Quick Guides for the Go Abroad Cycle (Before, During & After)

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EXPLORING
GO ABROAD OPTIONS

EXPLORING GO ABROAD OPTIONS

Funding Hacks: Going Abroad No Matter Your Budget You CAN go abroad!
10 Easy Ways for First-year Students to Build International Skills International skills have huge value!
24 Ways to Help You Go International Expand your horizons!
Study Abroad for a Great Education Build skills, perspective & confidence!
Researching Internationally Focused Degrees in the US, Canada and Worldwide Immerse yourself in culture. Study abroad!
The International School Year Check List Stay on top of your goals month by month!

THE GO ABROAD APPLICATION PROCESS

The Go Abroad Application Process Get organized to get ahead!
How to Apply for an International Internship Without Ever Having Traveled Abroad No experience? No problem!
How to Research & Choose an Organization Be the best you can be!

PRE-DEPARTURE

PRE-DEPARTURE TRAVEL ADVICE

Travel Smarts Are you a street-wise traveler?
Women's Safety Abroad Be outgoing. Be bold. Go abroad!

PRE-DEPARTURE CROSS-CULTURAL ADVICE

Becoming a Culture Wiz Your journey to cross-cultural competence starts here!
Your International IQ Get ahead with a global mindset!
Understanding Culture Shock Get ready for your adventure abroad!
Common Challenges for North Americans Abroad Become a global ambassador!
The North American Identity in the International Workplace Get to know your own culture!
Non-verbal Communication Recognize non-verbal signals around the world!
Everyday Skills for Succeeding Abroad Self-knowledge is power!
ACTIVITY: Pre-departure Ideas Checklist Prepare yourself for your international experience!

PRE-DEPARTURE CAREER ADVICE

The Four Parts to Acquiring Global Career Skills Are you ready for the challenge?
The Ideal International Profile Be an outstanding candidate!
The Culture Spectrum Cross-cultural adaptation starts here!
Career-boosting Strategies While Studying Abroad Think strategically while abroad!
Career Tips Before You Travel Abroad Rise to the challenge!
Teaching English Overseas: A Stepping Stone to International Careers Jump-start your global career!
Language Learning and International Careers Communicate across cultures!
Why You Need International Skills Learn the value of all things global!

WHILE ABROAD

WHILE ABROAD CROSS-CULTURAL ADVICE

How to Be an Ethical International Volunteer Be the best you can be!
Personal Relatonships While Abroad Make connections while abroad!
SELF-EVALUATIONS: Think Analytically About Going Abroad Ask yourself the right questions!

WHILE ABROAD CAREER ADVICE

How to Survive Your First International Internship Make an impression abroad!
The Culture Spectrum in Action Explore behavior patterns around the world.
Non-verbal Communication in Action Observe, interpret and use non-verbal signals around the world!
Job Hunting During Your International Internship Set your sights on career success!
Career Tips During Your Travels Abroad Do what it takes!
Career-boosting Strategies for International Students Studying in North America Maximize your time in North America!

RE-ENTRY

RE-ENTRY ADVICE

Preparing for Re-entry Shock Succeed with cross-cultural essentials!
SELF-EVALUATIONS: Think Analytically About Going Abroad Ask yourself the right questions!

RE-ENTRY CAREER ADVICE

The Ideal International Profile Be an outstanding candidate!
Who Are You? What Are Your Skills? Your skill package is unique!
Debunking the Myths: The Real Deal on International Work International job search essentials! (ESSENTIAL READING)
Career Tips After Your Time Abroad Turn your experience into success!
LinkedIn: Creating A Standout Student Profile Stand out from the crowd!
Social Media for Career Success Don’t just scroll – go for gold
Your International IQ Get ahead with a global mindset!
An Inventory of Cross-cultural Skills Articulate your skills!
Marketing Your International Experience to Employers Speak confidently about your skills!
Selling Your International Skills With an Elevator Pitch Quick! Describe your professional self!
An Overview of International Resumes Win the day with your resume!
International Resumes Are Different Show recruiters your best self!
Interviewing for an International Job Articulate your goals!
International Careers, Love Affairs and the Trailing Spouse When you go abroad, your life goes with you!
Spousal Employment and Freelancing Abroad Will you become a digital nomad?

Start here no matter what your level of experience.

Uncover the skills you need to navigate across cultures.

Get practical about going abroad. Plan, prepare and start making your goals reality.

Ready to make the most of your international experience? Here’s how!

Build a standout resume and learn the art of selling your skills.

Planning your global future? Explore top international careers to get inspired.

Quick Guides for the Go Abroad Cycle (Before, During & After)

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