October 20, 2025
The Forum on Education Abroad recently released findings from their 2025 survey of education abroad alumni. The report explores how studying abroad influences career paths, helps students build career-ready competencies, and contributes to their success throughout their careers.
One of the conclusions from the survey is that "studying abroad builds competencies employers need." Respondents were asked to self-report which competencies they developed as a result of their study abroad experiences.
The top skills reported were adaptability (85.4%), communication & interpersonal skills (85.2%) and intercultural communication (83.0%).