Skills
Cultural Understanding and World View
I have gained:
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A greater knowledge about another culture, especially pertaining to their work culture
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A very small ability to speak Italian
Personal Growth and Values
I have grown and developed:
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My desire for more diverse friendships and social networks
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My sense of confidence in new situations or when meeting new people
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My ability to accept differences in other people
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My ability to be more flexible and open-minded
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An understanding of my own strengths and weaknesses
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My ability to be independent
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My ability to take initiative
Moreover, I have:
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Become more aware of the way I use and structure my time
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An increased capacity to profit from my mistakes
Additionally:
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I am more capable of solving life’s day-to-day problems
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I have improved observational skills
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I am more confident about the decisions I make
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I have an increased willingness to work hard and sacrifice in order to do well in school or in my job
Professional & Career Development
Studying Abroad contributed to:
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Greater aware of the opportunities in life that are open to me
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Developing skills and intercultural competencies which will aid in obtaining my first job after graduation
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My increased willingness to take on roles and tasks to which I am unaccustomed
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The importance I place on working in a field that I find interesting
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The importance I place on having personal fulfillment in my work
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Developing my ability to understand an organization’s culture
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My ability to adapt in diverse workplace environments
Languages I Speak
English
Italian