Adapted from NAFSA materials, among other outcomes, US Study Abroad contributes to student success in the following ways. Study Abroad returnees …
… have higher graduation rates: 18% higher 1
… enjoy higher GPAs: 6% higher GPAs 2
… benefit from greater employability; 31 million job openings required skills that a student acquires while studying abroad 3
These are in addition to student outcomes like higher salaries, greater resilience, language skills development, and more.