In a global economy, the ability to work in different environments is extremely important. Today’s businesses and organisations operate in foreign markets or have links with companies in other countries. The smooth transfer of knowledge and ideas is crucial for effective operations and success. To be competitive in this market, graduates need to demonstrate not only theoretical knowledge and ability to learn quickly; they must be able to operate in different environments and adapt to ever changing situations and challenges.

Today’s higher education expands beyond the traditional classroom. It looks for ideas and experiences from different corners of the world; it incorporates local views to the global knowledge; it raises questions and problems that can only be solved by diversifying sources of information. A student that is preparing for entering the job market will only become competitive if his/her education is appropriate for the global perspective, regardless of the focus of the job. That is why education abroad has an ever increasing value.

Students studying abroad acquire not only expert proficiency in a foreign language; they learn from different sources and exchange ideas with people, who were educated in other systems and whose perspectives of the world can differ from what one is familiar with. This coexistence with others expands beyond classroom – students immerse themselves into a foreign environment by sharing flats, working, volunteering, social interactions, etc. This gives them an unrivalled experience and sensitivity to plus understanding of differences. The value of this first hand knowledge is appreciated while on the job, when things need to be done by the deadline and one needs to liaise with different clients, vendors and others to successfully finish a project. Studying and living abroad may open your eyes to different things and should teach you how to use your international knowledge.