Why go abroad?
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Going abroad can be the experience of a lifetime! It allows you to
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If you grow up in just one country, often your only impressions of foreign countries were gained during short vacations – staying in hotels and visiting tourist hotspots.
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Going abroad for a longer period of time will give you the opportunity to really get to know a country, its language, and above all its culture. But more than that, it will give you the chance to find out who you are! Who are you outside your parents' house or hometown? Who are you in new surroundings? Are you curious to know what the world has in store for you? Do you dare to find out how a different country "works," what its people's habits are – and to experience it all with an open mind? How does it feel to be asked by people from all over the world: "So, where are you from? How is Canada compared to our country?" Meet local people with different backgrounds, willing to show you their country as they experience it. Be part of the culture and life of a different country! |
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Aside from the personal benefits you will gain by living in a different country, you will also have a competitive advantage in the working world. Additional language skills, a sense for foreign cultures and customs, as well as a new level of independence acquired during a year abroad are all invaluable assets on the employment market. Let your CV speak for you and tell future employers that you dared to venture away from the safety of not only your home but even your home country – that you have extra skills and experiences giving you a more diversified perspective. |
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A year abroad will not only broaden your personal horizon but help you diversify your profile and increase your attractiveness towards future employers.
And with the variety of Youth Mobility Programs available, you can choose what suits you best.
