http://www.otherlobe.com/2009/07/combining-study-abroad-with-cooperative-education-abroad/ A Blog About Experiential Education, Social Media, and the Brain... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:40:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 http://www.otherlobe.com/2009/07/combining-study-abroad-with-cooperative-education-abroad/comment-page-1/#comment-170 Ina Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:56:26 +0000 http://www.otherlobe.com/?p=224#comment-170 Sound like Jill had the full experience abroad. I understand her challenges at work where she was the only native English speaker. I often had to correct reports, drafts, and all sorts of writing when I interned at the European Parliament. The most difficult part for me was being in an office where English was spoken very few times (I worked for a Hungarian MEP). When sitting in the committee hearings I switched the channel to hear the speeches in different languages, like Hungarian, hoping I would recognize a few words. I was very successful but I realized how important it is to know a different language especially for students of international affairs. It is truly a new window from which you can see the world. Now that I am applying to grad school, I am thankful I have international experience in my background, and knowledge of two foreign languages. It is a definite plus for any career choice. Sound like Jill had the full experience abroad. I understand her challenges at work where she was the only native English speaker. I often had to correct reports, drafts, and all sorts of writing when I interned at the European Parliament. The most difficult part for me was being in an office where English was spoken very few times (I worked for a Hungarian MEP). When sitting in the committee hearings I switched the channel to hear the speeches in different languages, like Hungarian, hoping I would recognize a few words. I was very successful but I realized how important it is to know a different language especially for students of international affairs. It is truly a new window from which you can see the world. Now that I am applying to grad school, I am thankful I have international experience in my background, and knowledge of two foreign languages. It is a definite plus for any career choice.

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