Like a fish in water : how to grow abroad when you go abroad /
Rich Kurtzman.
- [s.l.] : Lioncrest, 2022
- 320 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
What to know before you go -- Living on cultural autopilot -- You have to adapt to the culture because it won't adapt to you -- Discovering yourself along the way -- The price of magic -- Your new home -- Iceberging national culture -- Learn to speak the language -- Speaking is not necessarily communicating -- The most important game of charades you'll ever play -- You are how you eat -- Raise a glass -- Well-being abroad -- Don't stand so close to me -- It's about time -- Set yourself apart and land your dream job -- There's no place like "home" -- It doesn't end here.
"Studying abroad is the opportunity of a lifetime, but the idea of leaving home so far behind can feel overwhelming. Like a Fish in Water prepares you to feel comfortable, confident, and ready to take on the world, even in unfamiliar territory. Rich Kurtzman is a Chicago native who has spent more than twenty years living in Barcelona, overseeing study abroad programs and coaching multinational organizations - teaching students and executives alike how to thrive in new countries and cultures. Step by step, Kurtzman shows you what to expect from your experience abroad, helping you harness your new cultural superpowers to land your dream job. Like a Fish in Water is your personal guide to international living. Learn how to adapt to any culture, fit in with the locals, and turn what you thought were challenges into exciting opportunities. Done right, studying abroad will dramatically expand your horizons - not just in your professional career but for the rest of your life." -- Back cover.