Study abroad experience shows adaptability, cultural awareness, and often language or academic skills. Listing it clearly on your resume helps recruiters see its value.
Where to Put Study Abroad
You can list it under Education as a separate line under your degree (e.g., "Study Abroad – [University], [Country], [Semester/Year]") or as part of your degree line. If it was a full semester or year, a dedicated line is often clearer.
What to Include
- University and country (and city if relevant).
- Semester and year.
- Coursework or focus if relevant to the job (e.g., "International Business," "Language immersion").
- Brief note on skills if space: e.g., "Adapted to new culture; coursework in [X]."
How to Highlight Skills
Study abroad demonstrates adaptability, independence, and often cross-cultural communication. If the role values these, you can mention them in your summary or in a brief bullet under Education. For roles with international or diverse teams, this experience can be a differentiator.
Example
Education: B.A. in Business, [University], [Year]. Study Abroad – [University], [Country], Fall [Year]. Coursework in international marketing and [language].