There are so many advantages to the Mount's study abroad
programs that will enhance and add value to your college
education.
Academics
The world
and global industries are changing. Fortune 500 companies said that
they were “much more likely” to hire someone who had international
study abroad experience than a student who had only studied
domestically.
No matter
what your major or area of study, you can successfully complete
your degree and travel to an amazing new country. Having a
comparative perspective in your field is invaluable. Nurses - what
is healthcare like in England? Teachers - what methods of
evaluation are used in Laos? IT and Computer Science Students -
India is on the cutting edge; shouldn’t you be?
No matter
what your intellectual journey, the global classroom will give you
the perspective you need to succeed.
Competitive edge
When studying abroad, you are not only having fun and seeing new
sites. You are also investing in yourself as a scholar, global
citizen, and future employee. Having a better understanding of our
world will give you a fresh insight into the economics affecting
our society. It will give you the chance to learn a new language,
and will show employers that you enjoy the challenge and can work
in new environments.
Our Mount graduates are the movers and shakers of their
generation - let employers see just how open and diverse you really
are. While abroad, you may have the opportunity to volunteer or
intern, helping to gain even more edge of the competition.
Cultural competency
Studying abroad and interacting in another culture changes your
awareness of not only your new environment but also of your own
culture. You will return from your study abroad experience with a
new perspective and understanding of the country’s cultural and
social practices, their attitudes, and moirés. Study abroad will
vastly improve your cross-cultural communication skills.
Cultural competency is regarded highly in all fields, as there
are no sectors that are unaffected by human interaction. In nursing
and healthcare, understanding the background of a culture of a
patient Is immeasurable. Education is seeing an enormous swing in
the direction of gaining cultural competency, and cross-cultural
knowledge will allow you as a teacher to meet your students where
they are most comfortable.
For information, please email Emily Marmo at emily.marmo@msmc.edu.