The benefits to a young person of working outside the United States are many and stay with a person for many years.

1.       Fully experiencing the language and culture of the host country

2.       Develop a degree of flexibility and resourcefulness

3.       Develop a broader understanding of another culture

4.       Prepare oneself for the increasingly global economy

5.       Give oneself a competitive advantage when returning to the US job market

6.       Develop local business contacts outside of the United States that can benefit a new US employer

7.       Chance to apply classroom learning to real world working environments

8.       Develop business contacts and future employment opportunities

9.       Give of your time and energy in a country often lacking resources

10.   Improve your intercultural and interpersonal communication skills

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