Oh La La, Italia!

That’s right my lovely readers, we are talking about Italy! Italy is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to. Italy offers so many educational opportunities for travelers to experience. Skeptics may try to argue that studying abroad takes away from students’ education and that it is an excuse to party it up in a foreign country. But, that in fact is not the case.

The Colosseum: Rome, Italy

Although, Italy may seem like all fun and games when it comes to delicious food and attractive people, a semester abroad here can enhance students’ chances on landing their dream career. A journalist from the Chicago Tribune specializing in international education, Carolyn Bigda wrote an article arguing that students who study abroad have a greater likelihood of getting hired in their job field compared to those who have not. A primary example would be a student majoring in architecture because of all the beautiful architecture Italy has to offer. For instance, the Colosseum is a jaw dropping site to see. When I went to Rome, Italy last summer and took a tour to see The Colosseum up close and personal I was able to really admire all the beautiful ridges, cracks, and structure put together that made up this historical piece of architecture.

Leaning Tower Of Pisa: Pisa, Italy 

 A student who is majoring in architecture would definitely have a strong advantage while applying to a job because they can reference that they went to one of the world’s pre-eminent sites to study architecture. An architecture student would most definitely benefit by spending a semester abroad in Italy because of the various amounts of architecture they have the opportunity to explore such as The Leaning Tower of Pisa, The Colesseum, The Vatican Church, The Roman Parthenon, Ancient Pompeii, and the list goes on and on. That would be one great resume compared to an aspiring architect who does not have these international site seeing experiences.  

Ancient Pompeii: Pompeii, Italy

The history behind all of these beautiful architectural structures would definitely help those history majors have a better understanding of these places by learning about it firsthand. I know I would have a stronger passion and appreciation for my work if I saw it right in front of me.

Personally as an International Business major, I know studying abroad in Italy would be beneficial while applying for my future career.  A graduate student from Widener University commented on how her experience studying abroad in Florence, Italy enhanced her learning experience. She explained, “The thing I liked most about going on the trip is getting to learn how other countries/governments are dealing with many social issues and situations.” This ties back to how I would personally benefit having an experience like this because as a future international business entrepreneur I am going to have to communicate with  Italian employers about certain business deals, but I  would have to factor in the different cultural and professional dynamics each country has while doing a business transaction.

Italy has a world wind of opportunities for students who choose to study abroad here. Any student can use the experiences they had while abroad and form an advantage in the job market. Studying abroad not only is an experience of a lifetime, but also a platform for your financial future. Now can you argue that studying abroad is not beneficial for your future career? Until next time my fabulous readers, Chao!