SPI Study Abroad Announces Exciting Global Leadership Component to Its 2015 Progra

Nov. 18, 2014 - PRLog -- Austin, Texas (November 18, 2014) – SPI Study Abroad, a leading provider of top-quality summer language immersion programs for high school students, is proud to announce an exciting global leadership component to its programs.

According to the Diplomatic Courier, “The need for cultivating global leaders whose vision extends beyond the beltway, and indeed, the country, has never been greater than it is today.” High school and college graduates are becoming more and more expected to possess a strong sense of global consciousness, as well as excellent intercultural communication skills. Thus, with the addition of its global leadership component, SPI Study Abroad will give students the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to take on today’s globalized world.

Specific leadership curriculum details will vary depending on each program, but the main components will center on team-building activities, engaging group discussions, worthwhile community service projects, and culturally-enriching excursions – all of which will be rooted within the specific foreign cultural context and language of each program.

When asked about the importance of global leadership in SPI’s high school study abroad programs, Jeremy Goodwin, Executive Director of SPI Study Abroad, stated, “It is our absolute priority to ensure that our students develop a deep global perspective and strong leadership skillset that will give them a huge advantage in their future endeavors.”

For more information about SPI, and for 2015 summer program details, please visit www.spiabroad.com.

About SPI Study Abroad

Since its inception in 1996, SPIStudy Abroad has been offering high-quality Spanish, French, Mandarin and Italian language and cultural immersion programs exclusively for high school students.