How to Make the Most of Study Abroad for Your Career

Study Abroad should be a significant resume booster and a key element to highlight on graduate school applications or during job applications.  Approximately only 3% of US students enrolled in colleges and universities nationwide study abroad during their undergraduate academic career.  You are preparing to join an elite group!  But how do you assure that your time abroad can really sell and show more than a great time in a different country?  How can you spend your time abroad now to set yourself up for future sucess? 

• Reflect on how this may impact your career and future: What are your career goals?
• Plan to network while abroad
• Bring your resume with you
• Consider an internship, work, volunteer, or other experiential learning opportunity
• Meet with a Career Counselor
• Read this handout from Career Services on career prepartion for study abroad