We live in an era where borders are falling and opportunities for international exchange are easier than ever. The field of study is also increasingly open to the benefits of exploring new places. While adapting to a new environment while studying may seem daunting, there are many clear benefits to packing your bags and studying abroad.
It's clear that a student who completes part or all of their studies abroad adds significant value to their resume. Regardless of the specialty, contacts abroad are now part of everyday life for most companies, whether in finance, IT, or culture.
Having trained abroad also shows that you're already independent when you graduate. You've demonstrated your openness and adaptability, qualities that are highly sought after in new graduates. Among the pool of available candidates, you'll present a different side, which will attract employers' attention. This is often an advantage that prevents your resume from being placed under the pile of applicants' files.
Beyond the practical aspect of enriching one's CV, it goes without saying that studying abroad contributes to personal enrichment. Study time is the ideal time to perfect one's general education. Unlike adults who are bound by responsibilities that limit their freedom of action, students must take advantage of this period of life to acquire as much experience as possible, and contact with a new environment is a way to shape one's vision of the world and to know where one stands in relation to it.
If you've been studying in France your whole life, you've been exposed to the same teaching methods since the beginning of your studies. Moving to another country will expose you to different ways of learning. You'll have to follow different rules and may find that they suit you better. Submitting written assignments doesn't always follow the same protocol. As in the professional world, many foreign institutions require all assignments to be submitted on a computer. This is good preparation for what awaits you in the future.
If you go to study in a non-French-speaking country, you'll also have the advantage of learning to master another language. Bilingualism is an essential asset in the modern world. Even if you take language courses in your home country, it's well known that nothing beats direct immersion to learn to speak it fluently. You're then forced to get by in this other language to function on a daily basis. You can also acquire the technical vocabulary that will allow you to establish professional contacts that go beyond simple conversation.
Studying abroad is therefore an opportunity not to be missed. Whether in Europe or overseas, most countries offer interesting programs tailored to your style. They too are interested in what you bring to the table!
