Successful comedian credits her study abroad Semester-at-Sea experience for her career success.
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International experience a requirement to move up in tech jobs in the U.S.
International, Education: You need international experience to succeed in tech – Coldstreams 80% of Master’s degree students in computer science at U.S. universities are foreign born, and a similar percentage…
Continue readingEducation: High School “Student Travel” programs
Another public school that offers travel programs for language students, to provide immersive language practice.
Continue readingStudy abroad: American study abroad students often view their study program as a holiday
American students may tend to view their study abroad program as a “holiday” experience while non-U.S. students view their study abroad program as important career development and potential for immigration access.
Continue readingHow to build an internationalized campus | Study Abroad
“Our goal is to be an internationalized campus, where having a global lens is part of who we are,” says Professor Katy Crossley-Frolick, director of the center. “We want to…
Continue readingEducation: Competing in a global world requires global skills
For the United States to compete in a globally connected world, we must be globally connected. The benefits of studying abroad range from personal growth to business acumen. Data show…
Continue readingU.S. State Department web site on all things study abroad
Check it out – much info: Why Study Abroad? | USA StudyAbroad (state.gov)
Continue readingGlobal: How the elite obtain global skills
The Deerfield Academy is an elite, private school program in Massachussets. Students have the opportunity to pursue travel abroad programs – in fact, an extensive list of programs and destinations…
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Education: Global Engagement | Gonzaga University
If you are in college now – undergrad or grad – and are not looking at ways to develop international experience, your career will likely suffer. Look for ways to get those global skills.
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