STUDY ABROAD: POSSIBILI BUILDING GLOBAL EXPERIE I LISIMATUSARFIK HAS THROUGH THE YEARS EVOLVED INTO A UNIVERSITY WITH A STRONG INTERNATIONAL PROFILE. This benefits both our researchers and students, in that we offer a broad selection of possibilities to engage in global network and cooperation. One of the most worthwhile possibilities for our students is the option of spending a semester abroad as a natural part of their education. Through partnership agreements with universities and institutions all over the world, a plethora of doors opens providing students with both an international perspective, along with practical experiences and lifelong connections. FINANCIAL SUPPORT & SEMESTER ABROAD One of the unique advantages afforded to our students, unlike students in most countries, is the option of receiving financial support during a semester abroad. The Greenlandic Government offers financial support to students, who wish to undertake a semester or internship abroad. This support means that expenses are rarely a hinderance for our students, who wish to study or work abroad. This support makes it possible for more student to take advantage of the possibilities that are afforded globally - and to acquire international experiences. GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE & INTERNATIONAL NETWORK Studying abroad gives our students a unique opportunity to experience other cultures, understand global challenges and make international connections. Through our international partnerships with universities and research institutions, our students have the opportunity to work in some of the most dynamic and innovative environments in the world. This not only opens doors to academic and professional opportunities, but also to a global network that can have a significant impact both during and after our students’ education. ADVANTAGES OF A SEMESTER ABROAD PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT A semester abroad offers not only academic or professional advantages; it allows for the possibility for personal growth. Our students learn to navigate in new cultural circumstances, become more independent and develop skills such as adaptability, problem solving and intercultural communication - skills that are worthwhile both in and outside the labor 46 Shaping the Arctic
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