I was born in America and both my parents were born in Poland. I felt it would be important for me to spend some time in the country my parents were from as well as develop my language skills. While I was studying abroad I was able to meet many friends (most of which I still keep in contact with to this day!) as well as gain a wealth of knowledge about this beautiful country (and the shopping wasn’t bad either!).

The biggest benefit of my trip came a few years later, after I graduated college. While applying for my current career, my interviewers were particularly interested in my study abroad experiences. After I got the job, they told me it was my study abroad experience and my knowledge of another language that really stood me out among the other candidates.

All in all, choosing to study abroad helped me to broaden my horizon, strengthen my Polish language, make lifelong friends, and best of all, have a lot of fun doing it. I would highly recommend going on this life changing experience!