700 Reasons: Reason #674

Reason: 674: Students are required {during the year abroad as part of a languages degree programme} to develop extensive problem-solving skills and to draw on personal resources. In surviving this process, students tend to develop enhanced confidence in their ability to survive difficulties and to be more willing to take risks
Reference:: Johnston, B., Myles, F., Mitchell, R., Ford, P. (2004) The Year Abroad: A Critical Moment. (Paper presented at Navigating the New Landscape for Languages, LLAS and CILT Conference, SOAS, University of London, 30 June - 1 July, 2004)
Related Keywords:: HE (Higher Education sector), Key skills, Personal and social development, Problem solving, Residence abroad

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