I have never been abroad. What is the hardest part?

Hi Chantal,

This is a great question, but the answer really depends on your personal profile. Are you able to be adventurous and a little bit flexible? Do you have a good sense of humor and know how to cheer yourself up when things are tough?

The hardest part about going abroad is staying adaptable, self-reliant, open-minded and prepared for surprises. For you personally, the hardest part might be that you can’t get your favorite food from the grocery store, or it might be the fact that you are many miles from your family members, or it might be that you have trouble learning and pronouncing your new host language. There are always small difficulties when heading abroad, but the personal and professional outcomes are worth your efforts!

Don’t worry about the fact that you haven’t gone abroad yet. It’s never too late to start building your international profile. We know plenty of people who head abroad for the first time at your age, get hooked and build international careers for themselves. Anything is possible! Check out the links below (for registered users) for some more advice:

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Good luck with your first adventure!

Jean-Marc