International work term guide

for Co-operative Education Unlock your potential working abroad International Co-op Work Term Guide A handbook to guide you before during and after your international co-op work experience CTable of Contents Section Deciding Where to Go What to Expect Planning and Looking for a Job Selecting the Country Where to Go Studying and Doing a Work Term Abroad When is the Best Time to Go Finding a Job Special Programs for Co-op Students AIESEC Going Global SWAP Research Internships in Science and Engineering RISE CDS International Evaluating Job Opportunities Interview Methodology Accepting a Job O ?er Policy on Student Travel Researching the Company Before Leaving International Travel Stipend Banking Abroad The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas Section Getting Ready to Go International Youth Program Legally Required Documents Supplemental Health Care Insurance Housing Airline Tickets Discount Cards Money Matters Vaccinations Packing Tips Useful Travel Books Steps Before Going Abroad CSection While You Are There Keeping in Touch with Family and the Institute for Co-operative Education Registering with the Embassy Transportation Leisure and Recreation Cross-Cultural Adaptation Work Site Visit Work Term Report and Employer Evaluation What to Do in Case of Emergency Other Things to Consider Section Coming Back Things to Do Extending or Shortening your Work Term Health Insurance Re-entry Adaptation Giving Back References Appendices Appendix I Policy on Student Travel Appendix II Statement of registration Responsibility and Waiver for a Concordia University Academic Travel program Appendix III Sample Itinerary CSection Deciding Where to Go This section covers the beginning of the international work term process It includes aspects of deciding where to go when to go and how to ?nd a job abroad CSection Deciding Where to Go What to Expect Planning and Looking for a Job ??Going abroad isn't an easy task and that is one of the main reasons that I chose to go abroad for the challenge ? David Van Actuarial Mathematics International Work Term in France Every year thousands of Canadians go abroad to gain international work experience This not only enables them to better compete in multicultural societies but also to gain better knowledge of themselves and the world around them Going abroad is a great challenge Everything including the location the people the culture the weather and even the food is di ?erent This enriching experience makes you stronger and helps you learn how to adjust rapidly to new environments The world is changing faster than ever and there is an urgent need for people to be able to adapt successfully It is for this reason that we encourage you to go abroad explore new cultures and develop your potential When faced with new situations you might be completely amazed at what you can do and how you react It may help you develop some of your qualities and allow you to discover others that have been with you all along The main objective of this document is to help guide you through every step of your international co-op work term However during

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