Welcome to Competent Careers

STUDY ABROAD

study abroad

Why you chose your study abroad destination. Was it the country? The culture? The academics at the host university? Or something else altogether? Why did you choose Competent careers?

Academics and classes. What’s different from home? What’s the same? What are your favorite subjects? What’s it like studying topics from a different world view?
Your favorite thing about your home or host university. Is it the campus? The classes? Student life? A specific club or activity?

A challenge you faced when you studied abroad.

To get a better university education” Learning or improving foreign language skills: “Because the host country language is useful” Cross-cultural interest: “To get in contact with people from other countries” Career perspectives: “To expand any career opportunities”