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Travel abroad and you'll immerse yourself in new cultures, build your skills, make lifelong friends and see the world!

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Beckett Abroad

Travelling abroad to study or volunteer can be one of the most amazing experiences of your life. You'll get to travel, experience new cultures, make new friends, eat great food and have lots of fun. Not only that, but you can push yourself further in your studies and really set your CV apart from others when you graduate.

Explore these pages to find out more about why to go abroad and what to expect. If you need any more information you can always arrange a meeting with one of our friendly team who will be happy to guide you through the process and answer any questions you might have.

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GLOBAL VOICES WEBCAST

Global Voices is a series led by the Global Village team and Global Ambassador Ian, exploring the different elements of university life and highlighting students' extraordinary achievements.

Episode 15 Freelance Work

Episode 14 Play Action International

Episode 13 Travel abroad opportunities for students

Episode 12 Living abroad experience

Episode 11 Study exchange experience

Why go abroad?

Here's just a few of the reasons to study abroad and if that's not enough, to help you decide we've rounded up our top ten reasons to study abroad.

20%

Students who go abroad are 20% less likely to be out of work.

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To sum up my exchange, it was 'perfect'. I have had an amazing time and most of all I think this experience abroad has had an impact on my future in Leeds. I feel like I have grown up whilst being here and I am now looking forward to carrying on my studies in Leeds.

Alexandra Walker BA (Hons) International Business, Ecole de Commerce Européenne Lyon Bordeaux, France

19%

Students who go abroad are 19% more likely to gain a 1st in their degree.

Universities UK International #GoINTL

10%

Students who go abroad are 10% more likely to be in graduate jobs six months after graduating.

Universities UK International #GoINTL

One semester seems like a long time but it will fly past. I’ve had a beer in a roof top jacuzzi in Sydney overlooking the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, played competitively in the QUT dodge ball team and attended lunch with the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Brisbane. Make the most of your study abroad semester and do as much as possible whilst you’re abroad!

Edwin Parker BA (Hons) Business & Management, Queensland University of Technology, Australia

Study abroad | Everything you need to know Megan, from our Study Abroad team talks through all the benefits of the programme and what to expect.

My favourite memories are of travelling. I have been lucky enough to travel to Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, The Netherlands and of course France whilst studying. I can honestly say I am dreading leaving this place because of the amazing friends I have made but now I have a million places to stay all over the world in Europe, America, Asia and Australia! It has been such an enriching experience which has broadened my mind so much!

Lauren Cartmell BA (Hons) Languages with International Business, Universite Blaise Pascal, France