Introduction: Aiming for a Better Future

This chapter looks at education and work from various perspectives: global education, Norwegians studying and working abroad, labour migration and the need for international English in business.

Read the introductory text on p. 198 and work with the tasks in the textbook and below.

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Taking a year on, not off

Jean Fan works for UnCollege, an organization that helps people take control of their education through its flagship Gap Year program. She is currently taking time off from Stanford University to work, learn and travel.