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Global Experiences

Hearing about it and doing it are completely separate things

Your experience impacts your take on the world and how you'll approach future situations. Think about going for a job interview. Employers want to know what you've done, as much as, what you can do. We've already outlined the skills you need to be successful internationally. What experiences will help you develop those skills and gain the right global perspective to be effective in any country?

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"Let's face it, just because someone's been on spring break in Cancun, doesn't mean they're ready to do business in Mexico. I'm so glad that I was able to study abroad. My semester and summer in Spain and Portugal allowed me to look at the world in a completely different way. Living overseas allowed me to step out of my comfort zone and taught me to be more independent and confident interacting with and learning from different cultures."

— Rosalie Ennes,
    San Francisco to Madrid


Core Global Career Experiences

  • Studying abroad and other international learning opportunities (e.g. school sponsored study tours)
  • Living and/or working overseas
  • Experience with multicultural populations
  • Experience working with diverse teams
Core Global Career Skills
  • Building a network of international colleagues
  • International travel (vacation or community service)
  • Understanding different cultures, social norms, history, foods, etc.

Global Profile Toolkit