Thomas R. Klassen, Christine Menges

The Essential Guide to Studying Abroad (eBook, ePUB)

From Success in the Classroom to a Fulfilling Career

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This book is a pivotal how-to-guide on flourishing when studying abroad and achieving career success. Covering all aspects of the international student experience, the book encourages young people to perform their very best in their new environment. It also advises how to use international studies to commence a fulfilling career.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 238
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. August 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781000357158
• Artikelnr.: 57395850

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

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.