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36 Have you ever stopped to think about what your strengths are? Here at AIFS Abroad, we use a strengths-based approach to career-readiness to help our internship program participants discover where their talents lie. This way, they can apply them to their internships abroad and on their future journey to finding a career they love.  As an AIFS Abroad internship program participant, you’d take the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment before jetting off to your program overseas. A one-hour professional coaching call is set up so you can deepen your understanding of your strengths and think about how you’d like to apply…

DECORAH, IOWA — Luther College student Clara Wodny, class of 2024, won a $2,000 Study Abroad Scholarship from Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honor Society. Wodny is currently studying away at the University of Nottingham in England. Clara Wodny The grant covers study abroad costs for undergraduate students studying English. Wodny, a double major in English and visual communication, won the scholarship by writing an essay about “The Color Purple” by Alice Walker for her application. The scholarship has helped Wodny cover expenses while completing the Luther Nottingham, England Year. From September through June, up to 12 Luther students study…

49 Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of the world’s largest IT services companies, recently changed its policies. Starting on October 1, TCS mandated that its employees work from the office five days a week.  As a result of this new policy, employees who fail to comply may face disciplinary action from the company. Employees and employers have expressed a variety of perspectives and considerations regarding this decision.  Let’s explore both perspectives, the implications of this shift, the future of work, and how tools such as Time Doctor can assist in managing this transition. Employee’s viewpoint: Mixed reactions: Employees have diverse…

40 Having an internship on your resume is incredibly attractive to prospective employers (especially if it’s with an international company). But mentioning it in passing simply isn’t enough — you need to know how to talk about your internship in a way that showcases the impact it’s had on you professionally and personally, and how it can benefit the company or organization you’re hoping to work with. Here are a few tips and tricks for talking about your international internship experience during the job application, interview, and hiring process. 1. Craft Your Resume Creating a standout resume that effectively communicates…

59 Three years ago, the world was hit by a curveball called Covid-19. Companies had to scramble without a game plan, and leaders joined forces to protect their teams. Work From Home (WFH) became the knight in shining armor, even for tech giants who were WFH skeptics. Many shouted, “Farewell, traditional offices!” As the pandemic eased, remote work took over. Folks worked from different zip codes – cities, countries, even their hometowns. This shook up the “normal” way of working. Good stuff happened: more family time, flexibility, and less city commuting. But it wasn’t all rainbows. Work invaded home life,…

While no doubt an improvement, the new language requirement remains problematic for native speakers of another language. by Ahaan Jindal | 6 minutes ago This article is featured in the 2023 Homecoming special issue.  Scores of students flock to brutal 7:45 a.m. drill sessions fueled by coffee, sleep deprivation and, most importantly, a desire to knock out their language requirement. The language requirement — rolled out last year for the Class of 2026 onwards — makes it mandatory for all students to take at least one language or linguistics course regardless of their fluency in another language. While at first…

29 Pursuing an internship as a college student or recent graduate is a great way to apply your classroom learning experiences to a real-world professional environment. But what do you do if you live or go to school in a place where internship opportunities are scarce? Introducing virtual internships, where you have the opportunity to gain invaluable career skills from your home, dorm, or any other remote location. It may sound strange at first, but there are great benefits to getting international work experience straight from your computer!  Let’s break down a few of the benefits a remote internship opportunity…

Julie Friend ’92 was a sophomore studying speech communication in the College of Visual and Performing Arts when Pan Am Flight 103 went down over Lockerbie, Scotland, on Dec. 21, 1988. Friend and her roommate, Beth, were sitting in Cosmo’s Pizza on Marshall Street when the breaking news alert came on television. The two sought comfort and community at Hendricks Chapel, the spiritual heart of campus, mourning the tragic loss of life with the remaining students, faculty and staff members who hadn’t departed for winter break. Friend would eventually become part of the first cohort of Remembrance Scholars and the…

28 If you’re about to graduate or recently graduated from your undergraduate college experience, congrats! Only about 4 in 10 Americans ages 25  and older have a Bachelor’s degree. Go you! You’ve completed all your course requirements, met some amazing people, developed new skills, and now it’s time to take a leap into the “real world.” While it may feel like the majority of your peers will go straight into the full-time job hunt, dive into their advanced degree programs, or take time to travel, those aren’t the only options. In fact, there’s an opportunity a little off the beaten…

41 The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a shift to hybrid and remote work that many business leaders saw as inevitable. There’s a lot of data about the uptake and effectiveness of ‘going remote’, and the message is overwhelmingly positive.  But we’re focused on reducing costs. So let’s zero in on the costs and benefits of remote work. 1. Companies can save $11,000 per employee  Transitioning to 100% remote can save over $10k in overheads.  By eliminating the overheads associated with physical office spaces, such as rent, utilities, and maintenance, businesses can substantially reduce costs. This substantial figure underscores the economic advantages…