Home to one of the fastest-growing economies in the European Union, Lithuania offers lower living costs than many Western European countries, and its people are some of the most bilingual and well-educated in Europe. A number of international technology, food, and pharmaceutical firms have offices in the country, including the Barclays Technology Centre, GlaxoSmithKline, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Kraft Foods making it a convenient option for students with numerous opportunities internships opportunities and job placements.