[ID:7767] Volunteering abroad is a growth experience from both a personal and a professional perspective. Sometimes returning from a volunteer abroad experience can be particularly jarring, because you may have been assisting in deeply challenged or impoverished communities abroad. Returning to your normal life will be a big change, but it is a key part of the entire process of going abroad. The MyWorldAbroad articles and resources linked below provide an outline of what to expect after your journey, and they also give you tools for understanding and expressing your international experience in a professional way.

Essential Articles from MyWorldAbroad

• Re-entry Shock: This must-read article outlines the symptoms of re-entry shock, and provides useful links to further information.
• Everyday Skills for Succeeding Abroad: Can you articulate what made you successful abroad? This article offers a basic outline of skills that international people possess...