Why study abroad?
Opportunities to study abroad
Study abroad opportunities
Study abroad can help you develop your language, intercultural skills, and life experience. Alternatively, you could choose to apply to work overseas, which enables you to gain work experience in an exciting new setting. As well as developing new skills, you'll also make some amazing memories, meet new people and explore everything your chosen country has to offer.
Many departments will support you to take a year overseas for study or work. This is an optional arrangement that extends the duration of your degree for one year. Some of our courses include time studying abroad as part of your degree. You’ll find more details by searching for your course.
Additionally, at Warwick we offer a range of short term international experiences, which can work around your degree without extending your course length.
Ten reasons to study abroad
1. Employment opportunities
Employers tell us that they are constantly looking for ways to differentiate between applicants. Developing the skills that international mobility provides is one way to help you stand out from the crowd.
Studying overseas can help you to develop your existing knowledge of a language, or to learn a new one. In an increasingly internationally-focused business world, language skills can be highly sought after by graduate employers.
Spending time immersed in a new or different cultural setting will provide you with an opportunity to develop a fresh understanding and outlook on culture. It may also help you to develop your communication and networking skill set.
4. Personal development
Taking part in a student mobility opportunity has helped our students to grow and develop as individuals in a globalised world. Having an international experience, and going outside of your comfort zone can increase your confidence and independence.
Whether you are a language student or have included a year abroad in your degree, going abroad provides you with rich learning and non-academic knowledge outside of your degree. The experiences gained through student mobility can be highly valuable, joyful, perspective-enhancing, and even life-changing.
6. Expanding your horizons
Studying overseas can provide you with a fresh outlook and expand your global network, giving you access to friends and mentors across the world.
Different universities have different modules or subjects, which could allow you to tailor your mobility experience to your interests or career goals. By expanding your knowledge, you might return to Warwick with a different perspective for your final year.
At Warwick (with your Department's permission), you may be able to choose to study, work or teach abroad. These options mean you can take part in whichever opportunity best suits your needs or future plans.
9. See the world
With opportunities in more than 40 countries you may be able to take some time to explore and travel during your time abroad.
10. Most previous Study Abroad students say “It’s the best year of your life”
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