Or you can check out the curriculum and facilities of that international school in London, while you're still in Toronto gathering your kid's school documents. The Net's interactive aspect also makes it an ideal tool to connect with other people with similar interests to exchange views and advice. The Silicon Valley start-up aims to help expats and their families to prepare for the nuts and bolts of daily life in their assignment city and assist in housing selection and job opportunity searches for spouses. Use such things as 'virtual tour' technology to view different housing options. Use the Internet to connect with other spouses who have been through the same experience, find jobs and even educational opportunities for yourself such as MBA programs via distance learning and e-learning.
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But before you pack your bags and go, jump on the Net and gather all the relevant information you can get. Taking a ride on the information highway before jetting off to your destination can make all the difference between a failed and successful expatriate assignment. All rights reserved.