Top 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: One Summer, Two Internships!
It takes determination and dedication to complete two international internships in a single summer – but JJ did just that by being well-researched, proactive and confident. Find out how this library...
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 ArticleDebunking the Myths About How Young Professionals Find International Jobs
There are multiple prevailing myths about how students and young professionals find international jobs and start building global careers. Could you be planning your international future based on these...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Into The Wild in Alaska
As an environment and resource management major, Suzanne wanted to enrich her undergraduate experience by studying some of the issues covered in her course work first-hand. So she applied to...
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: Getting in Sync in Nairobi
Elisabeth knew that she wanted to use her undergraduate co-op placement to learn about international workplace culture in a developing nation. While working as a project officer in the nursing services...
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: 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: Springtime in Spain
Inspired by a passionate Spanish teacher, Ashley always knew she wanted to spend time in Spain. Click the link below to learn about her integration into Spanish culture, her bond with her homestay...
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: Out and About in Paris
With university majors in international studies and French, it was an obvious choice for Heather to spend some time in Paris. With an eye to making the most of the opportunity to improve her French...
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: 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: Ten Years Teaching in Seoul
Talk about full-blown cross-cultural immersion! A one-year teaching job in Gwangju turned into a ten-year, life-changing experience for Gary. According to Gary, a positive outlook makes a world of...
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: Kids and Culture in Korea
When Tara was approached by a South Korean recruiter, she knew the offer of a teaching position was too good to pass up. She spent a full year in Yeosu, getting to know her coworkers and students – and...
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: 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: Encountering Cultures Across Europe
Amy traveled some serious distances as part of her multi-month backpacking adventure. From London to Venice to Prague and beyond, she made the most of her time and money. Read her story to find out...
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