GO Alumni

After being abroad - what next?

Having been abroad and become an 'Alumnus' of a global opportunity, there are lots of ways in which you can translate the experience you have gained into the next phase of your life, be it work, study or personal interests.

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Congratulations on having undertaken a Global Opportunity. The following pages are intended help students to:

transition back to life in the UK;
deepen the impact of your experience into CV ready skills;
consider their next steps both at Durham and beyond.

Returning to the UK

Find out about returning to the UK after a Global Opportunity

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Deepening Impact

Global opportunities are a part of a personal development journey. Find out about what you can do to translate these skills for the next steps you want to take in life.

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Alumni Organisations

Many countries have organisations to support 'alumni' of global opportunities. These provide networking, careers and cultural opportunities in- and outside of university.

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Further Degrees

Many students who have gone on a global opportunity go on do to a further international degree after graduating at Durham. Click here for a miniguide.

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If the placement you undertook was a short duration opportunity, you may also wish to consider longer options in future. Sign up to receive notifications about future Global Opportunities: GO Mailing List Sign-up. Please note, the sign-up to the mailing list is only available to registered Durham University students.