The Essential Guide to Studying Abroad

Thomas R. Klassen is a Professor at York University in Toronto, Canada. He has taught in a variety of programmes, including the IMBA at the Schulich School of Business, the Department of Political Science, the School of Public Policy and Administration, and the Faculty of Health. He has taught university courses in South Korea (at Yonsei University) and Germany (at the University of Konstanz). He divides his time between Toronto, Canada, and Seoul, South Korea. Christine Menges is Director of the Career Center, MBA Programs, at the WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, one of Germany’s top business schools according to major national and international rankings. She has crafted WHU’s career counselling approach and placement strategy for students with work experience, and forges networks with industry leaders. She holds a PhD in management with a special focus on mentoring from the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland.

List of illustrations. Preface.1. Introduction: optimizing success as an international student.

Part I: Succeeding in your studies: applying, adjusting, and mastering2. Preparing for international learning. 3. Adjusting to your new environment. 4. Essential classroom skills (I): Exams and essays. 5. Essential classroom skills (II): oral presentations, group work, and becoming a proactive learner.

Part II: The Triple M career roadmap: me, market, and match6. Me and market: knowing yourself and potential employers. 7. Match (I): the résumé. 8. Match (II): the interview. 9. Lasting achievements.

About the authors.