Study Abroad with a Company that Focuses on Entrepreneurship

By Lorena Roberts on November 8, 2018

Students at universities across the country decide to study abroad every semester. But with studying abroad, comes the responsibility of finding a program that’s decently affordable, in a place you’re going to enjoy, with opportunities to actually earn academic credit. It can be a daunting task – trying to find a program that’s right for you. If you’re interested in getting global working experience while you’re studying abroad, you should consider applying for Sage Corps. According to a recent press release, Sage Corps sets itself apart with both its incredible reputation and also by offering an entrepreneurship focus to their study abroad program.

Before you get too excited, understand that Sage Corps is a highly competitive program. Applicants come from various majors and have diverse backgrounds. All applicants undergo a very selective application process so that only the best candidates are accepted to represent Sage Corps. Now, with more than 500 alumni, Sage Corps works with tech start-ups in 13 cities across the world. CEO Matt Meltzer was looking to fill a gap by giving students an opportunity to gain international experience that was meaningful while connecting students to companies who need interns.

Incredibly, 99% of college graduates do not have global work experiences — so imagine what that could do for you in the world of business once you’ve completed your degree! Businesses who are looking to attract and retain global-minded employees? They start by looking for students who have completed time with Sage Corps. Meltzer created an initiative called Sage Corps in 2013 – a global entrepreneurship program for college students – that embeds students into seed-stage startup teams for their mutual benefit as they live, work and study abroad (students earn academic credit) while offering an innovative source of talent in the workforce.

In the past, students in the program have come from a diverse range of universities across the country, including large public universities such as UT Austin, University of Michigan, and UC Berkeley and private universities such as Vanderbilt, Cornell, and Emory. Even students from smaller liberal arts colleges such as Amherst, Williams, and Pomona have been accepted into the program.

If you’re interested in what Sage Corps has to offer… the list seems to go on and on: housing, medical insurance, networking, and social events, academic credit opportunities, and a powerful alumni program to help students get full-time jobs. Sage Corps alums currently work at top organizations such as Google, Nike, Facebook, and, of course, startups around the world.

Interested in getting more information? Visit www.SageCorps.com

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