Working World: Careers in International Education, Exchange, and Development, Second Edition

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WorkingWorld RelatedTitlesfrom GeorgetownUniversityPress Careers in International Affairs, Eighth Edition, Maria Pinto Carland and Candace Faber, Editors Career Diplomacy: Life and Work in the US Foreign Service, Second Edition, Harry S. Kopp and Charles A. Gillespie Working World Careers in International Education, Exchange, and Development SECOND EDITION Sherry Lee Mueller and Mark Overmann Washington, DC / Georgetown University Press © 2014 Georgetown University Press. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data The Library of Congress has cataloged the earlier edition as follows: Mueller, Sherry Lee, 1943– Working world : careers in international education, exchange, and development / Sherry L. Mueller and Mark Overmann.   p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN-13: 978-1-58901-210-3 (alk. paper) 1. Job hunting. 2. Employment in foreign countries—Vocational guidance. 3. International education—Vocational guidance. 4. Globalization— Economic aspects. I. Overmann, Mark.  II. Title. HF5382.7.M84 2008 337.702—dc22 2007050931 Second edition ISBN: 978-1-62616-053-8 This book is printed on acid-free paper meeting the requirements of the American National Standards for Permanence in Paper for Printed Library Materials. 15 14   9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 First printing Printed in the United States of America Dedication To the dean, faculty, and staff at the School of International Service, American University. Your work preparing leaders to be of service is an immense contribution to the university community, our country, and our fragile planet. ◊ ◊  ◊ To Barbara Gumbiner, my colleague and friend of thirtyfive years, who shares and helped shape my commitment to mentoring and citizen diplomacy. To the memory of my loving parents, who always encouraged me to explore the world, count my blessings, and give back. Sherry Lee Mueller To Mom and Dad, with love and gratitude for always helping me—and allowing me—to find my way. Mark Overmann Everybody says, “Do what you love.” You’ll know that you’re doing what you love when you realize that your work is not just a job, but it’s actually part of who you are. —David Gregory Moderator, NBC’s Meet the Press, American University School of International Service Commencement Address, 2007 Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. —Howard Thurman American author, philosopher, theologian, educator, and civil rights leader I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve. —Albert Schweitzer German theologian, musician, philosopher, physician, and medical missionary in Africa ...