How do you describe your study abroad? Life-changing! But are you able to carefully articulate your experience and transfer this to your resume?
It’s imperative that you learn how to put into context your study abroad skills to boost your resume for future professional opportunities.
Reflect and think to yourself:
- Did your study abroad experience impact your career direction?
- What were the most important lessons you learned that helped develop you for your professional career?
Get Involved
Work with UAB Education Abroad staff to encourage other UAB students to study abroad and perfect how to pitch your international experience.
Resources
Learn about opportunities to go abroad again and get connected with on-campus resources, such as UAB Career Center.
Complete the Welcome Back World Blazer Course
All returnees are automatically enrolled in this optional Canvas course. The course equips returnees with tools to navigate re-entry, reflect on their time abroad, provide feedback, stay connected, and articulate their experiences on a resumé or job application. Successful completion of the course may also qualify students to receive a FREE Education Abroad graduation sash, a digital badge, and a letter of recommendation for a job or academic opportunity (upon request).
Study Abroad Tax Credit
Education Abroad at UAB encourages students to refer to their UAB account for billing records concerning their education abroad experience.