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| CCV students in Delphi, Greece. Spring 2011 |
If you’re a CCV student, you’ve likely seen
the posters and read the emails about our upcoming study abroad and study away
course offerings. Of course, a study
abroad class offers students an opportunity to visit a different country. But, study abroad is about so much more.
Be a
better job candidate. If you want to stand out in today's job market an
international perspective is critical. When looking for a job, employers find
candidates that have world experience more marketable and more diverse than
those that do not. Study Abroad can
provide relatable examples during an interview.
Create a
lifelong love affair with another country. Study abroad is not a short-term
experience. It will shape you for the rest of your life. Back home, you'll look
for films from there, for restaurants that serve its dishes, for books by its
authors. It will continue to live in you.
Gain a new appreciation for
your home country. Even the most open-minded study abroad students will be
unable to avoid comparing their host country with their home country. When you
return home, you will likely view your home county through a different lens
allowing you to appreciate the unique qualities of your culture.
Understand
your classes in a new way. Whether you're studying history, math,
architecture or biology, you can gain a new perspective--and maybe even a great
thesis idea--while away from your home college.
