{"id":53093,"date":"2022-03-02T10:00:57","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T16:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldwideinternships.org\/blog\/top-hospitality-internship-destinations-copy\/"},"modified":"2022-02-24T13:53:52","modified_gmt":"2022-02-24T19:53:52","slug":"studyabroad-internship-resume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldwideinternships.org\/blog\/studyabroad-internship-resume\/","title":{"rendered":"Why studying abroad could ruin your resume"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Do you want to go abroad but don\u2019t know what\u2019s the best way to do it? We’ve got you covered, since we prepared a quick guide that compares the most popular options to enhance your resume while traveling.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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The options...<\/h5>
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<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]Academic Exchanges<\/span><\/i> are the main choice for most university students. They allow you, depending on the destination, to learn a new language, have a broader view of the world, have fun and make friends.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite looking good on your resume, they don’t have much value since they don’t give you any professional experience. In addition, sometimes there are problems validating the courses you took abroad with your university requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n

Internships <\/span><\/i>abroad<\/em> may or may not be paid, but you can travel while you develop professionally, as well as make business contacts and friends in several countries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Volunteering Programs<\/span><\/i> abroad allow you to support different non-profit organizations, have a much broader vision of the difficulties experienced globally and to make a change in the world.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]

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How to choose?<\/h5>
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<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]As you can see, these options will give you the satisfaction of meeting different people, places and cultures. However, they have different approaches on a personal level. That\u2019s why you must consider what\u2019s most important to you and which will help you meet your long-term goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

If your goals are mainly professional, then volunteering may not be the best idea. Remember, you don’t need to travel to make an impact, your community also needs you, and helping out is a habit you can incorporate into your everyday life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, starting in the world of work can be complicated, especially nowadays. But you will undoubtedly stand out and position yourself as a better candidate with an internship abroad. An internship will be much more valued by recruiters than an academic exchange.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although an exchange shows that you are able to manage yourself and adapt easily, it doesn\u2019t let recruiters know <\/span>how <\/span><\/i>you work. In addition, p<\/span>rofessional internships will allow you to reach your first full-time job with experience! All companies want a candidate like this, if you have the opportunity to become that candidate, take advantage!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]

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Become the ideal candidate!<\/h3>\n

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