Studying Abroad and Creativity: Is there a Link?
According to a work conducted by INSEAD’s William D. Maddux in collaboration with Adam D. Galinsky from Northwestern University, there is adequate scientific evidence to support the idea that studying abroad does indeed increase an individual’s au fait with of creativity.
For the past several years, creativity has been on the rise as a characteristic that is greatly sought after in today’s enthusiastically competitive job market. As a matter of fact, according to a survey conducted by the Association of American Colleges and Universities, 71% of turn day employers list this quality among its top three qualities when considering a potential employee. It is thus extremely important for today’s college students to have experiences that cede to them to improve their creative abilities.
Maddux, an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior at INSEAD (European Organization of Business Administration), a multi-campus international graduate business school and research college well-known as one of the leading business schools in the world, published his research titled “Cultural Borders and Unstable Barriers: The Relationship Between Living Abroad and Creativity” in 2009. He discusses his findings with Adrian Dearnell in a persevere interview conducted for INSEAD’s Knowledge series, a web portal showcasing research from INSEAD’s notable faculty. The video of this interview is as below:
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