It’s almost impossible to avoid getting bit by the travel bug once you’ve been abroad. The aesthetically pleasing architecture, unfamiliar culture, and distinct mentality will cause you to crave more. Going on a day trip or hopping over to another country, you’ll figure out how to get from place to place by either doing comprehensive research or by winging it. Though it might be surprising to you, both options provide great skills for the workforce.
Studying abroad opens your eyes to new ways of living, both for others and for yourself. Maybe you like the liberating freedom that comes with living abroad. Maybe you enjoy the every day challenge that comes from language barriers and subtle cultural barriers. Maybe you now know that you want to live and work abroad more permanently someday - a key factor in every young professional’s job hunt.
If you love drafting detailed travel plans, finding unique accommodations, and making suggestions for the right travel destinations in the best season, you might consider working at a travel agency or an airline. If you’re seeking a more interactive role and are a history guru, you might consider becoming a travel guide. Do you have a love for traveling at sea? You could become a cruise line worker; contracts range anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. A less obvious, but equally exciting option might be to become an executive assistant. As many higher-level executives require frequent travel, you’ll be able to utilize your impressive travel knowledge and perhaps even travel yourself.
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