Top 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 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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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 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: 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 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 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: 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 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...
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 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 ArticleTop Tips: Health Careers Abroad
The thought of hopping on a plane to help the sick and needy is thrilling and inspiring. But, working internationally in the health care field is not quite as simple as that. Read this section to get a...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Design and Dining in Korea
After having a fantastic first exchange experience on a short-term program in Japan, Mai See knew she wanted to head abroad again – this time for a longer study term. Although she was expecting to...
View ArticleTop 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: A Year of Feeling French
Laura spent a year in Lyon, France as part of a university exchange program. As a “self-proclaimed Francophile” she was eager to adapt to the French way of life and drink in all the that the city and...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Business and Pleasure in Australia
Alex is a business-minded student. He understands the value of having a global perspective in the workplace and chose to study in Australia not only for personal enrichment – but also to open potential...
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