Did you know that one in five U.S. jobs is linked to the international trade? Yet, it’s still estimated that these companies lose around $2 billion a year because of employees’ poor cross cultural skills. Establishing positive techniques for multicultural conflict resolution, strong foreign language skills, and effective collaboration skills will enable you to be the worldly candidate that employers are looking for. How do you gain this great experience while still progressing towards your degree?

Study Abroad! St. Petersburg College offers many study abroad programs each semester that are sure to fulfill a class requirement while providing you with an unforgettable international experience.

In addition to St. Petersburg College programs, the National Career Development Association (NCDA) also credits study abroad to establishing cross cultural skills in identifying and communicating your skills, showing employers an enhanced professionalism and work ethic, broadening your methods of problem solving and communication, and working closely with individuals of different backgrounds.

To read more about NCDA’s assessment of the long-term career benefits of study abroad, please check out this article. To learn more about SPC’s own student abroad offerings, please visit their website.