Good reasons for a semester abroad

You will learn to cope in another country and culture.
You will improve your foreign language skills.
You will get to know your subject from a completely new perspective and acquire knowledge that your home university may not be able to provide.
You will see not only your subject, but also your home country from a different perspective.
You are more on your own than at home and gain flexibility, versatility and self-confidence.
You will gain social skills such as tolerance and intercultural understanding.
These qualities will give you decisive advantages for future employers, and are even a prerequisite for many jobs.
You will get to know people not only from your host country, but also from all over the world. This network sometimes lasts a lifetime.