“Travel is the best education” is a commonly rehearsed saying that effaces the value differences between diverse types of global experiences. \u00a0Regardless of the nature of global learning, our interactions with locals, and the thoughtfulness with which we plan ahead, we are led to expect results. \u00a0The underlying assumption would suggest\u00a0that travelling internationally\u00a0accrues benefits without requiring us to practice the critical\u00a0thinking with which we approach other educational experiences. \u00a0We substitute\u00a0travel itself for purposeful reflection.<\/p>\n
In truth, a number of factors can lower your cultural intelligence<\/a>, including stepping into a cross-cultural situation without planning ahead.<\/p>\n We would like to argue that global experiences do not provide educational benefits\u00a0without thoughtful reflection that connects them to career competencies.<\/p>\n Of 1000 alumni surveyed by\u00a0IES Abroad<\/a>, 84% concurred “that studying abroad helped them build job skills.” \u00a0Additionally, three quarters of IES alumni in a 50-year IES survey<\/a> agreed\u00a0that their study abroad program developed skills that later shaped the direction of their careers.<\/p>\n Results from Europe confirm these findings. In the 2016\u00a0Erasmus Impact Study<\/a> of 71,000 European students who studied abroad, 94% reported an improved ability to adapt to and act in new situations as well as improved communication skills.<\/p>\n AIFS Study Abroad<\/a> suggests that 50% or more of learning may occur outside\u00a0<\/em>the classroom during study abroad. \u00a0If you have studied abroad, think about how you changed over the course of the experience. \u00a0If you are just considering a global learning experience, ask alumni\u00a0about how study abroad relates to their current occupation.<\/p>\n If you are unsure about what to expect from study abroad,\u00a0read this list of outcomes<\/a>\u00a0and highlight the top 10 that apply most closely to you.<\/p>\n Articulate the results of your study abroad experience in ways that potential employers will value. Remember that list of outcomes? \u00a0Of the ten you highlighted, circle the three most significant. \u00a0Then, translate them onto your resum\u00e9.<\/p>\n Chances are there is a story behind each bullet point you have chosen. \u00a0Did you develop a sense of confidence through traveling to new countries? \u00a0That means you’ve developed the skill of adapting to diverse environments. \u00a0Did you have a travel emergency and sleep in a train station overnight? \u00a0Cite that as evidence of your resilience and calm in uncertain circumstances. \u00a0Did you interview a local in a coffee shop\u00a0as a source for a history paper? \u00a0You’ve applied a\u00a0creative solution to an ambiguous problem.<\/p>\n “Study abroad” conjures a different mental image for many people. \u00a0The person interviewing you may think you have spent a semester on the beach in Spain or skiing in Switzerland rather than studying. \u00a0Frame the experience in vocabulary that appeals to prospective employers. \u00a0Prove your experiences bring value to the company. \u00a0Be ready to respond to the question, “tell me about yourself” in a way that sets you apart.<\/p>\n With the\u00a0outcomes you’ve just identified, prepare a 60-second elevator pitch<\/a> that you can bring into an interview.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" “Travel is the best education” is a commonly rehearsed saying that effaces the value differences between diverse types of global experiences. \u00a0Regardless of the nature of global learning, our interactions with locals, and the thoughtfulness with which we plan ahead, we are led to expect results. \u00a0The underlying assumption would suggest\u00a0that travelling internationally\u00a0accrues benefits without […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":85,"featured_media":438,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":""},"categories":[58,12],"tags":[25,41,9],"class_list":["post-436","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-reads","category-study-abroad","tag-american-bavarian-exchange","tag-center-for-global-engagement","tag-study-abroad","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.corban.edu\/global\/files\/2017\/05\/Matryoshka.jpg?fit=1874%2C1529&ssl=1","jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8KsXf-72","jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.corban.edu\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/436","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.corban.edu\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.corban.edu\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.corban.edu\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/85"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.corban.edu\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=436"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.corban.edu\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/436\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.corban.edu\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/438"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.corban.edu\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=436"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.corban.edu\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=436"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.corban.edu\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=436"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Related: The right sort of travel can boost your career\u00a0<\/a>\r\n\r\nAlso read: How Corban University students are jumpstarting their college careers\r\n<\/a><\/pre>\n
Understand the career potential of study abroad<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Clarify the\u00a0outcomes you expect<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Articulate the results<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Know your audience<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Upcoming:\u00a0Marketing Your International Experience<\/a>, 28 September 2017, Corban University<\/pre>\n