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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