You may also be able to meet students from countries you are considering working in through student societies in your current institution and build your own support network for when you take the plunge. (sciencemag.org)
During that same time, two new student societies focused on education were founded at the college. (gse.harvard.edu)
They might even get involved with a project in a relevant academic department or take part in activities with a relevant student society. (targetcareers.co.uk)