What is it like to work abroad? What about finding a job in the first place? What can I do to take a step forward? – Here are some answers.

    In this globalized world in which permeating technology can spread all kinds of information in a matter of seconds and connect people all over the globe (and even outside the globe, as a matter of fact), it is not surprising to see countless students crossing the borders to study abroad and setting their goals on working outside of their native countries. We at The Doshisha Student organized a questionnaire targeted towards current university students in Japan (mainly at Doshisha University, but also at others). From the results, we gathered that the students who want to work abroad have chosen that path because of many different reasons, including these – they wish to (1) work in a more globalized environment; (2) expand their horizons; (3) become acquainted and communicate with many people of different cultural backgrounds; (4) have new possibilities, opportunities, and experiences that would not exist in their own country; (5) live in more freedom (6) volunteer in other countries; (7) achieve a goal they have always had. We found out that in order to work abroad (or simply to learn more about the culture, or interact with international people), many students not only study English, but also Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Russian, et cetera. Having many international students as our members ourselves, we wish to introduce some useful information and enlightening stories about having a “global perspective” and working abroad.

(Read on to the “Real Experience” and “The Job Hunting Diary” sections.)