Diversity is a differential value that is also trained

More and more companies are highlighting respect for diversity in their corporate identity. This means that companies are looking for professionals who not only share their values, but who can also adapt to the changes and new needs of a world that is more connected than ever.

However, to become the kind of professional sought after by leading companies that share a respect for diversity, you have to understand that it is not something innate, but a value that must be trained. 

Why is diversity in the classroom important?
 

Educational institutions must be the starting point to train professionals capable of leading great changes in a work environment that promotes inclusion and diversity. 
 

At Schiller International University, we know that respect for diversity must be a fundamental part of higher education. And that's why we encourage and introduce it into our classrooms as an essential part of all our programs. This includes studying in a diverse and inclusive classroom that allows you to recognize, learn, and share the differences that exist among everyone.  

The Power of Diversity: making a difference to employers 

The labor market and individual companies are becoming increasingly globalized. Cultural, identity, ideological, linguistic, and gender diversity (among others) are increasingly being embraced, and borders are ceasing to exist. 
 

More and more companies are committed to promoting diversity and are guided by UNESCO's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). That's why companies are looking for professionals who are capable not only of understanding these goals but also of respecting them and putting them into practice. For this reason, in today's job market, companies thrive on professionals with soft skills that add great value to their vision of the future. Some of these skills include:

• Innovation: Having different experiences and different points of view will increase your creativity to the maximum! 
• Flexibility: Trying to manage and respect diversity will allow you to adapt to many possible scenarios in any professional challenge.
• Empathy: Respecting everyone's differences and understanding differences as an added value to the team. 
• Communication: Knowing about other people's identities and cultures is crucial to having assertive and empathic communication with all members of the team. 

But then, how does one train their respect for diversity? 

At Schiller International University, we prove that motivating you to live thousands of multicultural experiences is undoubtedly a great way for you to become a true Smart Global Professional.

This is how we advise and accompany you in training your diversity perspective:  

• Studying in a multicultural classroom. Sharing daily life with classmates from other cultures will make you more flexible, open-minded, and resilient.
• Listening to the experiences of each of your classmates. Everyone has a lot to contribute! 
• Ask, ask, and keep asking. Make the most of the knowledge of others.
• Do your internship in a leading and diverse company.
• Travel, and have international experiences on other campuses. Getting to know other cultures and societies will broaden your perspective of the world. 

At Schiller International University, we want to motivate you to be a sought-after professional, not only for your knowledge but also for your values. A professional profile with a diverse perspective is undoubtedly a great asset, and this is your opportunity to become a desirable candidate for any leading company with a vision for the future!