![Kelly Tauschek-Hill smiling in front of ruins in Italy.](https://files.wmich.edu/s3fs-public/styles/3_2/public/images/u823/2022/Kelly_0.jpg?h=4c8e1bf2&itok=6fgif4Z-)
Study Abroad Made Me Who I Am Today
After I returned home from my first study abroad trip, I got a 4.0 every single semester through graduate school. I truly believe my study abroad trip helped create the person who was capable of that. Studying abroad has always made me feel like I have an edge professionally and personally. As a therapist, it helps me understand and empathize with my clients on a different level.
![Raegan looks over a city in Italy.](https://files.wmich.edu/s3fs-public/styles/3_2/public/images/u823/2022/43220908_2119957768048553_5971744651734941696_n.jpg?h=b807ac93&itok=8pEuNxq3)
Study Abroad Sets Me Apart in Interviews
Studying abroad has sparked interest from my employers, and does prompt interview questions. I think studying abroad does set me apart in the competitive job market and during the interview, I discuss my learnings abroad and how I can apply them in my professional life to help me succeed in whatever role I'm applying for at the time.