10 Ways to Prepare How to Prepare for Life as a Translation,
Interpretation, and Localization Management Student 1. Read
extensively, especially in your non-native language(s). - Read
high quality newspapers (e.g. the New York Times, Wall Street
Journal) EVERY DAY for at least a year. - Read high quality news
magazines (e.g. the Economist), cover to cover. - Read your
favorite topics in your non-native language(s). - Read other
well-written material that will help broaden your general
knowledge. 2. Watch the TV news and listen to radio news and
podcasts on current events in all working languages. - Don't
just listen to news stories; analyze them. - Keep abreast of
current events and issues. - Record news programs and interviews
so you can listen to them later. 3. Strengthen your general
knowledge of economics, history, the law, international
politics, and scientific concepts and principles (in that
order). - Take college-level courses, review high school texts,
etc. - Strengthen your knowledge in a specialize