ABSTRACT
Studying and traveling abroad offers you numerous opportunities for learning and growth. Kudos to you for taking the time and making the effort to see other parts of the world firsthand. In the process of studying abroad or participating in an international internship, service trip, or research experience, you will learn many new things about other countries, ethnic groups, languages, and cultures. You will expand your understanding of the diversity of the human experience and some of the political, social, economic, and historical developments that make each country and group unique. In the process, you will also learn much more about yourself and your expectations and cultural values. You will develop new skills and insights that can be useful for you in the future.
