In Their Own Words, Part VII: NDSU Students Speak About Study Abroad

The final installment about studying abroad, as told by students in their own words. The crazy words in the center of the video go away after a minute or so.

In Their Own Words, Part VI: NDSU Students Speak About Study Abroad

In part six of our series, two more student travelers share their perspectives on studying abroad.

In Their Own Words, Part V: NDSU Students Speak About Study Abroad

In part five of this series, two more NDSU students speak about their experience studying abroad.

In Their Own Words, Part IV: NDSU Students Speak About Study Abroad

Two more NDSU students speak about their experiences studying abroad in Europe. Make sure you watch all the way to the end. The last few seconds are not to be missed!

In Their Own Words, Part III: NDSU Students Speak About Study Abroad

Two more NDSU students speak about their study abroad educational experience in Europe.

Meet New Friends While Studying Abroad

Do you want one more excellent reason for studying abroad? How about meeting new friends? You will quickly grow close to those traveling and studying with you and you will expand your horizons by meeting friends from new and different places.

Student Photo/Video Montage of Study Abroad to Europe

Oh, the places you'll see...

From the So You Like to Travel blog.

In Their Own Words, Part II: NDSU Students Speak about Study Abroad

This is the second part of a series of interviews with NDSU College of Business students who have studied abroad. A study abroad program is a life changing experience, as the two students below indicate. View the first part of this series.

In Their Own Words, Part I: NDSU Students Speak about Study Abroad

How does study abroad affect students? Hear, in their own words, the experiences of two NDSU study abroad travelers. Plus, see their great video.

Employers Value International Study Experiences

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.

What Will Study Abroad Do For Me?

You are thinking of studying abroad to enhance your business education, but it is a tough decision, as a study abroad experience can be expensive. That is true, but consider study abroad as an investment in your education as it will change you in ways you may not anticipate and perhaps even make you more marketable in the job market.