RESUME EXAMPLES FOR INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
EXAMPLE 1: You may opt to include an abroad experience as part of your Education, possibly including
skills obtained relevant to your academic experience.
Education
Drexel University
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Philadelphia, PA
Expected Graduation: June 2016
Drexel in Germany, Summer in Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Study Abroad Program
May – August 2014
• Studied German II and German III. Communicated regularly in German and gained fluency.
• Exercised problem solving skills in navigating new setting.
• Acquired global awareness through immersion in German culture.
Education
Drexel University
Bachelor of Arts in International Area Studies
Philadelphia, PA
Anticipated Graduation: June 2017
Vesalius College
Study Abroad Program
Brussels, Belgium
August 2014 - December 2014
EXAMPLE 2: You may opt to include an international co-op in the Experience portion of your resume.
Experience
l’Union Européenne de l’Artisanat et des Petites et Moyennes Enterprises (UEAPME) Brussels, Belgium
Stagiaire
August 2014 - December 2014
• Worked for largest European lobby-group for artisans and small and medium enterprises
• Wrote and circulated articles among members and trade publications in French and English
• Drafted official English translation of the UNIEP and SBS statutes (member organizations of UEAPME)
• Organized and drafted agendas for major events, including UNIEP’s annual Policy Day
• Maintained the UNIEP website and helped launch the European Builders’ Confederation website
• Conducted policy research in areas of key interest to member organizations
EXAMPLE 3: You may opt to create an International Experience section on your resume based on an
international co-op.
International Experience
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
Teaching Assistant Intern
Rennes, France
September 2014 - December 2014
• Observed French-style teaching and student comprehension at a high school level
• Planned lessons and activities appropriate for high-proficiency leveled language learners
• Monitored, aided, and led group conversations of 18 students
• Attended weekly meetings with supervising teacher to discuss activities and student progress
International Experience
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Santiago, Chile
Exchange Student
July 2014 - December 2014
• Completed coursework in Spanish on Chilean culture, society and history
• Gained fluency of the Spanish language
• Learned how to adapt and adjust to new environments and solve complex problems despite language
barriers
Drexel University Office of Undergraduate Research
Philadelphia, PA; Crete, Greece; Israel
Students Tackling Advanced Research (STAR) Scholar
June 2013 - September 2013
• Met and interviewed military and government officials in the USA, Greece, and Israel to acquire firsthand knowledge on energy laws and boarder control issues in each country
• Designed and presented research on National Sovereignty and Energy Geo-economics in the SE
Mediterranean
• Created a 104 page research dissertation; selections published in “Defense and Diplomacy,” May 2014
issue
Lycée Pierre de Fermat
Toulouse, France
Exchange Student
August 2010 - July 2011
• Selected as a Rotary International Exchange Student to represent the USA during junior year of High
School
• Completed coursework in French and gained fluency in the language
• Increased understanding of French culture and interacted with other Rotary students from around the
world