The excitement of going abroad is something that starts long before you leave. A huge part of that thrill is when you surround yourself with people who have already had that experience. Those people will be the ones that will keep you motivated before you leave, that may open other opportunities to you while abroad [...]
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International Experience Explored Winning a Study Abroad Program in South Korea
Over the past several weeks, we have sat down with a Fulbright Scholar who researched micro-enterprises in Colombia, a young professional turned expat in Singapore, the adventures of a Cost-of-Living Surveyor and this week a student who studied abroad in South Korea while attending the University of Texas – McCombs School of Business. International experiences [...]
International Experiences Explored Adventures of a Cost-Of-Living Surveyor
Part of our journey into various international experiences is learning about the opportunities available outside of our everyday scope of familiarities. When I read this post on the Maiden Voyage website, I thought it was perfect for anyone looking to have an international job experience that is less than traditional. Read below to learn how [...]
Must Do Mondays – Go Abroad Now! Make Friends with the International Programs Office
Having dreams of studying or traveling abroad is great. Doing something about it and taking action is what separates dreamers from doers. This week while you are focused on studying for final exams, make an effort to go and visit the international programs office. Your mission this week is to become BF with the international [...]
International Job Hunting Resources – Where to Look Today
After our interview with James Norris, the young professional working in Singapore, we realized that having the right resources to find an international job is key. A great place to start your search is to utilize the international programs office at your university. If you don’t have access to that, use this starter list that [...]
Exploring International Experiences Part 2 Life of a Young Professional in Singapore
Moving overseas to work as a young professional may be the perfect way to accelerate your career or it may just be the perfect time where responsibilities are far and in between. Even if it seems as if your student loan debt is insurmountable, there are plenty of creative ways to budget and save for [...]
Quick & Dirty – How To Break Down an International Move
It’s official. You have the green light for your new international job assignment, volunteer position, study abroad or internship. As you’re jumping for joy, you suddenly realize that moving your whole life overseas seems like an enormously daunting task. When I moved to Europe for the first time, it felt overwhelming to transition my life, [...]
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