It may seem unnerving at first, but nothing beats learning a new language in the country of its origin, being forced to speak it day in, day out.  You will master the digital world: blogging and tweeting about your travels may seem like a fun, easy and cheap way to keep in touch with those at home, but it could also set you on a direct path to your chosen career. O2 recently published research showing that the unused digital skills of one million young people in the UK are estimated to be worth 6.7 billion. That's a lot of iMacs. Today's companies value web and social media know-how on a par with new business development and customer acquisition abilities - suddenly that blog doesn't seem so daft and trivial!  It will test your strength of character. For many students, studying abroad may be the first time they have been so far away from home. Arriving in a foreign land alone is an intimidating prospect but without even realising it those who take on the challenge will see their confidence and self-reliance grow and grow.  Studying abroad will change your outlook on life - the modern workplace is a diverse and ever-changing realm. Immersing yourself in a new culture and way of life will allow you to adapt to new situations with pace and undoubtedly make you mentally stronger and wiser. This is a tough time for graduates: the job market is struggling and recent figures from