Moving abroad as a child can become a professional superpower in adulthood
The experiences gained abroad develop a unique combination of skills that make these young adults highly sought-after employees in the global job market.
“Being forced to adjust to a new culture and form new relationships at a young age develops skills that many others only begin to practice in adulthood. They grow into social chameleons with an exceptional tolerance for stress and uncertainty. In professional life, this is reflected in their ability to seamlessly integrate into diverse teams and cultures,” Caselius summarizes.
The above study was done in Finland but likely applies to many other countries, and to children whose parents migrate to the United States.
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- What living abroad does to your self-awareness | World Economic Forum – “The researchers, led by Adam Hajo at Rice University in Texas, found the length of time spent abroad – what they called “depth” – plays a greater role in enhancing self-awareness than “breadth” of experience, or the number of countries lived in. In other words, the longer people live away from home, the better their understanding of themselves and the more likely they are to be able to make clear career decisions.”
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- How Studying Abroad Cultivates Essential Leadership Skills — Joy Worldwide