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Jaya Ravi believed that challenging herself to engage in the study program through Global Initiatives was worth the risk. She reflected on how the Spanish’s focus on life defined their characteristics and activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spending a part of your university experience abroad will expand your understanding of the world and help you develop global skills \u2013 adaptability, intercultural communication, learning on the fly, etc. \u2013 that are in high demand by employers and graduate programs. For many students, studying abroad is a transformational experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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