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How Interning Abroad Gave Me Clarity on My Career Path
My biggest qualm about studying abroad was leaving in the middle of the summer, cutting short any potential resume-building activities. The school year in Australia starts in early August, meaning I had to leave home in July. As I predicted, I wasn’t able to get any meaningful work during my truncated summer. However, the University…
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Study Abroad in the Czech Republic
Where Medieval Charm Meets Modern Innovation. Czech Republic offers a unique study abroad experience, from Gothic cathedrals and fairytale castles to vibrant neighborhoods and lively cafés. In Prague, you’ll find a city that preserves tradition, while embracing and blending new ideas and cultures. With access to universities and curricula that address growing fields such as…
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Feelin’ the Aussie Love
Night is always my reflection and thinking time. And as I sit at Darling Harbor surrounded by my IFSA crew and beautiful scenery I think back on the month that flew by. And though this is unfair to say to my home, I have fallen madly in love with this country. Or at least Sydney.…
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Life-Long Skills: The Professional Benefits of Studying Abroad
There are countless reasons to study abroad from academic development to cultural immersion to personal growth. Another is developing pre-professional skills. Many students, however, assume studying abroad and being out the country will hurt their chances for a summer internship or job. That might not be the case. Myth: You will miss out on the…
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Applying Your Experience Abroad to Your Career
If you’ve studied abroad before, chances are you would have attended a re-entry meeting at the conclusion of your program or possibly one back home. Something that will come up during this phase of your study abroad experience will be how to look forward towards your career.How can one successfully continue to build on the…
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Building a Network Outside the Classroom: Interning Abroad
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work abroad? Many students are interested in the concept of working in a foreign country, but might be uneasy about the idea, as they have never had exposure to a foreign office environment. Well, IFSA students studying in Shanghai have the best of both worlds- they are not…
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Study Abroad Highlights from Shanghai
After studying in Beijing last summer, I knew I wanted to return for a full semester abroad in China. Still, I worried that the experience might not live up to last summer. Did I enjoy living in China or was it friends who made it special? Would I be able to form connections as deep…
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IFSA Summer in Rome
See what defines the Mediterranean lifestyle as you explore Italy’s capital city, brimming with culinary treats, unforgettable museums, and haunting ruins. With treasures that attract throngs of visitors, Rome is an ideal place to explore eco-friendly, culturally sensitive practices with an eye toward preservation and sustainability. Rome is also the perfect setting to understand and…
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Interning with Parliament – A Digital Story
“This internship made me want to be more engaged with the community that I was living in. This completely changed and enhanced the trajectory of my time in Scotland.”Madeline had the opportunity to participate in an internship at Parliament, inspiring her to explore the parts of Scotland many political members were passionate about. https://youtu.be/-PHm6XvwM0E Madeline…
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Study Abroad: The Neon Light on a Resume
Think Ahead to Create Opportunities to Enhance Resume Before leaving for Australia, I had a list full of items that I needed to pack, important papers I could not forget, and a bucket list full of activities that I HAD to do when arriving in the Gold Coast. I knew I wanted to see a…
