Stories From Abroad: A Bulgarian in England
Beloslava traveled from East to West (the opposite direction from most of our Stories from Abroad contributors), from her home in Bulgaria to England. Working on a farm allowed her to make some pocket...
View ArticleTop Tips: Job Hunting When You Return From Abroad
Job Hunting When You Return is a short section describing how to sell yourself to employers after you return from time abroad. If you have spent time working abroad, you may not know how to describe...
View ArticleNorth American Identity in the International Workplace
Being able to describe other cultures is a key component of an International IQ. What you might not realize is that it’s equally important to be able to describe and analyze your own culture...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Learning the Local Ways of Addis Ababa
Celine’s reasons for traveling to Ethiopia were two-fold. Firstly, she knew that media outlets in her home country weren’t telling the whole story about life in Africa, and she wanted to experience it...
View ArticleTop Tips: Women Overseas
Although the Western world is hinged on a culture of equality between the sexes, some other regions approach the issue from a different angle. It's still important to consider gender issues when...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Fast Friendship in Korea
"Reading a book can only tell you so much," says Chee. "To truly undestand some things you must experience them first-hand." During his undergrad degre, Chee took his own advice and went abroad to...
View ArticleTop Tips: The 50+ Worker Abroad
There are so many benefits to expanding your cultural horizons later in life, and there are many more opportunities than you might think. If you haven't considered heading abroad in your pre-retirement...
View ArticleSpousal Employment and Freelancing Abroad
There may come a time when you decide to go abroad with a romantic partner or spouse, or when you decide to go and freelance abroad, without a fixed plan or contract. Perhaps your partner has received...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Getting Settled in Seoul
Sarah already had some international teaching experience in Europe under her belt, but wanted to take things a step further by living and working somewhere completely different. Traveling with her...
View ArticleTop Tips: Interviewing for an International Job
The process of landing an international position is different from the domestic hiring process. Interviewing For An International Job is a section on the main MyWorldAbroad site that explains what to...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: People, Places and Passionate Volunteering in Peru
Nichole volunteered in a community hospital and children’s clinic in Cusco, Peru as part of a language study program with AmeriSpan. While working as a nurse’s assistant, Nichole experienced a...
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: Study Abroad
When you're young, studying abroad is the quickest, easiest route to building a strong International IQ. A year or semester abroad can be absolutely life-changing. Need we say more? Here are a few tips...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Becoming Independent in India
Taking a short-term volunteer trip to India changed Katie’s perspective on education, cross-cultural engagement and the norms of her home country. Her account of the trip demonstrates the value in...
View ArticleTop Tips: Teaching Abroad
Teaching abroad is one of the most popular ways to start or build an international career. This section provides advice for every step of the way, including words directly from expats who have spent...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Architectural Adventures in Australia
Steph, an architecture student, spent a semester abroad immersing herself in the culture (and the architectural traditions) of Australia. Her story is an inspiring one, highlighting the possibility of...
View ArticleThe Four Parts to Acquiring Global Career Skills
So you want to build an international career? The global workforce is competitive, no matter your field of expertise, but there are four key phases that will allow you to build the global career skills...
View ArticleTop Tips: The North American Identity in Context
It’s easy to assume that your own culture is “right” or “better” than others. But when you're traveling abroad or trying to develop your International IQ, it's important to see your North American...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Adventure in the Alps
Combining valuable work experience with international travel and stunning natural beauty? What could be better?! Amy spent four months in a small town in the Swiss Alps coordinating events and...
View ArticleTop Tips: Contacting Employers Directly
In this age of email and texting, getting on the phone or making personal contact with a potential employer can make a big impact. When making contact, though, how you conduct yourself over the phone...
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