There are many reasons why a university should have an abroad program, but first, can you think of any reasons why a university should not have an abroad program? (I will give you a couple of seconds and) … Let me guess, you couldn’t think of any right? This is one of the very first reasons why a university should have some form of an overseas program.
It attracts students from all walks of life to come take a look at a qualified university in their educational pursuits. Your students would not be on campus if they did not value education to some varying degrees which is why it is important to them that they have an experience where they can learn as much as possible. An abroad program opens them up to explore the world in a more interactive way. This is not an experience that can be taught in a classroom. In addition to adding to their educational value, as a university it will only add to its’ reputable value as well. Be known as the university for the right reasons. It shows that the university cares about the student’s experience on and off campus. It shows that universities want them to learn at a high level. This also establishes great networking opportunities for universities and students to connect and create greater opportunity in the future. The possibilities are endless.