Analysis: All Quiet On The Western Front

Going Global

As a graduating senior, I am faced with the ever-daunting question of what I want to do after college. In the past, it was significantly easier to get a job without a college education.

However, as the value of a college education became more evident, more and more people started to attend college. Eventually, a college education became a necessity to compete in the job market. However, as more people began attending college, the less impressive a college education became. Today, college graduates must find a way to “stand out” in the global workforce. They must learn how to think outside of the box and seek out unique experiences and opportunities that will make them strong and exceptional competitors. In my opinion, in

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In a world with 195 countries almost completely connected through technological channels, the term “global workforce” has never been more important for college students to understand. The ability to work across cultures is the future of the job market. In Erich

Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front, Remarque notably quotes, “for us lads of eighteen they ought to have been mediators and guides to the world of maturity, the world of work, of duty, of culture, or progress—to the future” (Remarque, 1958/2010, pp.12). I believe Remarque perfectly articulates the important role young adults play in the global world. Young adults are the future. However, in an age of rapid progress and instant communication, the future is also

global. Therefore, there has never been a more pressing need for young adults to understand the international world. Studying abroad is a unique opportunity given to young adults, especially college students, to expand their knowledge and understanding of the world around them in pursuit of progress. These young adults are the future of the global workforce.

One of the principal reasons as to why college students should be traveling and

Studying abroad is a transformative experiential learning opportunity that gives students the chance to experience different and new cultures that will ultimately stimulate open-mindedness and tolerance. This tolerance is a necessary skill to possess in today’s global workforce because it promotes efficient and effective communication and promotes international cooperation.

In her lecture, Dr. Stephanie Ferguson (2017) discussed successful global communication and further emphasized the importance of learning languages in the modern world. With instant global communication at our fingertips, it has never been more important for people to facilitate effective communication. Being proficient in a foreign language is a skill that many employers in today’s global workforce seek. Learning to communicate in a foreign language greatly advances networking and communication skills. Many study abroad opportunities provide for an immersive language educational program, allowing students to live and learn in a vastly different environment. According to Dr. Grant Azdell (2017), adaptability is among the most important qualities a college student can possess. The modern global workforce is continuously challenging