Top Tips: Travel Smarts
Although many young people assume that they can just hop on a plane and start their trip, being prepared to travel is absolutely crucial. Preparation will save you time and money abroad. Travel Smarts...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Learning to Go with the Flow in France
Daniel was a successful undergraduate candidate looking for ways to maximize the career potential of his time as a student. By throwing himself head-first into the study abroad experience, he built up...
View ArticleTop Tips: The Ideal International Profile & Your Career Path
What skills do international employers expect you to have? What can you expect from your international career? What jobs are going to be available to you after you graduate? What qualities should you...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: A Spring Semester in London
Going abroad is an excellent way to test your independence! Ashley decided to study in London to do just that. Over the course of her time in London, she met new people, saw new sights and had...
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 ArticleTop Tips: Go International with the Canadian Government
With more than 1.6 million civilian employees, the US Government is the largest employer in the country. There are many ways to build internationally-oriented careers within the governmental system;...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: An American Freshman in London
Kimberly overcame fears of homesickness and culture shock to spend a month studying abroad in London, England. While studying, she made plenty of friends, learned about British culture and “London...
View ArticleTop Tips: Working Vacations
To most people, the term “working vacation” simply means traveling while taking low-skilled jobs to pay their way. This is a great way of getting around, but here at MyWorldAbroad, we also promote...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Soaking Up Japanese Culture
Mitchell fell in love with Japanese culture before he even booked his plane ticket! His study abroad experience was a chance for him to experience day-to-day life in Japan first-hand, and to connect...
View ArticleThe Four Parts to Building 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: Myths & Realities About Living Abroad
Are you seeing your potential life abroad through rose-colored glasses? Thinking realistically about your upcoming adventure will help you enjoy and appreciate your time overseas even more, and can...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Study and Adventure in New Zealand
Hearing about her classmates’ international adventures made Lacy realize that she wanted to study abroad. She wanted to give her resume a competitive edge, but also have a few exciting adventures – and...
View ArticleTop Tips: Social Media for Career Success
In recent years, the communication landscape has changed drastically. Information and opportunities from around the world are now accessible from almost any household or dorm room, and this fact has...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Fun and Friends in the Netherlands
Being able to fully immerse herself in a foreign culture while still earning university credit was Theresa’s motivation for exploring her study abroad options. While spending a semester at an applied...
View ArticleYour International IQ
People who have traveled and lived abroad are different from those who have not. By engaging with foreign cultures, you’ll gain a unique perspective on culture and communication – and you’ll build...
View ArticleTop Tips: Engineering Career Abroad
If you're an engineering student or recent graduate, you need to know what your options are and how to go about achieving success in the international field. What skills do you need? What are your...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Giving in Guatemala
Do you have an interest in international development? So does Salina! She spent her time as a volunteer in Guatemala immersing herself totally in the local culture and traditions – from food to dance...
View ArticleTop Tips: International Resumes
There are important differences between an international resume and a domestic one. An international resume requires you to demonstrate on paper that you have the required overseas skills and...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: A Canadian Globe-trotter Visits the US
Erin is a Canadian student with a penchant for globetrotting. So far in her university career, she’s gone on exchange to both Australia and the US. Erin maximized her time on exchange by volunteering,...
View ArticleRe-entry Shock
So you’ve been abroad and now it’s time to head home to your normal life. You’ve had a life-altering experience, made new friends and learned so much about yourself and the world. Though you may be...
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