Debunking Study Abroad Myths With Living & Learning

We've heard a lot of students share the reasons why they believe they can't study abroad, and over years providing excellent study away programs, we have found that a lot of those reasons are actually myths!

Read on to see the myths we're going to debunk to show that you–yes YOU–can study abroad and have an experience you'll never forget, one that will provide you with cross-cultural academic options, expand your career opportunities, and allow you to see even more of the beautiful world God created.

Don't Let These Myths Hold You Back

"I won’t graduate on time if I study abroad."

"Studying abroad is only for language majors."

"It’s unsafe to study abroad."

"I’ll be too far from my support system."

"It’s hard to adjust back to life in the U.S."

"I need to be fluent in a foreign language.

"Studying abroad isn’t valuable for my career."

What's Stopping You?

If one (or a few) of these statements are the reasons you haven't explored your options to spend a semester or summer away, we've got you covered. Over the next few weeks, we'll be sharing the truths that debunk each of these myths, starting with the concerns about graduating on time.

In the meantime, if you have more unanswered questions, check out our podcast listening guide. Whether you're nervous about leaving home, want direction for your future career, think you can't leave campus for a semester, or have other worries about studying abroad, you can hear directly from our alumni about their experiences!