Study abroad 2018: Leading innovation – Education global citizens in the digital age

Across the world, exciting new educational models are emerging in an effort to prepare students for learning and working in the digital age. Technology continues to make the world more interconnected and intercultural relationships more accessible – but that alone doesn’t prepare students to thrive in a constantly-changing world. Today’s students must be skillful at collaborating within diverse teams, understanding and appreciating global challenges, and looking at issues from multiple angles; all qualities which study abroad supports in meaningful ways – and which may rival the importance of obtaining proficiency in one discipline.