Let International Education Jump-Start Your Career
Want an edge in the job market? Considering a career abroad? Study abroad.
Whether you’re set on a profession or still exploring careers, find success with these common program options:
•Research project
•Internship work
•Field research
•Teaching opportunity
•Service project
You won’t need to go it alone. Faculty, advisors, and mentors can help you get the most out of your experience. Get guidance on workplace environments, program placements, portfolios, and more. Study abroad gives you the experience and skills employers want—leadership, creative thinking, foreign languages, and teamwork with people from different backgrounds.
Students see the difference:
89%
say
study abroad
87%
say study abroad helped them develop problem-solving skills
94%
say study abroad
increased their
90%
say study abroad developed their interpersonal skills
94%
say study abroad increased
their ability to adapt to changing situationsSource: Gaining an Employee Edge: The Impact of Study Abroad on 21st Century Skills & Career Prospects in the United States, Institute of International Education
Source: Gaining an Employee Edge: The Impact of Study Abroad on 21st Century Skills & Career Prospects in the United States, Institute of International Education
From
The Californian Abroad:
5 STEPS TO ADD AN INTERNSHIP
TO YOUR EXPERIENCE
TO YOUR EXPERIENCE
Get the most out of study abroad by adding hands-on work experience.
Working in a professional setting in another country is eye-opening in terms of being able to explore different environments and how they function. I now have some background interacting and communicating with professionals in another country and language. I am inspired to pursue opportunities that involve working with the language learning process and I am looking forward to applying this direction to my career path.
Alison Roper • UC Santa Barbara • France
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