A COIL project is unique due to its focus on collaboration, intercultural engagement, and global problem-solving. Learn more about the various benefits of COIL below:

Academic Benefits:
- Increased digital literacy skills due to working in virtual teams
- Advanced project management skills that maximize team efficiency and project effectiveness
Intercultural Benefits:
- Advanced communication skills due to working with international students
- High cultural intelligence
- Advanced cross-border negotiation skills
- Increased global netiquette skillset
- Ability to productively navigate international time differences to increase productivity and collaboration efforts
Professional Benefits:
- Developed skills related to openness, curiosity, and non-judgement
- Increased ability to adapt to unexpected situations and language and/or cultural barriers
- Demonstration of ability to engage in innovative projects
- Enhanced ability to work efficiently and effectively within diverse virtual settings, which is particularly valuable given the momentum virtual/remote work trends have recently gained
Bonus Benefit: You can add the skills gained from engaging in a COIL project to your resume. You can also refer to your experience engaging in a COIL project during professional interviews.