Top Tips: Living Overseas
As soon as you decide to move abroad, you’ll need to start building up your knowledge base – both about your destination country and about what to expect when immersing yourself in a new culture. This...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: A Love Affair with Shanghai
A few years ago, Cindy left a job in Canada to travel to Shanghai for an internship with CRCC Asia. As an avid blogger and aspiring businesswoman, she threw herself into the internship experience, and...
View ArticleTop Tips: NGOs and International Development
A lot of students dream of a career in international development. But, what is the best way to prepare yourself for a successful career with an NGO or international development organization? We've...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Passionate about Panama!
As an undergrad, Mara passed up a chance to study abroad, feeling she wasn’t ready to travel. But when she was offered an opportunity to intern in Panama City as part of a post-graduate certificate in...
View Article10 Easy Ways for Students to Build International Skills!
In the new global economy, international skills are crucial for success in almost every field. And how are international skills built? Step-by-step, over time! This means that your first years in...
View ArticleTop Tips: Building International Skills
We are living in an increasingly globalized world, and your level of cross-cultural understanding can make or break your international career. Don’t wait until you have graduated before you think about...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Living for the Moment in Valencia
Omar opted to spend his study abroad semester in Valencia, Spain – a mid-sized city in which he could learn Spanish, soak up the culture and plan side trips to North Africa and other areas of Europe....
View ArticleTop Tips: Learn A Language
Having a second or third language greatly increases your appeal to international employers. Not only does it show that you are capable and adaptable, it also shows your commitment to cross-cultural...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: A Warm Welcome in Mexico!
By volunteering in a physical therapy clinic in Yucatan, Mexico, Mariah was able to build her professional resume while improving her Spanish language skills and experiencing the color and warmth of...
View Article24 Ways to Go International
Building real-world international experience is just plain life-changing: not only will you enrich your life and gain new perspective on yourself and the world, you’ll also open the door to countless...
View ArticleTop Tips: Intern Abroad
Landing an international internship can be a daunting prospect, but it will give your international career a major boost. In order to land the right internship and get the most out of it, you need to...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Making Contacts Count in the UK
Janna’s story showcases the value of being proactive when planning a trip abroad. It wasn’t until she tapped into her personal network of contacts that her working vacation in England began to take...
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 ArticleHow To Survive Your First International Internship
No internship – international or otherwise – is perfect. Succeeding in your first international internship is about maintaining good workplace habits and a high standard of professional output, but...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Getting Sporty in Switzerland
Rebecca combined valuable work experience with the excitement of travel by participating in a co-op program abroad. During her time in Switzerland, she worked as a mentor for 30 high school students,...
View ArticleTop Tips: Teaching English Abroad
Teaching English Abroad gives you all the basics about one of the most popular short-term professions abroad. You’ll learn who can teach, how to get hired and why it’s a great career move if you are...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Beyond the Call of Duty in Africa
After completing tours of duty as a reservist with the Canadian Armed Forces, Scott knew he wanted to become involved in community development work on the ground in Africa. Spending several months...
View ArticleTop Tips: International Law Careers
If law is your field, but you're committed to having an international career, Public International Law could be a good focus area for you.Read more about Top Tips: International Law CareersPublish a...
View ArticleHow to Apply for an Internship Without Ever Having Traveled Abroad
As someone who has never traveled abroad, how can you compete with hundreds (or possibly thousands) of other university students to land an international internship? The answer lies in having relevant...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: An Unforgettable Adventure in Nanjing
When Ashley decided that she wanted to have a real adventure abroad, she applied to study in China, where her positive attitude and passion for excitement helped her fully engage with the local...
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