Top Tips: Volunteer Abroad
Volunteering is one of the most popular go abroad experiences; and people do it for a variety of reasons: some want to have an adventure, while others are hell-bent on saving the world. Whatever your...
View ArticleJob Hunting During Your First International Internship
Boosting the career potential of your time abroad is all about perspective and confidence. Being bold, curious and prepared to grab hold of any opportunity that presents itself is what will set you...
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: Cover Letters for International Applications
Creating a good cover letter takes forethought. A clear, effective and persuasive cover letter can help you make a fantastic first impression with a potential employer. Here are a few key tips, drawn...
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 ArticleTop Tips: Go International with the Canadian Government
Students interested in international careers with governments in Canada can learn about relevant federal, provincial and territorial organizations, their responsibilities and the opportunities offered...
View ArticleCareer Tips After Your Time Abroad
Now you’ve been abroad, collected incredible experiences and built an array of invaluable international skills. You’ve learned about one or more different cultures, but you’ve also learned a lot about...
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...
View ArticleTop Tips: Selling Your International Skills
Knowing how to sell your international skills (no matter your experience level) allows you to maximize the career value of your cross-cultural experiences and put your best foot forward as you enter...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Building Memories in India
Ariana participated in the unique We Build service learning program, which allowed her to complete coursework while working on a house-building project in India. Her experience demonstrates the...
View ArticleTop Tips: Spousal Employment and Freelancing Abroad
Husbands, wives, fiancées and partners who are accompanying a loved one on a trip or work term abroad have a very unique type of international experience. Traveling abroad with a loved one can...
View ArticleThe Ideal International Profile
What does it take to stand out from the crowd? What are the skills that international employers look for in their applicants? And what can you do at home and abroad to create the ideal international...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: Host Hospitality in Morocco
Inspired by the international travels of his older sister, Sean knew he wanted to go somewhere exotic and totally foreign on his study abroad adventure. Going to Morocco – and living with a host family...
View ArticleTop Tips: United Nations & Other IGOs
Intergovernmental organizations are the largest international employers in the world, and building a career in the industry can be both rewarding and exciting. Here are a few key things that students...
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: 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 ArticleInterviewing for an International Job
What can you do to land your international dream job? Well, giving the perfect interview will certainly help! Standing out from the crowd in the interview process is easy once you know what your...
View ArticleStories From Abroad: A Cross-cultural Co-op in West Africa
By working for a microfinance organization in Ghana, May-Lynne was able to have a personally rewarding experience while building valuable professional credentials. May-Lynne’s inspiring story outlines...
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: 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...
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