5 Ways Joining an International Women’s Group Can Land You a Job In Your Dream Destination
If you’re reading this blog post, there’s a good chance that you’re a woman thinking about starting a global job search. Or maybe you have a wife, sister, daughter, another female relative, or friend who is looking to start a new career. The truth is that many people have heard about international women’s groups, but they really don’t know how joining one of these groups could help them with their search for a global job. If you’re one of those people and would like to know more about this topic, continue reading. Below, I will share with you five...
Read More5 Reliable Strategies to Prepare For a Move Overseas as the Accompanying Spouse or Partner
If you’re reading this, you’re probably the accompanying spouse or partner or about to be. Or maybe you’re the working spouse. Either way, moving overseas is a heck of a challenge and preparing for it on all levels is important. An international move can add a lot of stress to your family and marriage before it gets really fantastic (which it will!). So, what are you supposed to do? You’re expecting some transition time but how do you make it as easy on yourself as possible? 1. Plan how to manage your money while you’re looking for your next position. In your home country, you...
Read More10 Reasons Why You Should Study Abroad (Even If You’re Not Sure You Want To)
I had always planned to study abroad. When I was still in middle school, I mapped out where and exactly how long I wanted to travel the world. The only thing that I didn’t account for was reality kicking in. Fast forward to my sophomore year of college: I didn’t get accepted into my first-choice location, none of my friends were going, I had just gotten into a steady relationship, and I didn’t have any money saved up. I was filled with so many doubts, but I still knew that if I didn’t go, I would always regret it. Here are 10 reasons why you too should study abroad, even if you’re not...
Read MoreHow to Deal with Culture Shock
There’s no doubt that moving to a new country and adapting to a new culture can be challenging. It takes time and requires a considerable amount of patience, even if you have experience moving abroad. Often times, the adjustment to environmental and social differences can include culture shock. When assimilating yourself into a new culture that’s very different from your own, culture shock is often unavoidable, but it doesn’t have to necessarily be a bad thing. Culture shock is a learning experience of its own, and with it comes a broadening of perspective and understanding. Getting a better...
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