Benefits

IBP provides a unique opportunity to develop self confidence, maturity, communicativeness, effectiveness, and global know-how. Participants become global citizens while gaining a head start in higher education and personal growth. After transitioning into a new culture and language, individuals develop the confidence to pursue their goals and thrive.

The three main benefits of an immersion into a different culture are: personal development, multicultural experiences, and career advantages.

Personal Development

• Increased ability to make informed decisions.
• Increased self-reliance.
• Increased intellectual curiosity and adaptability. 
• Hands-on learning.
• Better understanding of foreign countries and people of different cultures.

Multicultural experiences

• Improvement of communication skills with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Elimination of racial and ethnic stereotyping.
• Better preparedness to live and work in a more culturally diverse society.
• Opportunity to see and experience different things

Career advantages

• Resume radiance: to a prospective employer it reflects curiosity, responsibility, integrity, flexibility, and personal strength.
• Leadership: living abroad fosters the development of interpersonal skills necessary to inspire others.
• Increased resiliance to stress: a study abroad experience prepares students to handle unexpected situations and pressure.