1. Lessons From Abroad Returnee Conference, February 24th, 2017
Expanding Opportunities: Working, Interning, Teaching and Volunteering Abroad
Lessons From Abroad Returnee Conference, February 24th, 2017
Emily Nagle, API
Rachael Capuano, CISabroad
Nora Larkin, CAPA

2. Presenters Rachael Capuano, CISabroad University Relations Manager
Emily Nagle, API
University Relations & Outreach Coordinator
Nora Larkin, CAPA
Senior Institutional Relations Manager

3. Overview Working Abroad Teaching Abroad Intern Abroad Volunteer Abroad
Questions/Discussion

4. Ask yourself: How do you stack up?

5. Work Abroad Expectations vs. Realities
Qualifications and specific fields
Business
Language / Teaching
Au Pair
Harder Fields (standards/practices vary across countries)
Medical
Law
Science
Visa Process (working, interning & studying abroad)
What are my options?
Government / State Department
International Education (NAFSA)
Internally (if already have job)
Visa process, how got job, day looked, expectations, realities, qualifications, worked for international company, field specific (international business, international ed)

6. Teach Abroad - Benefits & Distinctions
Work abroad
Great job market
Learn the culture & language of the host country
Learn English
Discover or follow your passion for education
Learn to teach
Get paid
Gap year
Build resume
Work abroad - colleagues, bosses - navigating the workplace, intercultural differences, linguistic challenges
Great job market - English is in high demand
Learn the culture & language of the host country -
Learn English - what’s a gerund?
Passionate about education - engage with students, learn new education systems, teaching styles
Learn to teach - without committing to grad/certificate program
Paid
Gap year - segue into graduate school
Build resume - good for other jobs that might require time overseas, e.g. foreign service
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7. Teach Abroad - A Day in the Life
Clear reasons for teaching abroad
Austrian-American Educational Commission
13/hours week
Conversational English
9 month commitment
1 week orientation
Support
Extra-curricular activities
Clear reasons for teaching abroad: 1) passionate about education, so wanted to try to teach; 2) work and live abroad as an adult; 3) learn German
Responsible for students learning, so if you just want to get abroad again, you might want to woof.

8. Teach Abroad Considerations & Resources
Level of support
Time Commitment
Level of students
Reputation
Requirements
Fulbright, Government-sponsored grants, private companies or schools
Level of support - pay, housing, benefits, teacher training, visa
Time Commitment - hours/week, number of years
Level of students - K-12, college, or businessmen
Reputation - talk to someone; might advertise high level of support, but different when you get there
Requirements - language requirements, certificate
Fulbright, Government-sponsored grants, private companies or schools

9. Why Intern Abroad? •Gain professional and intercultural skills
•Set yourself apart from the crowd by enhancing your resume
•Improve or begin foreign language proficiency*
•Expand your global network
•Jumpstart your full-time job hunt
•Gain in-depth, hands-on knowledge of a new culture
•Gain confidence in your work
•Complete your required internship in a foreign setting

10. Intern Abroad - Benefits & Distinctions
Student Highlight: Hospitality Internship in Barcelona
Restaurant owned by Americans - DosTrece
Marketing/Hospitality focused
Assisted restaurant owners with revamping menu, online marketing, and event planning
6 hours x 4 days a week
Hands on experience with customers
Foreign language proficiency
8 weeks
“I learned so much from Gabriel and strive to own a restaurant just like his one day. This was the perfect opportunity to learn first-hand about marketing, tourism, hospitality, and I’m so grateful for the experience!”

11. Considerations & Resources
Independent Internships
Use your network!
Intern for a multinational organization
U.S. Department of State
Politics & Government
Through your university or study abroad office
Considerations
What can you afford? Paid vs unpaid
Vetting the internships
During undergrad degree or post-grad
Consider your field of choice. Internships are a great way to gain hands-on experience before applying to full time jobs
Finding an International Education Organization

12. Volunteer Abroad - Benefits & Distinctions
Why volunteer abroad?
What kind of volunteer work can you do?
Where can you volunteer abroad?

13. Why Volunteer Abroad? Skill development Career Exploration
Personal and professional growth

14. Considerations & Resources
How should you choose a program?
Why should I pay to volunteer?
Where can I find resources about volunteer programs?

15. Next Steps Questions? Connect with IEO’s today!
Research, research, research
Talk to your peers who have done it
Use your international network
Handout with resources
Questions?

16. Lessons From Abroad Returnee Conference 2017
Thank you!
Lessons From Abroad Returnee Conference 2017