be more likely to go abroad in the future
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20. You’ll come back home a different person with a fresh perspective on your culture and where you’re from
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21. For the rest of your life, you’ll have a home away from home
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