The document discusses the importance of linking education abroad experiences with career services offices on college campuses. It argues that students do not inherently gain career advantages from studying abroad and must be able to articulate how the experience helped develop skills valued by employers. The challenges include helping students see these connections when deciding to study abroad, while abroad, and after returning. Research finds that study abroad influences career direction and that employers value intercultural skills it fosters. The document outlines best practices colleges use to better integrate education abroad and career advising.

1. Building Linkages Between Education Abroad & Career Service Offices NAFSA, Kansas City: June 2, 2010