At the University of New Brunswick - Fredericton and Saint John -
our students have the opportunity to integrate an international
experience into their studies. An international experience can provide significant impact on both
your personal, professional and career development. Your experience
abroad will teach you many valuable skills that you can use in your
future career. Among these are indep
endence, resourcefulness,
language and communication skills, appreciation and sensitivity to
cultural differences and learning environments as well as coping
skills. You will learn to navigate effectively across different cultures, and
gain first-hand knowledge of global, international, and regional
issues through your experiences, while developing friends and
networks worldwide. Prior to leaving New Brunswick, the Student Abroad Program will help
you identify skills and personal, academic or professional objectives
that you would like to gain while living abroad. Upon return, we will
help you identify and review these skills and work with you on how
to best apply them. Canada’s economy relies on healthy relationships with international
business partners, and cosmopolitan graduates are likely to stand
out in the competition for rewarding jobs and careers. Exchanges,
internships, co-op placements, short-term programs, field courses,
research, projects and practicums fall under the Student Abroad
Programs. Financial assistance for these opportunities may be
available – please check your campus Student Abroad Program
website for more details. Gaining an international experience is an investment, and the
benefits are invaluable. To learn more about our program please
visit: www.unb.ca/exchange and get ready to learn, explore and travel.
