Stories From Abroad: Across Europe in a Caravan!
Ever wanted to just hit the road with some friends, some camping gear and no GPS? Well, that's exactly what Joana did when she spent a month traveling with almost 30 friends and acquaintances from...
View ArticleTop Tips: The Effective Overseas Employee
What are the building blocks of a successful international career? Experience is certainly crucial, but so are certain core skills and personality traits. On the main MyWorldAbroad site, we go into...
View ArticleAn Overview of International Resumes
International resumes are different from domestic resumes. From your stated objective to your highlighted skills, when applying for an internationally oriented position, you should be sure to follow...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: A Travel Addict Teaches in Korea
Drew is a self-proclaimed globetrotter and travel addict. After spending time in Israel and studying abroad in Prague during his undegraduate degree, he caught the travel bug and hasn't looked back...
View ArticleTop Tips: Resources for the International Job Search
The Internet has opened up a whole new world for job searchers the world over. The variety of opportunities seems almost endless when you're first starting your research online. Here are a few...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Teaching and Learning in Tanzania
Jaqueline wanted to find a short-term service learning program in Africa that would allow her to work in the fields of health and nutrition. She found exactly what she was looking for in a nine-week...
View ArticleTop Tips: Volunteer Abroad
Volunteering is one of the most popular go abroad experiences; and people do it for a variety of reasons: some want to have an adventure, while others are hell-bent on saving the world. Whatever your...
View ArticleMarketing Your International Experience to Employers
If you have traveled or lived abroad, you have built a high-value skill set. You’ve improved your cross-cultural communication skills, become more adaptable, learned how to cope with challenges, and...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: A Year in Marvellous Mexico!
Heather spent a full academic year on exchange at the Tec de Monterrey campus in Guadalajara, with the goals of improving her Spanish and immersing herself in Mexican culture. Not only did she achieve...
View ArticleTop Tips: Cover Letters for International Applications
Creating a good cover letter takes forethought. A clear, effective and persuasive cover letter can help you make a fantastic first impression with a potential employer. Here are a few key tips, drawn...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Daring to Go Solo in Ireland
Jessica never expected that she would go abroad, but after choosing to attend university in her hometown, she wanted a change. Read her story to find out what she learned about herself and the world as...
View ArticleTop Tips: Go International with the Canadian Government
Students interested in international careers with governments in Canada can learn about relevant federal, provincial and territorial organizations, their responsibilities and the opportunities offered...
View ArticleTravel Smarts
Making the decision to go abroad is one of the most exciting and rewarding moments in a student or young professional's life. It's easy to get carried away by your motivation to go abroad as soon as...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Adaptation and Appreciation in Japan
Ashley spent three years teaching in Japan with the JET program. She went above and beyond to connect with the local culture by becoming involved in extra-curricular activities, and found her career...
View ArticleTop Tips: Selling Your International Skills
Knowing how to sell your international skills (no matter your experience level) allows you to maximize the career value of your cross-cultural experiences and put your best foot forward as you enter...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Getting Caffeinated in Bolivia
Tara was driven to volunteer in Bolivia by a desire to see the world, and a passion for helping others. While there, she learned about her host culture, but also built valuable career experience and...
View ArticleTop Tips: Spousal Employment and Freelancing Abroad
Husbands, wives, fiancées and partners who are accompanying a loved one on a trip or work term abroad have a very unique type of international experience. Traveling abroad with a loved one can...
View ArticleInternational Love Affairs & the Trailing Spouse
Countless couples have met while traveling. Those who travel are inspired, intellectually vibrant and they can often form connections easily. Cross-cultural personal relationships have their own...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Changing Course in China
Sometimes a journey abroad can be truly life-changing, as in the case of Anthony, who left a job as a computer technician in the US to go and teach in China. Ten years later, Anthony has built a career...
View ArticleTop Tips: United Nations & Other IGOs
Intergovernmental organizations are the largest international employers in the world, and building a career in the industry can be both rewarding and exciting. Here are a few key things that students...
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