Several years ago, I found myself standing in the middle of Westminster Abbey wondering how I was lucky enough to get there and why I had not taken all my classes abroad. During high school, I was given the opportunity to join my fellow honor students in taking a British literature course in England. I jumped at the opportunity but […]
Communication is often one of the first concerns students who study abroad have. Language is such a big part of experiencing a culture that it may completely isolate an outsider. While it is true that understanding the language is a critical part of communicating, learning how to correctly pronounce parmesan or bruschetta is much easier than relearning effective mass communication […]
One of the greatest experiences of my life so far has easily been studying abroad and, believe it or not, International Conference plays a significant role in why I was able to get the most out of my time abroad. I joined PRSSA exactly a year ago, leading up to the Conference in Austin, Texas made a quick decision to […]
As a soon-to-be public relations professional, I am always looking to grow my network, whether it be at my university, my current internship or during my travels. I recently concluded my semester abroad in Melbourne, Australia. While school was my main priority abroad, I also used my time in a new foreign environment to grow my global network. My classes […]
How did study abroad add value to my education? It took me a long time to decide that I was going to study abroad. The toughest part of the decision was weighing the benefits of the program when compared to starting an internship. After spending most of my junior year talking to my peers and professors about how to maximize […]
Internships are a fantastic way to gain valuable work experience – especially if you decide to intern abroad. However, before you accept an offer, my colleagues and I at the Graduate Recruitment Bureau in the United Kingdom recommend you consider these five crucial factors before accepting your place. Relevance Is the content of your internship relevant to the career path […]
