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Using the following questions as a prompt, describe a specific international
experience that you might pursue as a college student. Choose to write
about one of these types of experiences: study abroad, international service
or volunteer work; international internship or co-op; undergraduate research
abroad; or employment abroad (part-time, seasonal, or full-time).
The paper should be at least 1,000 words and written using either APA or
MLA formatting and style (typed, double-spaced on standard-sized paper
with 1" margins on all sides; 12 pt. Times New Roman font). Include a title
page and reference page (no abstract). Use at least three (3) appropriate
sources and reference them within the text using either APA or MLA format
and on the References (APA) or Works Cited (MLA) page.
Utilize the Academic Foundations Library Guide to find resources for
conducting research in the library, learn how to research the topics for this
assignment, and develop effective searching strategies to maximize the
impact of your research:
http://guides.lib.usf.edu/academicfoundations 2
Questions to Address
International Activity
• What type of international activity are you interested in? Why?
• What do you expect to learn from this activity?
• What do you expect to do during this experience?
• What concerns do you have about pursuing this activity? What
potential road blocks do you anticipate?
• How will this activity help you achieve your future goals (for example,
going to graduate school or getting a job?
Country and Culture
Which country would you choose for your activity? Why?
• What do you need to know before traveling or working abroad in this
country?
• Will you need a passport? A visa?
• What vaccinations will you need?
• Is there an American Embassy? Where is it located?
• What is the primary language spoken in this country?
• What currency is used?
• Include any other information that you think is valuable to know before
traveling.
• What are some of the customs or cultural practices you may need to
be aware of?
• For examples, refer to the Going Global website country guides. Each
includes a section on "Cultural Advice."
• This might include communication styles, body language, greetings,
etiquette, sense of time/punctuality, waiting in line, gifts, attitudes, etc.
• Where would you live (city/region)?
• What type of housing is available (apartments, hostels, dormitories,
etc)?
• What is the estimated cost of living in this area?
• What transportation is available?
Planning and Preparing
• What resources, offices, or people at USF can help you to pursue this
experience?
• What experiences will prepare for living abroad?
• How will you demonstrate that you are culturally competent?
• Cultural competence: the ability to successfully interact with people
from different cultural backgrounds.
o What are the financial considerations for your international
experience?
• What costs (program fees, airfare, insurance, rent, etc.) do you
anticipate?
• How will you pay for these expenses?
• How would you go about studying/volunteering/interning/conducting
research/finding employment in your desired country? Describe in detail
the steps you will take to learn about, apply or prepare for, and begin
your international experience.
Using the following questions as a prompt, describe a specific international
experience that you might pursue as a college student. Choose to write
about one of these types of experiences: study abroad, international service
or volunteer work; international internship or co-op; undergraduate research
abroad; or employment abroad (part-time, seasonal, or full-time).
The paper should be at least 1,000 words and written using either APA or
MLA formatting and style (typed, double-spaced on standard-sized paper
with 1" margins on all sides; 12 pt. Times New Roman font). Include a title
page and reference page (no abstract). Use at least three (3) appropriate
sources and reference them within the text using either APA or MLA format
and on the References (APA) or Works Cited (MLA) page.
Utilize the Academic Foundations Library Guide to find resources for
conducting research in the library, learn how to research the topics for this
assignment, and develop effective searching strategies to maximize the
impact of your research:
http://guides.lib.usf.edu/academicfoundations 2
Questions to Address
International Activity
• What type of international activity are you interested in? Why?
• What do you expect to learn from this activity?
• What do you expect to do during this experience?
• What concerns do you have about pursuing this activity? What
potential road blocks do you anticipate?
• How will this activity help you achieve your future goals (for example,
going to graduate school or getting a job?
Country and Culture
Which country would you choose for your activity? Why?
• What do you need to know before traveling or working abroad in this
country?
• Will you need a passport? A visa?
• What vaccinations will you need?
• Is there an American Embassy? Where is it located?
• What is the primary language spoken in this country?
• What currency is used?
• Include any other information that you think is valuable to know before
traveling.
• What are some of the customs or cultural practices you may need to
be aware of?
• For examples, refer to the Going Global website country guides. Each
includes a section on "Cultural Advice."
• This might include communication styles, body language, greetings,
etiquette, sense of time/punctuality, waiting in line, gifts, attitudes, etc.
• Where would you live (city/region)?
• What type of housing is available (apartments, hostels, dormitories,
etc)?
• What is the estimated cost of living in this area?
• What transportation is available?
Planning and Preparing
• What resources, offices, or people at USF can help you to pursue this
experience?
• What experiences will prepare for living abroad?
• How will you demonstrate that you are culturally competent?
• Cultural competence: the ability to successfully interact with people
from different cultural backgrounds.
o What are the financial considerations for your international
experience?
• What costs (program fees, airfare, insurance, rent, etc.) do you
anticipate?
• How will you pay for these expenses?
• How would you go about studying/volunteering/interning/conducting
research/finding employment in your desired country? Describe in detail
the steps you will take to learn about, apply or prepare for, and begin
your international experience.