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study abroad in the 21st century
Impact of Education Abroad on Career Development, Vol I

For many years, sponsors of study abroad programs and on campus advisors alike have touted the many benefits of a study abroad experience in broadening a student’s resume and making the student "marketable" in the "real" world after graduation.

Yet is it time we go beyond our intuitive belief that study abroad helps a students’ job search and point out what specific transferable skills a student gains from an overseas experience.

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study abroad in the 21st century

Impact of Education Abroad on Career Development: Four Community College Case Studies, Vol II

This publication presents a number of different models for innovative study abroad and career development programs. It is clear, as the authors state, that rather then mimic their university counterparts in creating study abroad programs, international educators at the community college level must propose workable, financially feasible "career focused" programs.

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