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After experiences of studying in different cultures, both Carroll and Podgers said they have benefited from having such opportunity.

Carroll said she thinks that having studied in Paris, France for one month, will look great to potential employers, as she applies for positions next fall.

Being able to interact with people of different cultures and showing the willingness to travel is something Carroll said she hopes will help her in the future.

Podgers said she is still in touch with those across the globe in which she was able to meet through her study abroad program.

Without traveling to Dublin, Ireland for six months, Podgers said she would have never had the opportunity to meet the people she did.

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For students at Michigan State University, studying abroad can entail a great amount of decision making and the consideration of many factors.  It is a choice that leads students to determine both the costs and benefits of traveling to a foreign country before deciding to do so.

Claire Carroll, a communications senior at MSU, participated in the International and Organizational Communications program in Paris this past summer for about one month in July.

Carroll said that she was happy with her decision as it was for the perfect amount of time, allowed her to become more diverse in experiencing different cultures, and helped her connect with fellow students.

Similarly, Hilary Podgers, a senior media and information student at MSU, participated in a six month Environmental Studies and Agriculture program in Dublin, Ireland.

Podgers said she truly did benefit from her experience as she too met a number of people from different countries while on her trip.

Both Carroll and Podgers expand on how they have now benefited from studying abroad with MSU.