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How Study Abroad Sets You Apart in the Job Market!

My thanks to Brian Brubaker, Assistant Vice Provost of Global Learning at for bringing this to my attention:

The Forum on Education Abroad is excited to share a new report, The Talent Advantage: What Study Abroad Alumni Can Do Differently in the Workplace, which explores the real, everyday transformation students experience while participating in education abroad experiences.

Read the report: https://lnkd.in/gun6Hxuh
More about the study: https://lnkd.in/grj6CPpv

Through analysis of student blog posts, the report reveals that growth happens in small, powerful moments—stretching beyond comfort zones, building relationships, and persisting through challenges.

These experiences build the competencies employers value most: curiosity, connection, and resilience.

The study was conducted by Skiilify as part of Education Abroad: The Career Catalyst, a field-wide campaign to showcase the career-defining impact of education abroad—how it equips students with real-world skills, professional agility, and a broader perspective that sets them apart in the workforce. Learn more about the campaign: https://lnkd.in/gYqfcDRj

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CzechMates is pleased to continue to support Dum Pro Julii (https://www.dumprojulii.com/ ), the Czech Republic’s first Children’s Hospice Facility offering a spectrum of tailored services and care for seriously ill children and their families. Jillian Cummins, a CzechMates student alumnus, interned with the organization in the Fall of 2023, assisting their endeavors through public outreach and strategic communications activities. As the first recipient of the CzechMates Edward and June Elavsky Memorial Scholarship for First Generation university students, Jill asked that a portion of her scholarship be donated to her internship site and CzechMates has matched that donation, so as to further support the important mission of this essential organization.

New SEMESTER SCHOLARSHIPS for the CzechMates Program, starting in Spring 2025.

Edward & June Elavsky Scholarship for First-Generation College Students

This scholarship ($500) is designed to support US citizens and permanent residents studying abroad in our program for the fall or spring academic semester, who are first-generation college students (the first in their immediate family to formally pursue an undergraduate degree-granting college education) and who exhibit a high degree of motivation and academic potential, especially as it is linked to global awareness and civic engagement. Applicants should contact the CzechMates program directly at [email protected] for more details.

The Kathleen (‘Katie’) Pudas Scholarship for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

This semester scholarship ($500) is designed to support U.S. citizens and permanent residents studying abroad in our program for the fall or spring academic semester, who are from historically underrepresented backgrounds as well as those who demonstrate a history of activism in support of underrepresented communities. Applicants should contact the CzechMates program directly at [email protected] for more details.

"I choose the Czechmates program because I wanted a more genuine study abroad experience. I wanted to go somewhere different then the usual big cities and meet students from all over the world. Brno is in a great location for travel and having an international internship is a once in a lifetime opportunity."

“Interning with Žabiny has given me great tools and knowledge of how Public Relations functions in the sports industry. The internship has reassured my passion for sports and that this is an industry I could see myself having a successful career in. I look forward to continuing to develop my skill set with Žabiny this semester.”

Meet up with the CzechMates participants from Summer 2022 with special guest Bob Martin, Assistant Dean for Internships and Career Placement (Bellasario College of Communications)! Wonderful meal, an abundance of mirth and so many memories shared. Great to see everyone and looking forward to welcoming some of you back for visits/internships this summer!

Information session at Juniata College. Great to see alumni Alex Jones (Spring 2019), Justinna Brown (Spring 2022), and Sam Patston (Spring 2022) and provide insights to the campus community about what we do in the CzechMates program.

A special shout out to the Communication Department (Sarah Worley, Lynn Cockett, Grace Fala, Jared Lagrou and Donna Weimer) whose support is so appreciated!

Met up with some of our most recent CzechMates Alumni (Fall 2022) in Denver Jessica Harper, Naila Martinez and Daniella Morello. Great conversations, reflections, and insights related to their experiences with us and the processing that occurs upon reentry. Was a pleasure working with you all and getting to know you. Looking forward to seeing you again down the road and following the success that awaits you!

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