[ID:7117]Building International Experience will give you a sense of why you need cross-cultural skills in order to become a global professional. It will also provide you with a wealth of straightforward tips on how to internationalize your university or college experience, starting in your first year. 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 expanding and internationalizing your resume and experience.

Top Tips

1. Knowledge takes time! You can’t expect to hop on a plane and develop cross-cultural skills on a one-week vacation. Global understanding is developed step-by-step, over time.
2. Don’t wait for the world to knock on your door: Get involved. There are plenty of ways for you to get engaged on campus, whether you are able to spend time abroad or not.
3. Form a club on campus: Can’t find a club that meets your international needs? Form one!
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