The Essential Guide to Studying Abroad
Routledge (Verlag)
978-0-367-23516-1 (ISBN)
This book is an indispensable how-to guide on flourishing when studying abroad, and how to use an international education to begin a fulfilling career after graduation.
Written in an engaging and accessible style, using many examples, case studies, and links to resources, the book reduces the stress of studying abroad. Covering all aspects of the international student experience – inside and outside the classroom – the book encourages young people to perform their very best and succeed in their new environment.
International students preparing for cross-cultural learning and recent graduates looking for employment will find this book both practical and inspiring.
Thomas R. Klassen is a Professor at York University in Toronto, Canada. He has taught in a variety of programmes, including the IMBA at the Schulich School of Business, the Department of Political Science, the School of Public Policy and Administration, and the Faculty of Health. He has taught university courses in South Korea (at Yonsei University) and Germany (at the University of Konstanz). He divides his time between Toronto, Canada, and Seoul, South Korea. Christine Menges is Director of the Career Center, MBA Programs, at the WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, one of Germany’s top business schools according to major national and international rankings. She has crafted WHU’s career counselling approach and placement strategy for students with work experience, and forges networks with industry leaders. She holds a PhD in management with a special focus on mentoring from the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland.
List of illustrations. Preface.1. Introduction: optimizing success as an international student.
Part I: Succeeding in your studies: applying, adjusting, and mastering2. Preparing for international learning. 3. Adjusting to your new environment. 4. Essential classroom skills (I): Exams and essays. 5. Essential classroom skills (II): oral presentations, group work, and becoming a proactive learner.
Part II: The Triple M career roadmap: me, market, and match6. Me and market: knowing yourself and potential employers. 7. Match (I): the résumé. 8. Match (II): the interview. 9. Lasting achievements.
About the authors.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 22.08.2019 |
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| Zusatzinfo | 8 Tables, black and white; 9 Line drawings, black and white; 3 Halftones, black and white; 12 Illustrations, black and white |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 349 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Familie / Erziehung |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Erwachsenenbildung | |
| Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Unternehmensführung / Management | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-367-23516-1 / 0367235161 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-367-23516-1 / 9780367235161 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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