My Sister’s French Connection

I’m pretty proud of my little sister. Beyond the standard big sister stuff, I think the fact that she figured out how to get herself to France and back at the age of sixteen is pretty cool.

Interview — In Italian

I did an interview a couple of weeks ago with a reporter who was looking into ways study abroad students could finance their trips without taking on massive loans. I got the opportunity to chat how students can take on freelancing opportunities (like I did when I spent four months in Ireland). Elisabeth Braw, the reporter, sent me a copy of her article and I got a great surprise! It’s in Italian. If you read Italian, you can read the article online. There’s a short English piece, also from Elisabeth, here.

Study Abroad Sites: Great Resources for Working Abroad

One surprisingly good resource I’ve found for jobs abroad is the average study abroad site. The University of Michigan, for instance, maintains a set of links to work abroad sites for its students considering study abroad.

If you’re considering finding a job abroad in order to travel, I’d suggest contacting your alma mater — both its career center and its study abroad center. They may have some great resources for your job hunt. If you’re lucky, they may even have contacts, like other alumni or professors participating in exchange programs, who can help you connect with job opportunities.