GLOBAL EDUCATION FAIR GUIDE
12 | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
Studying Abroad Can Help Your Resume Some Duke students are worried that a study abroad experience will hinder their job applications or recruiting profile when it comes time to enter the job market. In an age of globalization, some employers view study abroad and other immersion experiences as pluses on applicant’s resumes. And if spun the right way, study abroad experiences can benefit students in job interviews and the application process. Employers view study abroad experiences in a positive light, especially when applicants are able to describe the transferable and applicable skills learned during the experiences. DukeEngage and study abroad experiences are undoubtedly enriching experiences that prepare someone for the workplace. It all depends on how applicants are able to use their experiences to describe how and why they are qualified for a particular job. There are many on-campus resources that can help students turn an abroad experience into something worthy of employers’ interest. The Duke Career Center and The Global Education Office are two resources that will provide students with guidance on how to market their study abroad experience in the job-application process. Students should not let the job market deter them from studying abroad. Any global experience can enrich an applicant’s presentation as long as it is marketed well.
THE CHRONICLE
Why should I study abroad or on a domestic program? Everyone will give different answers to this question. Duke students who have studied abroad enthusiastically agree about its advantages. They find class work in a setting away from Duke stimulating and their encounters outside the classroom educational and exciting. They come back with a broader, deeper understanding both of another city or country and of their own cultural background. First year students should start planning early to enjoy this unique opportunity. Do students ever participate in multiple global education programs? Yes. The most common combination is summer and fall, or multiple summer programs. What types of study abroad programs are available to Duke students? There are two types of programs: those administered directly by Duke (“Duke-in” programs), and those sponsored by other U.S. and foreign universities which are approved by Duke. All Duke programs have their own sites on the larger Global Education Office (GEO) website (http://global.duke.edu/geo). For a list of over 175 approved non-Duke study options, please see the list linked to the Programs tab. What is a Duke-administered program? These are programs administered and supervised by Duke. Duke faculty are directly involved, and the courses, in most cases, receive Duke credit and grades like courses on campus. Duke-administered programs appear on the Programs page. “Direct” programs are not Dukeadministered programs.
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What is a Duke-approved program? These programs are sponsored by other U.S. and foreign universities and are approved for Duke students by the Duke Undergraduate Global Education Committee. Over 175 programs are approved for Duke student participation in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Oceania. Students receive transfer credit toward their degrees. Grades are not recorded on the Duke transcript. Visit the Programs page at http://global.duke. edu/geo to search through the list of Dukeapproved programs. What about other programs, not in these categories? If a student is interested in a program not approved or administered by Duke, s/he must meet with a study abroad advisor to discuss the viability of that program. If it appears to be a viable program, students will be allowed to petition for program approval by submitting program information, course approvals, and appropriate rationale to the Duke Undergraduate Global Education Committee, composed of faculty and administrators. How many Duke-In study abroad programs do we currently have and which are the most popular? There are 14 Duke-in semester programs and about 20 to 25 summer programs. In 2011-2012, among Duke students, the most popular Duke semester programs were Duke in Madrid, Duke in Florence, and Duke in France and the most popular summer programs were Duke in Oxford and Duke in Spain.
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Check out our fall, spring, and summer programs, as well as a special spring track for engineering students. For more details, see german.duke.edu and studyabroad.duke.edu.
Spring 2013 application deadline: October 1 Fall 2013 application deadline: March 1 Global Education Office for Undergraduates
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