You’re getting ready to study abroad. Let’s be honest — you’re probably going to have an awesome time. You might want to share your awesome time with others — family and friends at home, strangers on the internet and maybe even your future self. So you decide to start a study abroad blog. How exactly do you do that? What are the ingredients necessary for a great study abroad blog? … More How to Write a Study Abroad Blog
You’ve submitted your resume and cover letter, and you’ve been selected for an interview. As you prepare, remember that studying abroad is more than an opportunity to see the world. The challenges of living in a different country build skills that make you a valuable employee, but how do you communicate that to your interviewer? In a competitive job market, study abroad experiences make you stand out, but you have to discuss them strategically. … More How to Talk About Study Abroad in a Job Interview
Let me be frank. I have taken far too much advantage of the things readily available in the United States. I came from a country where waffles are available at all hours of the day and cookies can be delivered to your doorstep in the middle of the night. Suddenly I’m in a country where I can’t even go to the grocery store after 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. … More 5 Ways I Have Found Convenience in Inconvenience Abroad
Studying abroad is a huge investment in your future, but it can be hard getting there when you don’t know where to start. Whether you’ve been dreaming of studying abroad for forever or just investigating if it’s possible, here’s a step-by-step guide to successfully studying abroad. … More 8 Things You Need To Do To Study Abroad
Giving Tuesday is a growing global movement that unites people and countries by celebrating our capacity to care for and empower one another. On December 1, the ISEP community will demonstrate how we make the world a better place when we come together for good. We’ve developed the following toolkit to help you prepare to give back with your time, voice and money. … More 3 Ways to Give Back on #GivingTuesday
ISEP students in the U.S. on J-1 visas are allowed to work either on-campus or off-campus through the Academic Training program. We wanted to talk a bit about the steps that you’ll need to take if you want to take advantage of this great opportunity. … More How to Work in the U.S. on a Student Visa
Last April, we launched the #ISEPPhotoProject, an initiative to capture diverse study abroad experiences from students from around the world. We had an incredible turnout and are excited to do it again for a second time this year. Join us starting October 19, by sharing your unique stories for the four weeks leading up to International Education Week. … More Study Abroad on Instagram
You’ve just arrived in the United States. Now what? ISEP SEVIS Coordinator Marisa has some tips for making the most of resources and opportunities that are offered to you and keeping your visa active. … More How To Keep Your U.S. Student Visa Active
The job market is competitive and if you studied abroad, you’ve got something that sets you apart. Here’s how to make your potential employer see how your study abroad experience helped you grow into a great future employee. … More How to Sell Your Study Abroad Experience to an Employer
Even if you can’t travel back in time, there are still ways to continue your study abroad experience. Whether it’s sharing your story or participating in a international volunteer program, you can prolong your worldly experiences in a number of ways. Here are five to start… … More 5 Ways to Continue Your Study Abroad Experience After It Ends
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