Yep, it depends a lot on where you are starting from in case of international travel. When I was a kid, we didn't travel much at all, and never internationally. My first "overseas" trip was to New Zealand, which is exotic - if not an Australian :)
Companies don't hire people who is not a college graduate, that is the list requirements (College Graduate) they have
It is much the same here, but they aren't even hiring a lot of them these days. It is crazy that a degree has more value than skill.
Surviving in third world country is tough, a need for a side hustle is must if you want to get ahead.
I have never had to do it, but my father came from one (at the time) and as a result, had a very strong work ethic his whole life. He was also never picky about food - all food is good.