Living in a foreign country provides young people a chance to see and experience life outside of their backyard. It introduces them to new perspectives and ideas which they would have otherwise never encountered. Foreign experience shapes and enriches one’s personal development.
Even if a foreign culture doesn’t appear so foreign at first glance, living abroad certainly expands one’s horizons. And it also helps one overcome prejudice and intolerance. Young people make many new friends during their study visit abroad – and these international friendships continue to play an important role throughouttheir lives.
Studying abroad will provide your child with much more than a good dose of self-confidence. It will also strongly benefit his/her professional career. International experience qualifies young people for professions in globalised world. A period of study in a foreign country looks very good on one’s curriculum vitae and will prove beneficial when your child applies for jobs after university. By studying in a foreign-speaking country, your child will be able quickly improve his/her language proficiency while making international contacts at an early stage.
Nowadays studying abroad does not necessarily prolong one’s time at university. Most universities around the world recognise the academic credit which their students receive in Germany. In addition, many universities have developed special degree programmes tailored to the needs of international students in recent years.
In short, a study visit abroad is a worthwhile investment in your child’s future.
