Employers look with favor on students who have lived outside the U.S., as they have the ability to cope with new experiences and, in many cases, they have competency in another language. Studying overseas will enhance your resume. Edward Reazar left his home two years ago and made a new home at the Flint, Michigan, Job Corps campus. Since then, he has completed his accounting trade, become president of the student body, finished advanced accounting courses and is in a career. In Edward s own words, If I only would have the chance to advertise Job Corps, there are many students who would know how great it is to be a part of it.
Most college campuses have an office designated for study abroad.
Ask your advisor where to go on campus to find out about study abroad opportunities. The study abroad advisor on campus will have lots of information about study abroad programs in many different countries. Many of these programs will offer courses in foreign language and culture. However, there are many programs designed to meet curriculum requirements for different majors. For example, studying the environment in Costa Rica, learning about international political economy in Belgium or investigating health science in Ghana are programs designed for specific interests.