EP. 15: Interview with a Professor and Former Diplomat: Language Learning & Leveraging Study Abroad for your Career - Study Abroad Stories | Lyssna här

I had the pleasure of interviewing very special guest in today’s episode: Dr. Karen Sullivan, a French Professor at Queens College, and Former Diplomat.

Professor Sullivan will give you tips on how to learn a foreign language effectively, how to enter into the field of Diplomacy, how to leverage your study abroad experiences for your career, and more!

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED

-The importance of majoring/minoring in a language

-The benefits of participating in Student Clubs and holding leadership positions

-Professor Sullivan’s Educational & Study Abroad Background and how they impacted her life-path

-Advice about entering into Diplomacy

-Our programs in Francophone Countries

-How students grow from studying abroad

-How students can leverage study abroad in job interviews

-The power of networking

-Language learning tips

-And more!