Please note that due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, many institutions have suspended on-campus instruction and are holding classes online until further notice. Due to increased travel restrictions, reduced visa services and public health quarantines, study abroad options may be affected. ApplyESL recommends contacting your program of interest and local embassy or consulate to obtain the latest updates.

5 Steps to Study Abroad Success

Step 1 Research

What is ESL?

Why Study Abroad?

Invaluable International Experience
When studying abroad, actually living in an English-speaking country and participating in that country's native culture, students can greatly improve language skills in a comparatively shorter period of time. Learning through real-life experiences is the most efficient and fun way to gain familiarity with the English language and the culture of the host country.

Personal Development
While studying abroad, you will be faced with many different challenges that will require you to be resourceful and creative in finding solutions. The result of facing and overcoming such challenges is an increase in self-confidence and maturation. Also, when adapting to life in a foreign country you will develop a sense of flexibility in coping with complex situations.

Career Path
The need for individuals who can communicate effectively with people of different nations and cultures is greatly increasing. While living in a foreign country, you will have the opportunity to obtain these communication skills. In a global world, the communication and personal skills developed while studying abroad will have merit when used in combination with other professional skills in your future career path.