Top 6 Benefits Of International Student Exchange Programs

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Top 6 Benefits Of International Student Exchange
Programs
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Most universities nowadays offer multiple
opportunities for international student exchange
programs. That means you get to spend one
semester or one year abroad and away from your
home university, sometimes with funding
available. If you are studying in the UK you may
be eligible for the Erasmus program a European
Commission-funded program of exchange between
European universities.
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If you are wondering why you should do it, heres
why

• Exchange programs make you more employable For a
  start, lets just say that experiencing a
  different education system and practices can be
  of great advantage once you enter the job market.
• Exchange programs make you (even) more globally
  aware In the UK for example, as a postgraduate
  student, you are expected to address your
  professors by their first name.

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• Exchange programs make you adaptable Further on,
  experiencing different academic communities may
  be great for you to improve your academic skills!
• Exchange programs take you out of your comfort
  zone (again) Even though you might think youve
  already crossed out of your comfort zone by
  becoming an international student, this type of
  exchange makes you flexible in a different kind
  of way. It is very easy to relax and dwell on the
  simple joys of everyday life when youre living
  with your friends or family.

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• Exchange programs help you make global
  connections Living in a foreign country is great
  if you want to move to that country later on, or
  even any other.
• Exchange helps you build a global network For
  young people, the most important thing is
  developing social relationships. Have you any
  idea how many other international students you
  can meet by taking part in an exchange program
  and workshops seminars management?