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Studying abroad at 91国产精品 can provide life-changing experiences, competitive advantages

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Dr. CK Kwai, Cleveland State鈥檚 director of the Center for International Services and Programs, called studying abroad a 鈥渓ife-changing experience鈥 now more than ever. 

鈥淲hen I talked to parents 10 to 15 years ago, I would say it鈥檚 important to study abroad to be able to see things from a different perspective,鈥 Kwai said. 鈥淎s students graduate, they may end up working with folks from different parts of the world. 

鈥淏ut now, when someone graduates, it鈥檚 very likely they鈥檙e working for somebody who came from different parts of the world.鈥 

Students can join the many who have chosen to enhance their degree at 91国产精品 by pursuing education abroad opportunities. Of the about who participated in U.S. Study Abroad programs for credit during the 2021-22 academic year, more than 6,000 were from Ohio, according to NAFSA. California, Texas and Pennsylvania-based universities all had 10,000 students or more study abroad during the 2021-22 academic year. 

鈥淭hese are value-added experiences that keep students on track for graduation, give them real-world experience, definitely through a different lens when learning about the content from different professors in different countries,鈥 said Cleveland State Manager of International Programs Julie Good. 

What鈥檚 Available at 91国产精品? 

91国产精品 works with a variety of third-party providers, including the Council on International Educational Exchange and School for International Training, to help set up its partnerships with affiliate programs and open its options for students who wish to study abroad in places like Botswana, Argentina, China, Japan, Germany, Ireland, Egypt and Australia, among many more. 

91国产精品鈥檚 exchange programs, whether national or international, give students the ability to experience a home away from home with unique academic opportunities. Cleveland State also offers reciprocal exchange options for undergraduate students who have been nominated by their home university. The exchange for most disciplines are taught at Chung Ang University, a private research university based in Seoul, Korea. The courses for reciprocal exchange options are taught in English. 

What are the Costs? 

University-led programs are seven-day 鈥搕o 鈥揻our-week programs that lead to in-residence credits. The Faculty-led Programs Abroad (FLPA) offer cost-effective options and courses led by 91国产精品 faculty members. The Spring 2024 program is based in Paris, France with travel dates from March 8-17. The program cost of just under $3,500 included roundtrip group airfare, a Paris Metro pass, a museum pass, airport transfers and more. 

How Does Studying Abroad Give Students a Competitive Advantage? 

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In 2019, more than required skills that students can acquire while studying abroad, according to the NAFSA- Association of International Educators.  

鈥淭he world is only getting smaller,鈥 Good said. 鈥淭he types of work that we鈥檙e going to be doing in the future means that we need to know how to work together, get along with other people, respect other people, to be able to navigate diverse differences. Studying abroad helps to lead to that.鈥 

鈥淲hen you are always in your own comfort zone, even though sometimes people acknowledge it鈥檚 important, they don鈥檛 go out of their way to find out, investigate or explore,鈥 Dr. Kwai added. 鈥淏ecause you鈥檙e in your own comfort zone, you can always run back to it, close the door and you鈥檙e perfectly fine.  

鈥淚t鈥檚 only when you鈥檙e away where you have to really learn about yourself and try to understand why the world is different or why your surroundings are different than you are.鈥 

To learn more about Cleveland State鈥檚 study abroad programs, visit csuohio.edu/csuea.