Benefits of Studying in America

Studying in a foreign culture is a challenging and transformative experience that will push students out of their comfort zone, help them develop valuable real-world skills, and expose them to new cultures, ideas, and ways of thinking.

Here are some of the lifelong benefits of sending students to study in America:

First-Culture English Skills
It is one thing to learn English in a classroom, but it is a whole different experience by not just learning it, but living it! By immersing students into the local culture through experiences with school, new friends, host families, sports, and extracurricular activities, students will have a safe and caring environment to improve English language skills.

Advantage for University Admission
Having international study experience will give students a decision advantage in college admission. It shows admission officers that a student is independent, flexible, mature, well-rounded, and willing to grow by going out of their comfort zone. These are character traits that will serve a student well in post-secondary education but are not always developed in the classroom, home, or home country.

Confidence, Communication, and Critical Thinking
We provide students with the positive support they need to successfully make the transition from studying in their home country to a new, different, and exciting culture. Such a transition really pushes students out of old habits and ways of life will help students develop a sense of confidence and independence. While living in a different culture can be a difficult change at first, another benefit of making the transition is that students become a better and more effective communicators while at the same time learning how to think critically and adapt to challenging or unfamiliar situations.

Appreciation for Diverse Cultures
After students get past the initial culture shock of studying in America, they will begin to develop an appreciation for American culture. More importantly, they will receive the confidence to reach out of their comfort zone. Learning to be comfortable and confident when facing the unfamiliar is a vital life skill, and one that fewer students who receive their education solely in their home country will have the opportunity to develop. After a study abroad experience, students will become better equipped to identify with and develop strong relationships with people from different cultures, a skill that will serve them well not only in their further education, but also in their careers and personal lives.

New Perspectives
Studying abroad gives students new opportunities and exposes them to ideas and perspectives than those found only in their home countries. Students will be exposed to different curriculum and extracurricular activities that will allow them to explore new interests and develop new passions. By living in a different culture, students will develop a new appreciation for their home culture by having new comparison points for culture, art, sports, food, and education. These newly developed perspectives often inspire students to dream ambitiously and gives them a better sense of context when they consider their post-graduation plans.