However, studying abroad requires advance planning and preparation. Meeting with an OCS study abroad counselor will help to simplify the process of finding or creating your ideal study abroad experience. Working abroad can be more difficult, as there are generally issues such as work visas and foreign labor laws to consider. Depending on your particular situation, these issues may or may not be problematic. It is recommended that you meet with an OCS work abroad counselor to discuss your plans and to identify appropriate resources for your job search.
Trade associations can be useful in several ways.
Some examples of trade publications in the arts include Billboard , Variety , Daily Variety , Backstage , Drama-Logue , Art News , and The Independent . All of these trade publications can be found in Section C of the OCS Reading Room. Reading the trades is a great way to learn the terminology of a particular industry, understand and stay on top of trends, and learn of special events such as seminars, lectures, and social activities. Attending these types of events provides a wonderful opportunity to network with people already working in the field in which you aspire to work, which is another way in which trade organizations can be beneficial to you. Back to Getting Started home page .