Six out of ten employers world-wide value an international study experience, according to the largest survery ever on the topic (read a summary or view the full report). Linguistic ability was highly prized, especially the ability to communicate in English, but inter-cultural communication was a very important factor, regardless of the language of the study abroad experience.
This is in line with previous research on the value of the study abroad experience. The article also breaks down the value of study abroad by country and by industry.
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