Studying abroad plays a major role

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There have been many studies on how important it is to broaden your horizons, learn about other cultures, and generally be part of a global world. Students who go abroad simply have an advantage and a head start over their classmates. This is also confirmed by Lucia Klimková:

“Students who study abroad gain invaluable skills such as independence, adaptability, intercultural communication, and a broader global perspective . In addition, they learn to solve problems effectively and work in multicultural teams, which is essential in today's globalized job market.”

Studying abroad teaches them how to adapt to new challenges, which significantly develops their personality and self-confidence. These experiences give them a competitive advantage in their careers – employers value the ability to handle international challenges, understand different cultures, be flexible and show that they have been able to face challenges.”

He also adds that Education.cz uses personality diagnostics to track the progress students have made while studying abroad. They complete the diagnostics before departure and then after their return, and find out in guatemala phone number data which competencies and to what extent they have improved. They are currently planning to examine the data in cooperation with experts - they are interested in the results in relation to their future employment.

What role do Czech educational institutions play in the issue of studying abroad? How can they best prepare students?
"The best way is to offer them quality language education , especially in English, and support them in developing critical thinking and self-confidence. Education in intercultural communication is also important so that students can adapt to different cultures and environments."

The willingness and interest of Czech secondary schools to support students in studying abroad is a big topic. Czech students sometimes face complications before leaving for foreign schools. After returning, they often face a large number of comparative exams or repeating the year they missed during their studies abroad. There is no uniform methodology that would determine how schools should approach students who decide to spend part of their studies abroad. This depends on the decision of the school management.

I feel that Czech school principals often don't realize what students who go abroad go through. It requires courage, determination, ambition, vision and a certain amount of risk , because during their stay, students are constantly exposed to new things, stimuli and sometimes even challenging situations.

They must be able to adapt, communicate in a foreign language, integrate into a new team, learn to respect differences and learn to speak up for themselves. They discover values ​​that will be important for their future lives. It is one of the biggest schools they will go through in their lives. It is not a trip. Therefore, it is a shame when a student's journey to personal development is thwarted by bureaucracy or the unwillingness of the Czech school management."