Study Abroad!

Here at the University of North Texas we are all are striving to make a career for ourselves.  Nowadays, it is vital that an individual stands out in such a competitive economy.  Studying abroad will give you an international perspective of the business world and you can impress potential employers.  In addition, study abroad will help you intensify your intercultural awareness, international perspectives, personal insights, and self-awareness.

Last summer I had the opportunity to study abroad in Costa Rica for three weeks.  We focused on sustainable tourism and the environmental, economic, and socio-cultural aspects of the Triple Bottom Line.  Sustainable Tourism involves making decisions today that will not hurt or compromise future generations tomorrow.  My study abroad experience has helped me understand and appreciate how much educational, economic, political, and social systems can differ across countries. I am able to see situations and issues from more than one perspective, as well as understanding how US-Americans and the United States are viewed overseas.  Costa Rica is known for its natural beauty.  My classmates and I zip-lined in the Monteverde forest, went white water rafting down the Ticos River, and hiked up beautiful volcanoes and natural waterfalls.  

You should definitely take advantage of the many Study Abroad opportunities here at UNT. The Global Learning and Experience Center states that they offer students a chance to “discover other cultures and earn academic credit for study in another country-at University of North Texas tuition costs.” Students do not have to be foreign language majors or speak a foreign language to study abroad and most of the programs are conducted in English. Furthermore, you are allowed to use financial aid pay for the expenses. The Global Learning and Experience Center is in the Information Sciences Building, Room 206.  Stop by and check out the numerous study abroad programs. Studying abroad allows you to discover the meaning behind thinking local but acting global.  Getting out your comfort zone will increase your confidence in taking on new projects, roles, and responsibilities as a leader on campus and in the real world!

For more information, visit http://international.unt.edu/.