5 / Become more responsible.
After having to budget your own money, keep track of your passport and belongings and master a busy metro system, you will become more independent, responsible and mature.
6 / Develops important life skills.
The skills you develop while travelling look great on your resume or in an interview. You’ll have concrete examples of how you are adaptable, that you aren’t afraid to leave your comfort zone, and how you are able to recognize and overcome challenges. After experiencing international travel, you’ll have learned how to budget, navigate a new city and communicate in a foreign language. You will know how to work with a group, and your decision-making and problem-solving skills will have improved. All of these skills are highly beneficial to a person setting out on any career path.
7 / Provides an opportunity for personal growth.
You’ll be exposed to so many new experiences that you’ll begin to think differently about your life. You may even discover new careers or areas of study that you hadn’t considered before. Travelling helps you think differently, and you’ll return home with entirely new interests. Who knows—you may even end up pursuing a career that offers international travel!
8 / Teaches you new ways of communicating.
Along with learning about a culture’s traditions and foods, you’ll have the opportunity to break down the communication barrier by learning a new language. The best way to practice is to be immersed and to experience it firsthand. The ability to communicate across different cultures is an increasingly important skill to have in today’s world.
9 / Makes you more interesting!
Inevitably, travelling provides you with great stories and unforgettable memories.
10 / You will be addicted to travelling.
You will undoubtedly catch the travel bug after getting a taste of what the world has to offer; there is just so much to see! Travelling is one of the best decisions you will ever make.