Packing up and shipping out to start fresh in a different country can seem like a pretty crazy daydream, but the U.S. Department of State estimates that 6.8 million Americans have actually done it—that’s more than the population of Tennessee!
WORKING ABROAD, EVEN IN A CONTROLLED MILITARY ENVIRONMENT, HAS TAUGHT ME MANY THINGS, THE MOST IMPORTANT BEING TOLERANCE. Whether through study abroad programs or by their own resolution, many millennials make the move to explore and jumpstart their careers in a new part of the world. If the thought of working abroad piques your interest, you’ll want to check out programs like InterExchange and the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), which provide opportunities to work, volunteer, and travel abroad. You should also read what these millennials have to say about working abroad—and the energy it brought to their careers.
