[ID:8888] We live in the age of all things digital! Over the past decade, remote work has become extremely common, and more young people are being asked to work online across national and cultural borders. In addition, as Covid-19 delayed travel plans, an exciting world of online internships, work placements and study “abroad” opportunities popped up, allowing students to boost cross-cultural knowledge while living at home in North America.

Virtual cross-cultural experiences have unique benefits and challenges.

Technically, these relationships often work smoothly, since video conferencing and management software makes instant communication simple. But the cross-cultural element can feel more perplexing, since you lack the advantage of face-to-face communication with colleagues and managers. It’s also possible that the people you work with abroad may still be getting used to remote work, and may not be totally familiar with the latest software.

The good news is that the skills you develop for virtual cross-cultural relationships will stand you in good...