Paméla's experience in the hospitality industry (combined with her love of travel and her willingness to be flexible) landed her a long-term work placement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. There, she built her cross-cultural skills and boosted her employer's business. Check out her story here. Been abroad? Tell us about it!
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Category: Stories from Abroad (114 posts)
Posted on Monday, June 15, 2020 - 11:44 in Stories from Abroad, Volunteer Abroad
Short-term volunteer strips abroad can build significant cross-cultural understanding. While working as a professional massage therapist in the US, Uma has taken a number of short-term insight volunteer trips to, among other places, Guatemala and Peru. On every trip, she tries to immerse herself fully in her host culture, and to really understand the local way of life.
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Posted on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 - 13:13 in Stories from Abroad, Volunteer Abroad
Bushra's story offers a great example of a student who makes the most of her trips abroad, viewing the excursions as learning experiences, but also as tools for self-reflection and self-assessment. Her story of a short-term volunteer trip to Guatemala highlights the important realizations that become possible when a student rises to the challenge of going abroad. Check out Bushra's story here. Been abroad? Tell us about it!
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Posted on Monday, May 11, 2020 - 10:24 in Stories from Abroad, Work Abroad
Elisabeth knew that she wanted to use her undergraduate co-op placement to learn about international workplace culture in a developing nation. While working as a project officer in the nursing services department of a Nairobi university, she built career-boosting cross-cultural communication skills, and used her free time to fully immerse herself in the colorful, flavorful local culture.
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Posted on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 - 11:22 in Stories from Abroad, Volunteer Abroad
Alyssa is a great example of how even short-term volunteer trips abroad can have a big impact. Each reading week, Alyssa travels to a new location to participate in a different volunteer program. Here, she recounts what she learned working with Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans, and with a medical outreach group in Nicaragua.
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Posted on Monday, May 4, 2020 - 11:11 in Stories from Abroad, Travel Abroad
Megan caught the travel bug at a young age and has been skipping around the globe ever since! She took a moment to tell us about her travels and her perspective on cross-cultural encounters. "At the end of the day, we have more in common than we think! It's fun to celebrate the similarities and recognize the differences."
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Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 - 12:43 in Stories from Abroad, Study Abroad
With an interest in international business and a passion for travel, Kristina knew she wanted to study abroad. Battling culture shock and the strain of adaptation, Kristina nonetheless managed to thrive in her host city of Lyon – even maximizing her study experience by taking on an additional internship with a small French firm.
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Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - 01:00 in Stories from Abroad, Study Abroad
Daniel went to France to expand his cultural horizons, and also to build skills for his future career back home. He is a high-functioning student and individual, always looking for a new challenge and new ways to learn. While abroad, Daniel learned about French culture but also found his career focuses shifting. How did this happen? Find out by reading his story now.
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Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2020 - 11:11 in Stories from Abroad, Study Abroad
Maggie spent a summer studying in the hustle and bustle of London, England. She chose England because she wanted to immerse herself in a foreign culture and meet a completely new group of people without having to become fluent in a new language. This is a great Q&A to inspire anyone thinking of heading abroad for their first cross-cultural adventure.
Check out Maggie's story here.
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Posted on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 - 06:27 in Stories from Abroad, Study Abroad, Travel Abroad
Khanh had a personal connection with Germany and took full advantage of travel opportunities while in Europe. She spent a semester abroad at the University of Konstanz, in Germany, and added extra travel experience both before and after her courses. Via this story, you'll also be able to access her 12-minute YouTube travelogue.
Check out her story here.
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