Benefits of International Startup Pairing Programme

EDUCATIONAL

• International learning exposure propels students towards acceptance and understanding of an array of different cultural and community perspectives.

• Improves language ability achieved through practical immersion.

• Awareness and adoption of alternative, multi-faceted approaches to learning.

• Improves analytical and problem solving skills.

• Enhanced interest in global issues as well as a broader general knowledge.

PERSONAL

• Self-development and awareness leading to enhanced self-confidence and self-esteem.

• Maturity and social poise, fuelled by the necessity to confront challenges outside a familiar support network and comfort zone.

• Integration into different cultures as well as the development of life-long friendships, fostering an appreciation of diversity and acceptance.

• A tremendous sense of accomplishment upon completion encourages students to develop independent opinions, make informed decisions and strive to attain fresh goals.

LONG-TERM

• Students who go on to tertiary studies find themselves more comfortable in ‘foreign’ environments.

• Prospective employers in almost every field look favorably upon experience gained, knowledge obtained working with different cultures and environments.

• Increased pressure to communicate and relate to others develops an awareness of group dynamics and personal sensitivity towards others.

• Successful program completion represents an excellent measure of personal flexibility, encompassing an ability to reach compromise, focus and succeed through challenging times