Based on studies living abroad have many great benefits. Among other things it can enhance creativity, reduce intergroup bias as well as promote career success. In this HBR article the focus was on the psychological effects of international experiences – especially “self concept clarity” witch has several good benefits such as psychological well-being, the ability to cope with stress and job performance. As summarised in the beginning of the article: “In six studies with 1,874 participants, they found that living abroad leads to greater self-concept clarity — which can lead to clearer career decisions — and what matters is depth rather than breadth of living abroad experiences.” It’s highly recommended to read this interesting article “How Living Abroad Helps You Develop a Clearer Sense of Self“.
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