As well as bolstering language and communication skills, studying abroad underscores the fact that you’re not afraid to take initiative and pursue new experiences. As Davenport points out: “Employees need to be the ‘get up and go’ types, who can be left with responsibilities and relied upon to make the right decisions and get things moving of their own accord. It is recognised by businesses that students who have studied abroad tend to have these qualities – they have taken themselves out of their comfort zone and entered unchartered waters.”