Going Places By: Stephanie Miller

Traveling Abroad Before Your Career

Done it

24%

Considering it

6%

Do not plan on

it

46%

Plan on it

24%

Employers want it because:

• Bilingualism is an asset to a company

• Those who’ve traveled usually have highly

valued characteristics such as initiative,

resourcefulness and maturity

• Those who’ve traveled are a good bet to

send back for company business

College students should travel

because:

• Helps you learn a new language

• Helps increase employability

• Helps you meet new people

• You have access to discounts

Paris 3* Hotel $1500

Round-Trip $1235

Plane Tickets

Food $225

($22.50/meal)

Activities $300

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Total: $3260

3* Hotel $418

Round-Trip $950

Plane Tickets

Food $200

($20/meal)

Activities $300

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Total: $1668

That’s a savings of:

$1592

Rome 3* Hotel $935

Round-Trip $1300

Plane Ticket

Food $200

($20/meal)

Activities $300

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Total: $2735

3* Hotel $495

Round-Trip $725

Plane Tickets

Food $150

($15/meal)

Activities $300

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Total: $1670

That’s a savings of:

$1065

Mexico- Cruise 4* Cruise $1259

(Suite)

Food $280

($20/meal)

Activities $300

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Total: $1839

4* Cruise $600

(Ocean View)

Food $280

($20/meal)

Activities $250

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Total: $1130

That’s a savings of:

$709