Benefits of Going Abroad
Interning abroad may be one of the most beneficial experiences
Intercultural Communication
Adaptability
Patience
Confidence
Emotional Intelligence
Problem Solving
Foreign language proficiency
General improvement in communications skills
Increased confidence, initiative, and independence
Greater flexibility and sense of humor
Awareness of global economic and political issues and realities
Ability to maintain an open mind and be tolerant of others
Clarification of goals and improved self-awareness
General travel skills
Resource management
Organization
Problem solving and crisis management
Listening and observation
“Good news. I accepted a full time job offer from an advertising agency yesterday, yay! I wanted to tell you that the first thing people asked me about when interviewing was about PINC and my trip to Spain. I thought that was awesome, and I think it played a huge role in landing me a job-it really started the conversation smoothly and I even met 2 people who have traveled to Spain numerous times. Simple way to get a connection in off the bat. So thank you again for everything.” – Stephanie L., Western Michigan University