International Study – Working Abroad

"Working abroad fully immerses you in the culture of your host country. This immersion causes you to see other people differently, not only people from a foreign country but from your own. You learn to see the uniqueness and importance of a person's culture. Additionally, developing the ability to work and live in a foreign country shows that you can adapt and excel in any situation, which is a vital life skill as well as an appealing attribute in the eyes of employers."

– Drew Glaser, Mechanical Engineering, 2007

What other benefits can you get from working abroad? How about these:

• Preparation for succeeding in a global economy
• Cross-cultural exposure through living and working in an international location 
• Improved foreign language ability 
• Access to jobs not available in the U.S. marketplace 
• Enhanced employability upon graduation 
• Development of social, personal, interpersonal and lifelong-learning skills 
• Opportunities to network with current professionals

For more information, visit Georgia Tech's work abroad website.