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More anecdotally, here is what a number of senior executives in a variety of industries have to say about the LanguageCorps experience: “[Harvard graduates must be] citizens not only of their home country, but also of the world, with the capacity not only to understand others, but also to see themselves, and this country, as others see them... to be knowledgeable and responsible as they go out in the world - to know the languages, to know the culture, the economics and the policies of the countries they will visit, to interact in a knowledgeable way." "An increased capacity for tolerating "dissonance and discomfort... is such a critical life skill: to be in discomfort and still be able to function. The more they learn that skill, the more places they'll be able to go in the world." "The way to learn a foreign language is to go overseas." "Unfortunately, only slightly more than 1 percent of our students ever study abroad for a summer or a semester and two thirds of them study in Western Europe. Yet 95 percent of the world’s population growth in the next 50 years will occur outside of Western Europe." “As an entrepreneur and owner of a consulting firm, I have worked with talent from around the world. The individuals I have hired and who themselves have international experience bring a different flavor to the office environment. Individuals who have left the comforts of home to venture into a culture that is different from their own are more readily able to adapt to the many changes that a growing company must go through and are able to function easily within a changing environment.” “As I visit our operations in dozens of countries, I’m always struck by how well our best local managers speak English. We always do business in the local language, but it’s English that ties the company together worldwide.” "The companies that retain our Software-Staffing and consulting services represent many countries. Our staff, whether in Sales, Recruiting, Account Management, or Consulting, does very well because they understand and appreciate the diversity of client backgrounds and needs. Those who create the strongest business relationships are able to tap into a common bond with clients as people, no matter where they are from. Experience abroad, understanding nuances and cultural variety, allows our professional staff to create stronger relationships and grow our business." Professions to ConsiderA partial list of professions that value the specific skills brought back by LanguageCorps alumni:
Recommended Graduate Degree ProgramsSchool for International TrainingThe School for International Training (SIT) Graduate Programs Degrees offered by SIT include: Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Arts in Conflict Transformation, Master of Arts in International Education, Master of Arts in Social Justice in Intercultural Relations, Master of Arts in Sustainable Development, Master of Science in Organizational Management SIT Homepage Contact: The Moore School of Business, University of South CarolinaThe Moore School of Business International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) program is designed to equip students with the ability to think and act globally, preparing them for life as a global manager in the U.S. or elsewhere. Each of the three IMBA tracks—Language, Global, and European—provides graduates with an internationalized business-core, a strong foundation in global business issues, significant international experience, and concentrated skills classes in an area of interest. The Returned LanguageCorps Teachers (RLCT) Fellowship offers up to $20,000 along with additional fee reductions and work grants for a qualified Returned LanguageCorps Teacher. Moore School of Business Homepage Contact: New York UniversityThe NYU Master of Science in Global Affairs has been designed to provide a context for understanding critical issues in international politics, economics, dispute settlement, law, human rights, humanitarian assistance, energy, the environment, and related areas. Students obtain the knowledge and tools necessary to understand today’s complex, interconnected society and to function effectively within it. The core requirements of the curriculum ensure that every graduate will have a grasp of the most important elements of international affairs, while the elective concentration allows each student to become expert in a specific subject area. NYU Global Affairs Homepage Contact: Lesley UniversityLesley University's Intercultural Relations Program In today's increasingly interdependent world, the need to provide culturally responsive services has been acknowledged by human service providers, managers, advisors, development specialists, government staff, educators, and other professionals. For two decades, Lesley's unique focus on the human dimension of intercultural interactions has set apart from the traditional macro-political approach of international relations programs. Lesley's Intercultural Relations graduates pursue careers in various areas, such as managing diversity, international education exchange, international student advising, intercultural management, international development, multicultural education, intercultural training, conflict management, and intercultural health and human services. Lesley University Homepage Contact: Other Graduate DegreesA partial list of other graduate degrees building on the international experience gained by LanguageCorps Teachers:
*”An Exploration of the Demand for Study Overseas from American Students and Employers,” J. Walter Thomson Education for the Institute of International Education, the German Academic Exchange Service, the British Council, and the Australian Education Office |
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