Why Should I Go Abroad?

Ask anyone who has travelled abroad and you will get a different answer as to why they went:

• Travel and see the world
• Experience new cultures
• Learn about life away from home
• Contribute to the global community
• Study in another country;
• Develop language skills
• Earn money
• Develop professional experience
• improving communication skills
• Develop a global perspective

Ask them if they would go again, and the answer - almost invariably - is YES!

Travelling internationally is a very romantic notion. But it is all too easy to get wrapped up in the romance and forget about the reality of the experience. Browse around this site. Check out the areas designed to to help you plan and prepare ahead of time, to help you sort out your financial arrangements, and ensure that you consider your safety implications for travelling abroad.

And if you don't find the answer you need, email us: goabroad@mun.ca

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