Mark Twain once said, "Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one's little corner of the earth all one's life." Without change there cannot be growth or development. The change brought on by an international experience equals a differing and broader perspective of our world that the typical classroom cannot provide.

Study abroad provides students a myriad of challenges intertwined with personal and professional learning opportunities. Traveling gives students an unparalleled opportunity to test and hone many skills, and to acquire new ones. It stimulates and strengthens the spirit of open-mindedness, of interest and appreciation for the art, history, and culture of other peoples. By seeking an international education, students are taking control of their future, both academically and professionally.

Through multi-cultural experiences students are becoming better equipped to be part of our economically global workforce. Study abroad encourages all aspects of personal growth and enables students to learn more about themselves and what they are capable of. With such an addition to their resumes, returning students often find themselves at a distinct advantage.

Students are immersed into a 24-hour classroom, which initially, shakes their comfort zone, but ultimately, broadens their scope of knowledge and understanding. It builds characteristics such as tenacity, fortitude, perseverance, and initiative, which are essential to life after college. Students are challenged to make adjustments and adapt to diverse surroundings. They are encouraged to learn from taking a different view at their environment, at other students, and most importantly at themselves. Study abroad is extremely important to today's student, and is rapidly becoming an essential part of a college education

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