{"id":14204,"date":"2015-11-03T14:51:44","date_gmt":"2015-11-03T19:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=14204"},"modified":"2015-11-04T11:01:54","modified_gmt":"2015-11-04T16:01:54","slug":"interested-in-studying-abroad-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=14204","title":{"rendered":"Interested in studying abroad? What you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are glad you are interested in expanding your learning by participating in a unique opportunity in another part of the world! Time and again, research has shown how beneficial and rewarding it is to engage, to question, and to understand a culture different from your own. Employers value those who have gained international experience. They understand how much it adds to the intricacies of partnerships, business interactions, team building, and the acceptance of those different from one\u2019s self. \u00a0As you consider your academic plans for spring and summer, take note of how you can participate in one of ten study abroad opportunities offered in Austria, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Greece, Guatemala, Austria, South Africa, Germany, Russia and Switzerland.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmc.edu\/student-services\/international-services\/international-services.html\">Learn more\u00a0\u00bb<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmc.edu\/student-services\/international-services\/files\/nmc-study-abroad-faq.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read the 2016 study abroad instructions and FAQ PDF\u00a0\u00bb<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are glad you are interested in expanding your learning by participating in a unique opportunity in another part of the world! 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