The 2012 Nebraska Semester Abroad final orientation has been resceduled for Friday-February 24, 2012 at 1:00 in the Ponderosa Room at the Nebraskan Student Union.
Join theAMBASSADORS OF INTERNATIONAL STUDY (AIS) to learn more about studying abroad at UNK!
HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT STUDYING ABROAD?
Study abroad is often described as a life changing experience. The personal benefits to study abroad are numerous. A student can develop highly sought skills such as:
- a greater understanding and respect of others;
- a more cosmopolitan view on life,
- international perspectives;
- greater self-reliance and self-confidence;
- greater tolerance for other opinions;
- ability to think more originally and to see more than one perspective on an issue;
- better ability to understand other cultures and see your culture through another framework;
- improved foreign language skills;
- more comfort with complex situations;
- and greater flexibility.
On top of that, you gain valuable international experience to use in future careers and develop life-long friendships.
For more info on studying abroad, click on the appropriate link in the related links box. To set-up an appointment to discuss your options, simply email the Study Abroad Coordinator at parkam@unk.edu with your weekly availability to meet.