There are countless personal benefits of studying abroad, including but not limited to the opportunity to expand one’s cultural understanding, the chance to hone one’s foreign language skills and the chance to see the world. International Business Seminars believes that a worldly education is vital to one’s success in the Read More
Studying in another country is a life-changing experience that completely affects who you are as a person and what you’re goals become. Where you decide to study has a big impact on what you get out of the trip. If you’re weighing your options, both Europe and Asia have beautiful Read More
It’s widely known that study abroad experiences enhance a resume and provide a finishing touch to a college education that involves real immersion in a culture outside the U.S. For students on track to enter the global business environment, this shows an ability to learn to think internationally. For others, Read More
Studying abroad is an awesome life-changing experience that nets you friends and business contacts around the globe. Even better, a trip to Europe or Asia is a great way to get to know yourself. In spite of the excitement, many students also get understandably nervous about studying abroad. What are Read More
You’ve done your homework; you know that you want to study abroad. Congratulations! Unfortunately, you’ve only won half the battle: you still need to convince your parents. Not sure what to do? These 10 practical tips can teach you how to convince parents to let you study abroad. 1. Take Read More
For American students looking to study abroad in Europe, an understanding of German business culture is essential. That’s because Germany has become a powerhouse in the European economy, making German businesses very attractive suppliers and partners throughout Europe, as well as competitive participants in the European Union’s shared economy. Understanding Read More
American students often hear about how enriching and beneficial a study abroad program can be during their college years. Along with an internship and foreign language experience, it is quickly becoming a staple of the modern resume for those who want to be on the executive track. Deciding where to Read More
Studying abroad is an exciting opportunity, and often a rewarding experience, but there are some legitimate study abroad safety concerns that you should take into consideration before you commit to a study abroad program. First of all, you should look at the facts to help in your decision-making process rather Read More
As many reasons as there are to spend a semester studying abroad, there are nearly as many excuses not to pursue it. Maybe the cost is too prohibitive, or the time away from campus will be detrimental to your graduation plans, or the prospect of spending such a long time Read More
Can you study abroad more than once? With preparation and planning, the answer is yes. It’s a big world out there; there’s a lot more to see and learn than can be experienced in one trip, and studying abroad more than once can have benefits you might not anticipate. You Read More
Studying abroad in another language may be an intimidating prospect, but it doesn’t have to be as daunting as it sounds. Research and anecdotal evidence have both demonstrated that foreign language immersion is the most effective way to gain fluency, so you can get up to speed fairly quickly during Read More
Different locations around the globe have cultural differences; however, many individuals do not know that businesses located around the globe also have differences with relation to business culture. And because so many businesses today span the globe, understanding specific business cultures that are common in other countries is imperative for Read More