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In almost all cases the language gets improved just because you need it to comunicate with people

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difference between countries like rich and poor so you can imagine how good your life now is

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difference between countries like rich and poor so you can imagine how good your life now is

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you don´t have much people you can comunicate with so you have to get across alone

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new culture experiences and no one to know so you are thrown into a complete new situation

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cultural exchange leads to more world peace

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cultural exchange leads to more world peace

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Beeing a host family for students from many different countries opens up your mind about other people and different cultures.

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Ofcurse exchange students come to America to improve their language skills, but you can also learn something from your hosted student.

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exchange students often become leaders in their homecountries

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exchange students often become leaders in their homecountries

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Exchange studens become much more self-confident.

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The more students you host, the more conections you will make.

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This Article shows asked people that studied abroad and their experiences       its interesting to see that most of the questions apply to at least      

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This Article shows asked people that studied abroad and their experiences       its interesting to see that most of the questions apply to at least      

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greater improvement in GPA (Grade Point Average - "Notendurchschnitt") for all the students ak

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greater improvement in GPA (Grade Point Average - "Notendurchschnitt") for all the students ak

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Also the hosted students become more open about the american life and culture and as a host family you have a huge impact on how they think about america:

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most of the ,,study abroad alumnis" had a better opportunity to get a job or  work environmentally

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most of the ,,study abroad alumnis" had a better opportunity to get a job or  work environmentally

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Clinton motivating americans to host exchange students

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Clinton motivating americans to host exchange students

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Secretary of State Hilary Clinton Encourages Americans to Host International Exchange Students

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While available statistics on study abroad might still be limited, there are some notable studies on study abroad and careers, learning, academic performance, retention, and personality development. Here are some of the more remarkable findings:

Study Abroad and Careers, Salaries, and Job Skills

of study abroad students found employment within 12 months of graduation, when only 49% of college graduates found employment in the same period. ( 1) That means they were twice as likely to find a job. Among study abroad alumni, 90% landed a job within 6 months. ( 2) A UK study supports US findings that study abroad returnees are more likely to find employment within six months. ( 12)

higher starting salaries: that's how much more study abroad students earn than those college graduates who do not study abroad.( 1) A British study found their study abroad graduates out-earned their peers by 17%. ( 12) This equates to approx. $7,000 annually for US students and £3,120 for UK students. Maintaining this earning advantage translates to earning an extra $567,500 over one's career in the US. ( 3)

of study abroad alumni felt their studies abroad helped them build valuable skills for the job market. ( 4) A second study confirms this at 85%. ( 10)

Study Abroad and Graduation and Academic Performance

more likely to graduate: that describes how study abroad participants are more likely to graduate than non-participants by six years. Even at four years, study abroad participants are 15% more likely to graduate based on a UC San Diego study. ( 5) UT Austin and Georgia data show a similar trend. ( 6, 7)

Study Abroad and Personality

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What Statistics Show about Study Abroad Students

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While available statistics on study abroad might still be limited, there are some notable studies on study abroad and careers, learning, academic performance, retention, and personality development. Here are some of the more remarkable findings: of study abroad students found employment within 12 months of graduation, when only 49% of college graduates found employment in the same period.